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Hickory Creek At Sunset
1109 S Indiana Street, Greencastle, IN 46135
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Hickory Creek At Sunset is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Greencastle, Indiana, certified for 68 beds and caring for about 53 residents a day.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Indiana median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 2 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 4, 9 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 29.4 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 22.9.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Indiana median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 41.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Putnam Co. median | Indiana median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 20 | 15 | 19 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 29.4 | 27.9 | 22.9 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 41.8% | 44.6% | 45.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (5 in the county, 507 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Indiana average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 21 Nov 2025, 11 Sep 2024.
Severity mix: D ×18 E ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2025 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2025 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2025 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2025 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2025 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2025 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2025 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2025 |
| 5 Feb 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Sep 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 7 Oct 2024 |
| 11 Sep 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Oct 2024 |
| 11 Sep 2024 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 7 Oct 2024 |
| 28 Jun 2024 | F0742 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Jul 2024 |
| 28 Jun 2024 | F0778 | Help the resident make transportation arrangements to and from radiology services. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Jul 2024 |
| 28 Jun 2024 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Jul 2024 |
| 28 Jul 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 27 Aug 2023 |
| 28 Jul 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 27 Aug 2023 |
| 28 Jul 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 27 Aug 2023 |
| 28 Jul 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 27 Aug 2023 |
| 28 Jul 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 27 Aug 2023 |
| 28 Jul 2023 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Indiana average. Turnover: nursing staff 41.8%, RNs 33.3%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Indiana median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 8.8% | 8.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.1% | 3.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 4.5% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 15.1% | 9.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.8% | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 6.3% | 11.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Hendricks County Hospital. Chain: American Senior Communities (90 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Senior Communities LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2022 |
| American Senior Communities LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/19/2025 |
| Hendricks County Hospital | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/07/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Putnam County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aperion Care Summerfield | Cloverdale | 43 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 27.9 | — | 6 May 2025 |
| Asbury Towers Health Care Center | Greencastle | 48 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 31.3 | — | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Mill Pond Health Campus | Greencastle | 68 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 22.1 | — | 14 May 2026 |
| Waters of Greencastle, The | Greencastle | 100 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 24 | 24.0 | — | 18 Jun 2026 |
All 5 facilities in Putnam County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Hickory Creek At Sunset been cited for?
20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Indiana median is 19 per facility.
Has Hickory Creek At Sunset been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Hickory Creek At Sunset compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a Indiana median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Hickory Creek At Sunset?
It is part of the American Senior Communities chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include American Senior Communities LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Hickory Creek At Sunset last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 21 Nov 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 21 Nov 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.