All citations for Hickory Creek at Columbus
State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.
Last standard health inspection on record
September 12, 2025
Showing 1 to 24 of 24 citations
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 19, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 19, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 27, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 27, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet other general requirements.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 27, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 19, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 19, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 19, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop a communication plan.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 19, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 19, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 19, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 19, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 19, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 29, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 29, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 29, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper storage of liquid oxygen.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 19, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 21, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 21, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 3, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 7, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 7, 2023).
No harm, with potential for minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 19, 2023).
No harm, with potential for minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 19, 2023).
Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.