Hickory Creek at Connersville
2600 N Grand Ave, Connersville, IN 47331 · Fayette County · (765) 825-9771
36 certified beds, about 35 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1992
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 155434 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on November 20, 2025, inspectors cited 0 health deficiencies (the Indiana average is 7.2, the national average 9.2).
None of its 1 health citation since August 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.09 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Indiana and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.27 of those hours.
50.0% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Indiana average 45.9%).
CMS links it to American Senior Communities, an affiliated group of 90 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 1 health citation on file.
November 20, 2025Standard inspection · 0 citations
July 8, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to check outside of the door when a security alarm was sounding off and a resident (Resident B) was identified outside of the facility without staff knowledge for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for the risk of elopement. (Resident B)
September 23, 2024Standard inspection · 0 citations
August 4, 2023Standard inspection · 0 citations
Fire safety inspections
8 fire safety citations on file: 3 on November 20, 2025, 2 on September 23, 2024, 3 on August 4, 2023.
Every fire safety citation8 citations
- F Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- C Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.09 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.27 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.60 | 3.25 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.74 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.08 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 50.0% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 25.0% | 40.3% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.48 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.29 on weekdays and 2.60 on weekends, 21% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.00 in April to June 2025 to 3.09 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.09 | 1.27 | 3.29 | 2.60 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 35 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.28 | 1.20 | 3.51 | 2.69 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 34 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.37 | 1.07 | 3.69 | 2.56 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 35 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.00 | 0.86 | 3.26 | 2.35 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 33 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Indiana, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.63 | 0.62 | 3.80 | 3.19 | 3.4% | 0.4% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Indiana | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 13.2 | 11.0 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.4 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.3 | 11.9 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.3 | 13.6 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 15.2 | 22.2 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 8.0 | 10.8 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: HENRY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. CMS links this home to American Senior Communities, a group of 90 nursing homes averaging 3.9 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry County Memorial Hospital | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 08/01/2013 |
| Chies, Steven | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 03/01/2021 | |
| Jackson, Blake | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 03/01/2021 | |
| Jackson, Ethan | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 03/01/2021 | |
| Jackson, Mark | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 03/01/2021 | |
| Jackson, Michael | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 05/14/2024 | |
| Jackson, Wessley | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 03/01/2021 | |
| Justice, David | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 03/01/2021 | |
| Kelsey, Donna | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 07/18/2024 | |
| Pidgeon, John | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2013 | |
| Shore, Marion | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2013 | |
| Stitle, Stephen | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 03/01/2021 | |
| Ware, Deborah | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 08/27/2021 | |
| Wright, Theressa | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 05/21/2021 | |
| Ring, Brian | Corporate officer | Individual | 08/01/2022 | |
| American Senior Communities LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 03/01/2021 | |
| Dice, Mark | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/01/2023 | |
| Gibbs, Judy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/27/2026 | |
| Loy, Lea | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/01/2021 | |
| Mustaklem, Marwan | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/31/2022 | |
| Ring, Brian | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/01/2022 | |
| Shane, Andrew | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/01/2023 | |
| Van Camp, Steven | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/01/2023 | |
| Gilman, Erika | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 11/14/2025 | |
| Pidgeon, John | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2013 | |
| Shore, Marion | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2013 | |
| Ware, Deborah | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 08/27/2021 | |
| American Senior Communities LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/19/2025 | |
| Dice, Mark | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/01/2023 | |
| Loy, Lea | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/24/2025 | |
| Mustaklem, Marwan | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/19/2025 | |
| Shane, Andrew | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/01/2023 | |
| Van Camp, Steven | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/01/2023 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on July 8, 2025: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.60 hours per resident per day, below the Indiana average of 3.25.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Caroleton Healthcare Center Connersville, 0.2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 12 citations
- Majestic Care of Connersville Connersville, 2 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 31 citations
- Heritage House Rehabilitation & Health Care Center Connersville, 2.6 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- Envive of Liberty Liberty, 10.9 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 15 citations
- Ambassador Healthcare Centerville, 13.2 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 41 citations
- Brickyard Healthcare - Golden Rule Care Center Richmond, 15.9 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 45 citations
- Flatrock River Lodge Rushville, 16.3 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- Waters of Rushville Skilled Nursing Facility, the Rushville, 16.4 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 31 citations
Indiana contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Indiana. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long-Term Care, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Indiana Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 800-622-4484. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Indiana Department of Health, Nursing Home Report Cards, where Indiana publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Hickory Creek at Connersville's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Hickory Creek at Connersville 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Hickory Creek at Connersville get at its last inspection?
- 0 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on November 20, 2025. The Indiana average is 7.2.
- Has Hickory Creek at Connersville been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Hickory Creek at Connersville accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Hickory Creek at Connersville?
- CMS lists 33 owners and managers, and links the home to American Senior Communities. Legal business name: HENRY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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