Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
HICKORY CREEK AT COLUMBUS
COLUMBUS, IN · 36 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey September 12, 2025
CMS Certification Number 155424 · first certified February 1992
Ownership
Operated by AMERICAN SENIOR COMMUNITIES · Government - County
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within IN
16 citations — more than 52% of the 507 certified nursing homes in IN. Compared within IN rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 4 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 6. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window is open now: August 2026 to November 2026. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was September 2025. Facilities in IN are typically surveyed 11–14 months after the last one (median 13), measured over 883 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Emergency preparedness
8 of the 16 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in IN, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the IN figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 16 |
| Median facility in IN | 15 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| June 12, 2023 | 9 |
| August 29, 2024 | 3 |
| September 12, 2025 | 4 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | 2 | 2024-08-29 |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | 2 | 2024-08-29 |
| K-0300 | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | 1 | 2023-06-12 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 1 | 2025-09-12 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 1 | 2025-09-12 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2023-06-12 |
| E-0013 | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | 1 | 2023-06-12 |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | 1 | 2025-09-12 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 8
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 3
- Smoke Deficiencies 2
- Egress Deficiencies 2
- Other 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 8 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 3 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 2 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 2 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
September 12, 2025 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 19, 2025) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 19, 2025) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 19, 2025) |
| K-0930 | Ensure proper storage of liquid oxygen. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 19, 2025) |
August 29, 2024 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 27, 2024) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 27, 2024) |
| K-0200 | Meet other general requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 27, 2024) |
June 12, 2023 — 9 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 19, 2023) |
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 19, 2023) |
| E-0013 | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 19, 2023) |
| E-0029 | Develop a communication plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 19, 2023) |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 19, 2023) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 19, 2023) |
| K-0300 | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 19, 2023) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 19, 2023) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 19, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.