HICKORY CREEK AT SUNSET
1109 S INDIANA STREET, Greencastle, IN 46135
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How HICKORY CREEK AT SUNSET Compares
HICKORY CREEK AT SUNSET is a 68-bed for-profit nursing facility in Greencastle, Indiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Indiana average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (4.8%) is below the Indiana average of 13.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 68 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 80% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Greencastle, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Indiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 4.8% — better than the Indiana average of 13.6% (65% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.1% — better than the Indiana average of 3.9% (44% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.8% — better than the Indiana average of 3.9%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 19.7% — better than the Indiana average of 22.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Indiana averages across 507 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask HICKORY CREEK AT SUNSET
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HICKORY CREEK AT SUNSET with other nursing homes in Greencastle.
How is HICKORY CREEK AT SUNSET addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help HICKORY CREEK AT SUNSET keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 4.8% here versus 13.6% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help HICKORY CREEK AT SUNSET keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.1% here versus 3.9% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at HICKORY CREEK AT SUNSET?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does HICKORY CREEK AT SUNSET lag behind other Greencastle options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.0 stars across 4 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at HICKORY CREEK AT SUNSET?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Greencastle
Greencastle sits in Putnam County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.6% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Indiana as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 6,229 (16.6%)
- Median age
- 38.0 years
- Median household income
- $61,505
- Median home value
- $144,900
Demographics for Putnam County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Greencastle.
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