The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
Nursing home report
HICKORY CREEK AT HUNTINGTON
HUNTINGTON, IN · Medicare-certified · 36 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
Hickory Creek at Huntington has a 5 out of 5 star overall rating, with strong health inspection and quality measures scores, but a low 2 out of 5 staffing rating. Reported nurse staffing is 3.27 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.272 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 3, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.272.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.57
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.69
- Nurse aides
- 2.02
- Weekend nursing
- 3.09
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 24%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
14.3%13.6%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.3%2.9%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.9%2.8%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
3.7%3%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%2.9%Worsening
Residents needing more help with daily activities
7.4%0%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—4.3%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
17.9%12.1%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
3.5%26.1%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
79.3%72.7%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
86.7%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—78.1%—
What the inspectors found
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide the required notice or documentation about a resident’s needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policy. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 628 — 42 CFR §483.15(c)(2) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide services that met professional standards of quality. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 658 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(3) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to have an approved lab agreement in place to ensure lab services were available when needed. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 772 — 42 CFR §483.50(a)(1) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of AMERICAN SENIOR COMMUNITIES · 92 homes · 3.9 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 33.7 residents on an average day (94% of 36 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 31 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.