Occupancy rate
75%
9% higher than Indiana averageIndiana average: 69%
Mix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
Nursing Home
Hickory Creek at Sunset
Hickory Creek at Sunset in Greencastle, IN, is a close-knit senior living community, offering liberating services such as short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. Committed to delivering exceptional care to its residents, the community features a person-centered program tailored to each individual unique needs. Residents here and their families are assured to be in partnership with the team to conduct a comprehensive in-home safety evaluation so they can successfully navigate their homes with confidence.
Dedicated to prioritizing the residents’ health and happiness, the community offers a wide array of fun and engaging activities such as strength-building wellness and aerobic conditioning programs. With History Creek at Sunset, residents are provided with the care and services that can truly help them move forward.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
68
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
75%
Residents per day (avg)
50
Occupancy rate
75%
Residents per day (avg)
50
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Flexible care needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
41% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
45% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
3 - 4 months
Medicaid
14% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
2 - 3 years
Finances and operations
Governmental community
Operated by county authorities.
Home revenue
$4.8M
Surplus of revenue
$451.1K
Governmental community
Operated by county authorities.
Home revenue
$4,780,007.00
Surplus of revenue
$451,083.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.2M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$2.1M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$4.3M
68-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
26 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 42 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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About this community
Occupancy
9% higher than Indiana averageOccupied beds
51 / 68
Average residents
70 per day
License details
Facility type
Nursing Home (skilled Nursing Facility)
Issuance
January 12, 2024
Expiration
November 30, 2025
Additional licensing details
License number:
24-000418-1
CMS Certification Number:
155565
Ownership & operating entity
Hickory Creek at Sunset is legally operated by HENDRICKS COUNTY HOSPITAL, and administrated by JOSHUA JACKSON.
Profit status:
OTHER
Type Of Units
SNF/NF (Combined)
68 units
Total beds
68 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Leadership
Medical Director:
Thomas Black
Director of Nursing:
AUDREY BEAMAN
Contact:
Mr. Keith Yoder, CEO
Care Services
Alzheimer's Certification
Contact Information
Fax:
(765) 653-1651
What does this home offer?
Accept Medicaid: Yes, Accept
Total Residents: 68 Residents
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Types of Care at Hickory Creek at Sunset
Nursing Care
Respite Care
Hospice Care
Inspection History
In Indiana, the Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care is the primary regulatory body that performs onsite inspections and quality of care reviews for all licensed facilities.
5 visits/inspections
11 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
Results
0 with citations
5 without citations
Indiana average: 8 complaint visits
Indiana average: 3 inspections with citations
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4 complaints
Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.
Indiana average: 4 complaints
Latest inspection
Date:February 4, 2025
Type:Complaint Investigation
14 total citations
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Indiana average: 26 citations
20 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Inspection Report Summary for Hickory Creek at Sunset
The most recent inspection on February 4, 2025, identified deficiencies related to unsafe wheelchair transportation that resulted in a resident fall and injury. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies involving resident care issues such as dignity during meal service, medication management, psychosocial support, and transportation assistance, as well as life safety code violations including sprinkler system maintenance and fire safety equipment. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, except for a few substantiated cases tied to resident rights and care concerns. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history shows ongoing challenges with resident care and safety, with some corrective actions noted but no clear trend of consistent improvement.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health inspections
5
Indiana average 6
Last Health inspection on Feb 2025
Total health citations
15
Citations per inspection
3
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
10 of 15 citations resulted from standard inspections; 4 of 15 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 15 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 0.2
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 0.6
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
15 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation
Feb 05, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Sep 11, 2024
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Sep 11, 2024
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Sep 11, 2024
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Compare Nursing Homes around Greencastle
The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.
