Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (51% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Willows of New Castle is a skilled nursing facility located at 1023 N 20th St in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana. The community is operated by Henry County Memorial Hospital and administered by Deanna Hickman. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several options for arranging both short-term and ongoing care.
The recently opened 95-bed community has an occupancy rate of 52%. Residents include those receiving short-term rehabilitation and those requiring continuing nursing care. The facility was opened as part of the hospital’s expansion into inpatient rehabilitation services. Its mix of residents reflects both rehabilitation and longer-term care needs.
Rehabilitation is a primary focus of the community. Therapy services and dedicated short-term rehabilitation programs are available for residents recovering from surgery, hospitalization, injury, and other health events. Respite care is also offered to families who need temporary support while a primary caregiver is away.
Daily operations benefit from the resources and support of the hospital system that oversees the community. New Castle’s location has a Walk Score of 70, so it’s in a very walkable area. Family members can easily access nearby services and walk around the neighborhood.
State inspections conducted by the Indiana Department of Health have reviewed areas such as facility infrastructure, operational consistency, care documentation, and Life Safety Code compliance. These topics are often examined in newly opened facilities as procedures and systems become established. Recent reviews have focused on ensuring those standards are maintained.
Willows of New Castle is legally operated by Henry County Memorial Hospital, and administered by Deanna Hickman.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 61 | 36 | This facility has 69% more total deficiencies than a typical Indiana nursing home (61 vs. IN avg 36).↑ 69% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
| 8 | 19 | This facility has had 58% fewer total visits than the Indiana average (8 vs. IN avg 19). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 58% fewer |
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Inspections with deficiencies
| 9 | 7 | This facility has 29% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana nursing home (9 vs. IN avg 7).↑ 29% worse |
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Inspections
| 8 | 13 | This facility has had 38% fewer inspections than the Indiana average (8 vs. IN avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 38% fewer |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
| 2 | 5 | This facility has 60% fewer total complaints than a typical Indiana nursing home (2 vs. IN avg 5).↓ 60% better |
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Complaints per year
| 0.5 | 1.3 | This facility has 62% fewer complaints per year than a typical Indiana nursing home (0.5 vs. IN avg 1.3).↓ 62% better |
State average 6
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
State average 25
State average 4.12
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
16 of 20 citations resulted from standard inspections; 3 of 20 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 20 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
State average: 0.2
State average: 0.6
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
1,660 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 46 | 43 | 89 | 10,131 | 92 | 100% | 6.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 17 | 27 | 44 | 5,787 | 92 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,084 | 90 | 98% | 8.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 15 | 25 | 1,402 | 86 | 93% | 6.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,203 | 91 | 99% | 8.3 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 907 | 84 | 91% | 7.2 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 552 | 65 | 71% | 8.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 4 | 0 | 4 | 517 | 66 | 72% | 4.4 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 490 | 62 | 67% | 7.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 479 | 72 | 78% | 4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 325 | 71 | 77% | 4.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 286 | 65 | 71% | 4.3 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 120 | 30 | 33% | 4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 96 | 26 | 28% | 3.7 |
| Dental Services Staff | 0 | 1 | 1 | 56 | 8 | 9% | 7 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 46 | 5 | 5% | 9.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 43 | 10 | 11% | 4.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 42 | 15 | 16% | 2.8 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
51% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
25% of new residents, often for short stays.
24% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Willows of New Castle from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (51% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from New Castle's city center to Willows of New Castle's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Ashley Thompson is the Director of Nursing at Willows of New Castle.
Willows of New Castle is legally operated by Henry County Memorial Hospital, and administered by Deanna Hickman.
Willows of New Castle has a walk score of 70. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
According to IN state health department records, Willows of New Castle's license number is 25-000035-1.
According to IN state health department records, Willows of New Castle's license expires on December 31, 2026.
Willows of New Castle's occupancy is 52%.
Willows of New Castle has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.
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