Hickory Creek at Rochester

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Ownership

  CMS lists this home under a new chain.

• Health citation

  CMS removed citation F0623 from the health inspection on June 10, 2024.

• Health citation

  CMS removed citation F0625 from the health inspection on June 10, 2024.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 27, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0679. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 27, 2025.

• Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 27, 2025.

• Citation F0883. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 27, 2025.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0372. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2025.

• Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2025.

• Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 8, 2025.

• Citation K0511. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for K0511 2 times since 2024.

• Citation K0741. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 11, 2025.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 18, 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 4, 2025.

• Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 4, 2025.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

28 of 507 Indiana homes (6%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.

• Citation F0686. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 8, 2024.

• Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2025.

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CMS fine of $14,901 on February 6, 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Health citation

  CMS removed citation F0684 from the health inspection on June 10, 2024.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2024.

• Citation F0730. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2024.

• Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2024.

• Citation F0623. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2024.

• Citation F0625. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2024.

• Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation E0006. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2024.

• Citation E0007. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2024.

• Citation E0025. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2024.

• Citation K0281. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Install proper backup exit lighting.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 1, 2024.

• Citation K0331. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Construct fire resistant interior walls.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2024.

• Citation K0341. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 2, 2024.

• Citation K0351. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 2, 2024.

• Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2024.

• Citation K0511. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2024.

• Citation K0906. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure gas cylinders are properly stored.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2024.

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• Changed ownership in the last 12 months

  CMS no longer shows a change of ownership in the past 12 months.

• Ownership

  CMS lists this home under a new chain.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0727. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 25, 2023.

• Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 25, 2023.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation E0004. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 29, 2023.

• Citation E0013. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 29, 2023.

• Citation E0024. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 29, 2023.

• Citation E0029. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop a communication plan.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 29, 2023.

• Citation E0039. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 29, 2023.

• Citation K0223. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 29, 2023.

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