HICKORY CREEK AT COLUMBUS
5480 E 25TH STREET, Columbus, IN 47203
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How HICKORY CREEK AT COLUMBUS Compares
HICKORY CREEK AT COLUMBUS is a 36-bed government-owned nursing facility in Columbus, Indiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Indiana average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (4.5%) is below the Indiana average of 13.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 36 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 77% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Columbus, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.6 stars.
By the numbers vs. Indiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 4.5% — better than the Indiana average of 13.6% (67% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.1% — better than the Indiana average of 3.9%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.1% — better than the Indiana average of 3.9%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 13.6% — better than the Indiana average of 22.5% (39% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Indiana averages across 507 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask HICKORY CREEK AT COLUMBUS
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HICKORY CREEK AT COLUMBUS with other nursing homes in Columbus.
How is HICKORY CREEK AT COLUMBUS addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help HICKORY CREEK AT COLUMBUS keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 4.5% here versus 13.6% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help HICKORY CREEK AT COLUMBUS keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 3.1% here versus 3.9% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at HICKORY CREEK AT COLUMBUS?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains HICKORY CREEK AT COLUMBUS's rating advantage in Columbus?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.6 stars across 5 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at HICKORY CREEK AT COLUMBUS?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Columbus
Columbus sits in Bartholomew County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.1% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Indiana as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 13,396 (16.1%)
- Median age
- 38.0 years
- Median household income
- $66,978
- Median home value
- $163,400
Demographics for Bartholomew County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Columbus.
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