Hickory Creek at Sunset
1109 S Indiana Street · Greencastle, IN · 46135 · 7656533143
68 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: American Senior Communities
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.29 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.57 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.99 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected December 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
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.
Corrected December 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
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.
Corrected December 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2024
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.
Corrected October 7, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 11, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 7, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 28, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected July 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Help the resident make transportation arrangements to and from radiology services.
Corrected July 24, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D June 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected July 24, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 28, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 27, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 28, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 28, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 28, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected August 27, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 28, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 27, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 28, 2023
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected April 1, 2023 · Administration
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155565 · certified since April 1, 1995. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.