Hickory Creek At Sunset
Greencastle, IN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 155565) · 68 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (765) 653-3143 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hickory Creek At Sunset has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Indiana state average of 3.14 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3 stars and a staffing rating of 2 stars.
Hickory Creek At Sunset reports total nurse staffing of about 3.50 hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 and a nursing staff turnover rate of 41.8%.
Hickory Creek At Sunset has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials, and CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Hickory Creek At Sunset is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana. The facility is certified for 68 beds and currently serves an average of 53.1 residents. It is operated as a for-profit corporation and is part of the American Senior Communities chain, which includes 90 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 3.9 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Hickory Creek At Sunset holds an overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the Indiana state average of 3.14 stars. The facility's four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 3.50 hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.8%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 for this facility, and no payment denials on record — meaning there are no federal fines on record. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus status indicated in the available data for this facility. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months according to CMS data.
Families should verify current details and inspection history directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as reported.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Hickory Creek At Sunset has an overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the Indiana state average of 3.14 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.50 hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 stars and nursing turnover of 41.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials, meaning there are no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus program status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 68 beds and has an average of 53.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation, and part of the American Senior Communities chain, which has 90 facilities and an average rating of 3.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on April 1, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS reports an overall rating along with three component ratings: health inspection (3 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (2 stars), which combine to form the overall rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 765-653-3143 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 765-653-3143 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current ratings and inspection history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155565?state=IN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.