HICKORY CREEK AT COLUMBUS

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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 May 4, 2026) measured against Indiana averages across 507 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

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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