Hickory Creek At Rochester
Rochester, IN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 155430) · 36 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $14,901
Phone: (574) 223-5100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hickory Creek At Rochester holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Indiana state average of 3.14 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
CMS reports Hickory Creek At Rochester provides 4.28 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.14 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.6%.
CMS records show Hickory Creek At Rochester has 1 federal fine on record totaling $14,901.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in CMS's Special Focus program.
About this facility
Hickory Creek At Rochester is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Rochester, Fulton County, Indiana, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since March 1992. The facility is licensed for 36 beds and reports an average daily census of 23.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Hickory Creek At Rochester holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Indiana state average of 3.14. This overall score is built from a health inspection rating of 3 stars, a quality measure rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 2 stars.
CMS reports total nurse staffing of 4.28 hours per resident per day, including 1.14 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine on file totaling $14,901.00. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
Hickory Creek At Rochester is part of the American Senior Communities chain, which operates 90 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.9 stars. CMS records indicate no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; figures reflect the most recent CMS-published data vintage available at time of listing.
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 Rochester has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Indiana state average of 3.14 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 4.28 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.14 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars and 55.6% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $14,901.00, with no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not currently in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 36 beds and has an average daily census of 23.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the American Senior Communities chain, which operates 90 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 1, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here those are 3, 2, and 5 stars respectively, combining into the overall 4-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5742235100 and 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 5742235100 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full official record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155430?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.