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Hickory Creek At Columbus
5480 E 25Th Street, Columbus, IN 47203
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Hickory Creek At Columbus Description
Hickory Creek at Columbus has 36 licensed beds and has provided quality healthcare to the surrounding communities since 1965.
Columbus is a unique community with much of its downtown listed with the National Register of Historic Places. Columbus is located approximately 40 miles south of Indianapolis on the east fork of the White River.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Nursing Home
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Positive Reviews:
- Highly praised as the best nursing home in Columbus, Indiana.
- Staff described as loving, caring, and supportive, creating a family-like environment.
- Employees love their jobs and the residents, citing a home-like atmosphere.
- Many success stories of rehabilitation and long-term care, with some residents and staff considering it their second home.
- Facility noted for its cleanliness, efficient staff, and a variety of activities for residents.
- Exceptional medical treatment and personalized care experiences highlighted.
Negative Reviews:
- Reports of understaffing leading to neglect, such as infrequent bathing and clothing changes, and unattended residents.
- Complaints about cleanliness, with one review mentioning filth and a feces trail.
- Concerns over safety, including multiple falls and inadequate supervision.
- Issues with medication management and assistance for basic needs like using the bathroom.
- Some reviews express dissatisfaction with the overall care and personal skills of the staff.
Mixed Feedback:
- While many reviews praise the staff and facility, others strongly advise against placing loved ones in their care due to negative experiences.
- The facility has been described both as a great place to work and volunteer, and as a place with significant care and management issues.
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Health
Services
Activities
Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 2
Health inspection rating: 2
Staffing rating: 2
Quality measure rating: 4
Long-term quality measure rating:
4
Short-term quality measure rating:
4
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Feb. 1, 1992
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 36
Total current residents: 28
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 2
Number of
substantiated complaints: 0
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 4
Total cost of fines: $63251
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-29 | nan | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). |
| 2023-06-29 | nan | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. |
| 2023-06-29 | nan | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. |
| 2023-06-29 | nan | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop a communication plan. |
| 2023-06-29 | nan | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish staff and initial training requirements. |
| 2023-06-29 | nan | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. |
| 2023-06-29 | nan | F | Egress Deficiencies | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. |
| 2023-06-29 | nan | C | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2023-06-29 | nan | C | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2022-07-13 | 2022-08-12 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Implement emergency and standby power systems. |
| 2022-07-13 | 2022-08-12 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2022-07-13 | 2022-08-12 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. |
| 2022-07-13 | 2022-08-12 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2022-07-13 | 2022-08-12 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2022-07-13 | 2022-08-12 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2022-07-13 | 2022-08-12 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2022-07-13 | 2022-08-12 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. |
| 2022-07-13 | 2022-08-12 | C | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. |
| 2022-07-13 | 2022-08-12 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. |
| 2022-07-13 | 2022-08-12 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2021-09-10 | 2021-10-02 | C | Smoke Deficiencies | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. |
| 2021-09-10 | 2021-10-02 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
| 2021-09-10 | 2021-10-02 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2021-09-10 | 2021-10-02 | E | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2021-09-10 | 2021-10-02 | E | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. |
| 2021-09-10 | 2021-10-02 | B | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-27 | 2022-10-15 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. |
| 2023-06-12 | 2023-07-07 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2023-06-12 | 2023-07-07 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2022-06-10 | 2022-07-10 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. |
| 2022-06-10 | 2022-07-10 | F | Administration Deficiencies | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies. |
| 2021-09-09 | 2021-09-12 | J | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2022-06-21 | 2022-07-21 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2022-06-21 | 2022-07-21 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2022-06-21 | 2022-07-21 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2022-06-21 | 2022-07-21 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2022-06-21 | 2022-07-21 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. |
| 2022-06-21 | 2022-07-21 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. |
| 2021-01-22 | 2021-02-12 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-07-12 | 2021-07-29 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2021-07-12 | 2021-07-29 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2021-07-12 | 2021-07-29 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. |
| 2021-07-12 | 2021-07-29 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2021-07-12 | 2021-07-29 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. |
| 2021-07-12 | 2021-07-29 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2021-07-12 | 2021-07-29 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2021-01-22 | $3,250 |
| 2021-07-12 | $15,000 |
| 2021-07-12 | $9,750 |
| 2021-09-09 | $11,911 |
| 2021-09-09 | $18,325 |
| 2022-06-10 | $38,340 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Columbus which is 3.6 miles away and has a population of 46,690 (mid sized town).
- The average income is $72,565, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 77
- Low Temperature: 32
- Average Temperature: 56.0
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 176 days of rain, 23 days of snow and 165 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.5 inches a year
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.27 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 174.0, Moderate Days 36.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 1.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Aldi
1.2 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
1.5 miles awayKroger
2.1 miles awayNatural Choices
2.3 miles awayMi Terra
2.4 miles awayNone Found
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Banks
Centra Credit Union
1.3 miles awayFifth Third Bank
2.1 miles awayFirst Financial Bank
2.3 miles awayGerman American Bank
2.3 miles awayUnion Savings Bank
2.3 miles awayHospitals
Columbus Regional Health
1.8 miles awayColumbus Behavioral Center
2.6 miles awayWakeman VA Clinic Building 1010
13.3 miles awayWakeman VA Clinic Building 1012
13.3 miles awaySchneck Medical Center
18.5 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
1.5 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
1.5 miles awayKroger Pharmacy
2.2 miles awayCVS
19.7 miles awayDentists
Aspen Dental
1.3 miles awayGentle Dentist
22.2 miles awayParks
Columbus
0.4 miles awayRichards School Park
0.8 miles awayPauline Crump Nature Preserve
1.5 miles awayLincoln Park
1.8 miles awayClifty Creek Park
2.0 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Italian Prisoner of War Chapel
15.2 miles awayShopping
Fair Oaks Mall
1.9 miles awayIndiana Premium Outlets
7.8 miles awayShoppes at Seymour
18.0 miles awayState Street Plaza Shopping Complex
19.4 miles awayCulture
Amphitheatre
19.7 miles awayPark Theatre Civic Center
19.7 miles awayJohnson Center for The Arts
20.1 miles awayVernon Outdoor Statge
21.4 miles awayRestaurants
Mancino's
1.2 miles awayChili's
1.2 miles awayChuck E. Cheese's
1.2 miles awayTaColumbus
1.3 miles awayNoodles & Company
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