Hickory Creek At Columbus
Columbus, Indiana
5480 E 25th Street, Columbus, IN, 47203
Hickory Creek At Columbus Quality & Safety Report
Excellent
CMS Official Overall: 5★ / 5
CMS data as of January 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
CMS data as of January 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.61 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.71 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.06 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.03 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating improved from 1 to 5 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
- Capacity
- 36 certified beds · ~29 avg residents/day (81% occupancy)
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Hickory Creek At Columbus is a government-owned skilled nursing facility in Columbus, Indiana, with a total of 36 licensed beds. The center holds a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, based on 5-star ratings for health inspections and quality measures. While the facility maintains high clinical and safety marks, its staffing levels are currently rated at 2 out of 5 stars.
Location
5480 E 25th Street, Columbus, IN, 47203, Columbus, IN
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Hickory Creek At Columbus?
- Hickory Creek At Columbus has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
- How did Hickory Creek At Columbus score on health inspections?
- Hickory Creek At Columbus received a health inspection rating of 5 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Hickory Creek At Columbus?
- Hickory Creek At Columbus has a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Hickory Creek At Columbus have?
- Hickory Creek At Columbus has 36 certified beds.
- Does Hickory Creek At Columbus accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Hickory Creek At Columbus accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Hickory Creek At Columbus located?
- Hickory Creek At Columbus is located at 5480 E 25th Street, Columbus, IN, 47203, Columbus, Indiana.
- How can I contact Hickory Creek At Columbus?
- You can reach Hickory Creek At Columbus by phone at +1 812-372-6136.
Nearby facilities
- Four Seasons Retirement Center 0.8 mi
1901 Taylor Rd, Columbus, IN, 47203
- Willow Crossing Health & Rehabilitation Center 2.5 mi
3550 Central Ave, Columbus, IN, 47203
- Silver Oaks Health Campus 2.6 mi
2011 Chapa Street, Columbus, IN, 47203
- Belmont Health & Rehabilitation, The 7.5 mi
540 Belmont Drive, Columbus, IN, 47201
About this data
How to read this page
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Where this data comes from
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