The Waters of Greencastle
-18%
-5%
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
RC
Respite Care
Greencastle
100
-
-
ETIENNE, JENNIFER
65.9%
$8,765,470.00
$2,980,358.00
34%
65
2.8287
-
-18%-5%Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Mill Pond Health Campus
-13%
+2%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Greencastle
-
-
-
TRILOGY HEALTHCARE OPERATIONS OF GREENCASTLE, LLC
70.5%
$9,355,266.00
$3,701,560.00
39.6%
55
2.9970
-
-13%+2%Private Rooms
Hickory Creek at Sunset
-11%
-16%
-15%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Greencastle
68
A+
42
CULPEPPER, YVONNE
58.8%
$4,750,841.00
$2,224,307.00
46.8%
50
2.8878
15
-11%-16%-15%Private / Semi-Private Rooms
The Waters of Greencastle
Type of care:
MC
SNF
RC
Community:
Greencastle
Bed Count:
100
Operator:
ETIENNE, JENNIFER
CCN:
155202
Occupancy:
65.9%
Home Revenue:
$8,765,470.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,980,358.00
Payroll %:
34%
Avg Residents/Day:
65
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
2.8287
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Staffing vs State Avg:
-18%
-18%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-5%
-5%
Bed Options:
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Mill Pond Health Campus
Type of care:
AL
MC
SNF
Community:
Greencastle
Operator:
TRILOGY HEALTHCARE OPERATIONS OF GREENCASTLE, LLC
CCN:
155736
Occupancy:
70.5%
Home Revenue:
$9,355,266.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,701,560.00
Payroll %:
39.6%
Avg Residents/Day:
55
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
2.9970
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Staffing vs State Avg:
-13%
-13%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+2%
+2%
Bed Options:
Private Rooms
Hickory Creek at Sunset
Type of care:
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Community:
Greencastle
Bed Count:
68
Operator:
CULPEPPER, YVONNE
CCN:
155565
Occupancy:
58.8%
Home Revenue:
$4,750,841.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,224,307.00
Payroll %:
46.8%
Avg Residents/Day:
50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
2.8878
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
15
RN share vs State Avg:
-11%
-11%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-16%
-16%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-15%
-15%
Bed Options:
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
83
Total Staff
77
Employees
6
Contractors
18,708
Total Hours (Quarter)
27
Avg Staff/Day
7.6
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 8.4 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 9 | 9 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 29 | 7.1 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
62 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
4 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
11 staff
5.1hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
1 staff
6.3hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
2 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.3%
of total hours from contractors
47 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 5
Medical Director: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 29 | 0 | 29 | 5,695 | 91 | 100% | 7.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 9 | 0 | 9 | 2,956 | 91 | 100% | 9 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,253 | 89 | 98% | 9 |
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,544 | 88 | 97% | 8.4 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1,413 | 83 | 91% | 7.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 587 | 66 | 73% | 7.9 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 542 | 64 | 70% | 8.5 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 535 | 62 | 68% | 8.6 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 507 | 63 | 69% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 65% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 65% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 444 | 62 | 68% | 7.2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 256 | 41 | 45% | 6.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 210 | 38 | 42% | 5.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 151 | 21 | 23% | 7.2 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 79 | 53 | 58% | 1.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 35 | 6 | 7% | 5.8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 6 | 7% | 4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 5 | 5 | 23 | 30 | 33% | 0.7 |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
53 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
2 residents (3.8%)
Medicaid
28 residents (52.8%)
Private pay or other
23 residents (43.4%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
9.8
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
9.8
22% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 8.0
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
18.5
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
18.5
9% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 17.1
Long-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
22.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
22.2%
84% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 12.0%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
15.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
15.2%
6% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 14.4%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
18.1%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
18.1%
26% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 24.6%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.7%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.7%
57% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 3.9%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.5%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.5%
In line with Indiana averageIndiana average: 4.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.2%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.2%
82% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 1.2%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.2%
9% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 5.7%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
54.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
54.9%
128% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 24.1%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
4.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
4.1%
67% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 12.4%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.9%
6% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 93.7%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
5% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 95.4%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.81
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.81
49% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 1.60
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.22
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.22
18% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 1.48
Short-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
88.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
88.6%
8% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 81.7%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.5%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.5%
8% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.0%
20% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 79.0%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
23.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
23.2%
In line with Indiana averageIndiana average: 22.4%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
10.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
10.3%
In line with Indiana averageIndiana average: 10.5%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
37.5%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
37.5%
30% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
49.2%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
49.2%
In line with Indiana averageIndiana average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Hickory Creek at Sunset based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
62.3%
↑ 7.5pp vs 2022
Net Income
$451,083
↑ ~$2.0M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$2,842,673
↑ ~$634K vs 2022
Profit Margin
9.5%
↑ 62.8pp vs 2022
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