HICKORY CREEK AT ROCHESTER
340 E 18TH STREET, Rochester, IN 46975
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How HICKORY CREEK AT ROCHESTER Compares
HICKORY CREEK AT ROCHESTER is a 36-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Rochester, Indiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Indiana average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.1%) is below the Indiana average of 3.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 36 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 66% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Rochester, the local average is 3.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Indiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 19.4% — worse than the Indiana average of 13.6% (43% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.4% — better than the Indiana average of 3.9%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.1% — better than the Indiana average of 3.6% (69% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Indiana averages across 507 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask HICKORY CREEK AT ROCHESTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HICKORY CREEK AT ROCHESTER with other nursing homes in Rochester.
How is HICKORY CREEK AT ROCHESTER 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 is HICKORY CREEK AT ROCHESTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 19.4% here versus 13.6% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help HICKORY CREEK AT ROCHESTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 1.1% here versus 3.6% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is HICKORY CREEK AT ROCHESTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 66% occupancy across 36 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at HICKORY CREEK AT ROCHESTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains HICKORY CREEK AT ROCHESTER's rating advantage in Rochester?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Rochester
Rochester sits in Fulton County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.7% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Indiana as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 3,958 (19.7%)
- Median age
- 41.6 years
- Median household income
- $50,597
- Median home value
- $109,200
Demographics for Fulton County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Rochester.
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