Hickory Creek At Columbus
Nursing Home Facility
5480 E 25th St, Columbus, IN 47203
Hickory Creek At Columbus is a senior care community located in Columbus, IN. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Columbus area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (812) 372-6136.
Operated by American Senior Communities, which runs 84 communities in our directory.
With 36 beds, Hickory Creek At Columbus is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Columbus average about 88 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 79% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. The individual scores differ noticeably: 1 star for staffing against 4 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in September 2025 and recorded 3 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.3 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.7 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Columbus average about 4.2 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 39%.
The community is located in Bartholomew County, IN.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 8 problems at Hickory Creek At Columbus. None of them caused harm to a resident. 1 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Hickory Creek At Columbus offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 36
- Occupancy 79%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.3
- Annual staff turnover 39%
- Last health inspection September 2025
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