Hickory Creek At Madison
Madison, IN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 155427) · 36 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (812) 273-4696 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hickory Creek At Madison holds a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Indiana state average of 3.14 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, while its staffing rating is just 1 star.
CMS reports total nurse staffing at Hickory Creek At Madison of about 2.96 hours per resident per day, including 0.61 registered nurse hours, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 33.3%. Despite these figures, the facility carries a CMS staffing rating of only 1 star.
Hickory Creek At Madison has no federal fines on record — zero fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Hickory Creek At Madison is a 36-bed skilled nursing facility in Madison, Jefferson County, Indiana, with an average daily census of 34.5 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and has been certified by Medicare and Medicaid since February 1992. It is part of the American Senior Communities chain, which includes 90 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.9 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Hickory Creek At Madison holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Indiana state average of 3.14 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 4 stars, Quality Measures 5 stars, and Staffing 1 star — the lowest possible staffing rating. Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day are reported at 2.96, of which 0.61 hours are registered nurse time. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it has not been placed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. Families should note the contrast between the facility's strong health inspection and quality measure scores and its low staffing rating, and are encouraged to review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare. Data reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare posting.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Hickory Creek At Madison has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Indiana state average of 3.14 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 2.96 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours, a 33.3% nursing turnover rate, and a staffing rating of only 1 star.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, this facility does not have the CMS abuse icon flagged and is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 36 beds with an average daily census of 34.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the American Senior Communities chain, which has 90 facilities averaging a 3.9-star CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 1, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (4 stars here), staffing (1 star), and quality measures (5 stars) — which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data set does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 812-273-4696 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 812-273-4696 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155427?state=IN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.