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Hickory Creek at Sunset

1109 S Indiana Street, Greencastle, IN 46135

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Hickory Creek at Sunset is a nursing home in Greencastle, Indiana. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(765) 653-3143
Last standard health inspection
November 21, 2025 (11 months ago)
Certified beds
68
Residents per day, on average
53.1
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Hendricks County Hospital
Chain
American Senior Communities
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Indiana average (21 vs 23).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  2. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  3. 1 citation

    Health inspection on July 23, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 20, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0550 3 times since 2023.

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  4. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  5. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  6. 7 citations

    Health inspection on November 21, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0552. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 21, 2025.

    • Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 21, 2025.

    • Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 21, 2025.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 21, 2025.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 21, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2025.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 21, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 21, 2025.

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  7. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  8. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Ownership

      CMS no longer lists a chain for this home.

  9. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  10. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  11. 1 citation

    Health inspection on February 5, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 22, 2025.

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  12. CMS update of December 20, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  13. CMS update of September 26, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  14. 3 citations

    Health inspection on September 11, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 7, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 7, 2024.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 7, 2024.

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  15. 3 citations

    Fire safety inspection on September 11, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 14, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 14, 2024.

    • Citation K0927. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 14, 2024.

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  16. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  17. 3 citations

    Health inspection on June 28, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0742. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 24, 2024.

    • Citation F0778. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Help the resident make transportation arrangements to and from radiology services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 24, 2024.

    • Citation F0806. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 24, 2024.

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  18. CMS update of March 28, 2024

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  19. CMS update of February 29, 2024

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  20. CMS update of December 21, 2023

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

    • Ownership

      CMS no longer lists a chain for this home.

  21. 6 citations

    Health inspection on July 28, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 27, 2023.

    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 27, 2023.

    • Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 27, 2023.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 27, 2023.

    • Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 27, 2023.

    • Citation F0851. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 1, 2023.

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  22. 4 citations

    Fire safety inspection on July 28, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0300. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 8, 2023.

    • Citation K0351. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 8, 2023.

    • Citation K0353. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 8, 2023.

    • Citation K0918. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 8, 2023.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Hickory Creek at Sunset last inspected?

CMS lists November 21, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Hickory Creek at Sunset have?

CMS lists 21 health citations since July 28, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Hickory Creek at Sunset been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Hickory Creek at Sunset?

Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.

Is Hickory Creek at Sunset a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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