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.

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Last standard health inspection on record

September 12, 2025

Showing 1 to 16 of 16 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 19, 2025).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 19, 2025).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 27, 2024).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 27, 2024).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Meet other general requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0200, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 27, 2024).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 19, 2023).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 19, 2023).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0013, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 19, 2023).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop a communication plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0029, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 19, 2023).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 19, 2023).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 19, 2023).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0300, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of June 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 19, 2023).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 19, 2025).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper storage of liquid oxygen.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0930, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 19, 2025).

  15. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 19, 2023).

  16. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of June 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    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.