Hickory Creek at Rochester
340 E 18th Street · Rochester, IN · 46975 · 5742235100
36 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: American Senior Communities
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.13 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.07 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.47 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 56% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $14,901 |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F June 11, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 10, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected June 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 10, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected June 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 10, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 10, 2024
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected June 28, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F June 10, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 28, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E June 10, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 28, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F April 21, 2023
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected May 25, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 21, 2023
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected May 25, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 6, 2025 | Fine | $14,901 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155430 · certified since March 1, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.