ElderGrade
C

58.5/100

Average

Hickory Creek At Rochester

340 E 18Th Street, Rochester, IN 46975

CMS 4/5 stars #2 of 2 in Fulton County (574) 223-5100
Certified beds
36
Occupancy
66%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $14,901 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection 20/30 Staffing 10.5/30 Stability 5/15 Outcomes 15/15 Enforcement 8/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

20/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -10 for 1 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years

Staffing

10.5/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.24 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 1.14 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 19% against weekdays

Staff stability

5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 56% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

8/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $14,901 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — immediate-jeopardy citation in the last 3 years

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.28 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 1.14 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.49 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 55.60%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 17 citations

Last standard health inspection: June 11, 2025 (1 year ago).

F Jun 11, 2025 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 11, 2025 F0679

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 11, 2025 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 11, 2025 F0883

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 7, 2025 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 15, 2025 F0609 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 15, 2025 F0842 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

J Feb 6, 2025 F0686 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of AMERICAN SENIOR COMMUNITIES, which operates 92 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
MALOTT, GREGG Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
AMERICAN SENIOR COMMUNITIES LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
PULASKI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
COREY, KATHY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
HANER, ERIKA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
KELLER, MICHAEL Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MALOTT, GREGG Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
AMERICAN SENIOR COMMUNITIES LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
HANER, ERIKA Individual ADP OF THE SNF
KELLER, MICHAEL Individual ADP OF THE SNF
MALOTT, GREGG Individual ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Hickory Creek At Rochester

What is the ElderGrade for Hickory Creek At Rochester? +

Hickory Creek At Rochester holds an ElderGrade of C (58.5 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Hickory Creek At Rochester? +

Residents receive an average of 4.28 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Hickory Creek At Rochester been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 17 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Hickory Creek At Rochester accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Hickory Creek At Rochester is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.