Hickory Vlg Nrsg & Rhb has a 3 out of 5 star overall rating, with a 2-star staffing rating, reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (2.51 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day), and $131,763 in fines in the last 24 months, including a recent federal penalty.
Last inspection: June 17, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $131,763recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.5071.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.51
Licensed practical nurses
0.63
Nurse aides
1.37
Weekend nursing
2.00
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 26%
Registered nurse turnover: 14%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
63.6%82.5%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.2%5.7%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.7%2.5%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%6.1%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
0%4.6%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
0%4.8%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
23.8%29.9%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1.2%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
24.5%10%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
98.2%100%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—92.6%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
93.7%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—51.9%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
37%37.5%No change
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited February 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited January 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited June 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited May 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to ensure a qualified person was assigned to oversee infection prevention and control. Cited May 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 882 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: F
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $131,763 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $350,672 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jan 14, 2025
1 days
Federal fine
Jan 14, 2025
$131,763
Federal fine
Jan 25, 2024
$79,590
Federal fine
Nov 2, 2023
$139,319
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of WISSATI IRREVOCABLE TRUST · 5 homes · 1.8 stars avg
Occupancy
66.1 residents on an average day (89% of 74 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 30 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.