Hickory Creek at Rochester, Rochester
340 E 18th Street, Rochester, IN 46975 · 0.8 mi
- Inspections3/5
- Staffing2/5
- Quality5/5
- 36 beds
- Nonprofit
Nursing Home in Rochester, IN · CMS Data August 2026
Life Care Center of Rochester is a 108-bed government-owned nursing home in Rochester, IN. CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 2 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 3.7 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on September 19, 2025, cited 8 health deficiencies.
827 W 13TH ST
Rochester, IN 46975
From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
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| Rating | Stars | CMS label |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 of 5 | Average |
| Health inspections | 2 of 5 | Below average |
| Staffing | 3 of 5 | Average |
| Quality measures | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
| Quality for long-stay residents | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
| Quality for short-stay residents | 4 of 5 | Above average |
CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.
| Measure | This home | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing hours per resident per day | 3.7 hours | 3.7 hours |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.6 hours | 0.6 hours |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.1 hours | 2.2 hours |
| Total nursing hours per resident on weekends | 3.2 hours | 3.3 hours |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 51% | 45% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 63% | 42% |
Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.
| Last standard health inspection | September 19, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 8 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 0 |
| Fines in the past 3 years | None |
| Payment denials in the past 3 years | 0 |
The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.
The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Life Care Center of Rochester who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antipsychotic medication | 13% | 13% | Lower than the national median |
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 25% | 18% | Higher than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 0.0% | 2.8% | Lower than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 2.7% | 4.2% | Lower than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 10% | 4.7% | Higher than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | At the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 0.6% | 3.6% | Lower than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 4.3% | 13% | Lower than the national median |
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| Certified beds | 108 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 46 |
| Ownership | Government - County |
| Legal business name | HENDRICKS COUNTY HOSPITAL |
| Chain or affiliated group | LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA (194 homes) |
| Certified for | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified | June 1991 |
| Councils | Resident council |
Before you choose, visit at different times of day and ask about openings, costs and Medicaid beds. How to choose a nursing home has CMS's checklist, and Indiana's Indiana Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (800-622-4484) can answer questions about residents' rights. See all nursing homes and senior care in Indiana.
Measured by straight-line distance. See every home on the Rochester nursing homes page.
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