What is Hickory Creek at Sunset's Medicare star rating?

CMS rates Hickory Creek at Sunset 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).

How many deficiencies did Hickory Creek at Sunset get at its last inspection?

7 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on November 21, 2025. The Indiana average is 7.2.

Has Hickory Creek at Sunset been fined?

CMS lists no fines in the last three years.

Does Hickory Creek at Sunset accept Medicaid?

It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.

Who owns Hickory Creek at Sunset?

CMS lists 36 owners and managers, and links the home to American Senior Communities. Legal business name: HENDRICKS COUNTY HOSPITAL.

Hickory Creek at Sunset: Inspections, Staffing & Ratings

The record in brief

At its most recent standard inspection, on November 21, 2025, inspectors cited 7 health deficiencies (the Indiana average is 7.2, the national average 9.2).

None of its 21 health citations since July 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.

Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.50 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Indiana and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.62 of those hours.

41.8% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Indiana average 45.9%).

CMS links it to American Senior Communities, an affiliated group of 90 nursing homes.

Health inspections

Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.

Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.

607/23

306/24

309/24

102/25

711/25

107/26

Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit

Where its citations fall on CMS's grid

CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 21 health citations on file.

Severity

Isolated

Pattern

Widespread

Immediate jeopardy

Actual harm

Potential for more than minimal harm

19D

Potential for minimal harm

July 23, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation

D

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

F550 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Not yet corrected

Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to honor a resident's request to go to the hospital via Emergency Medical Service and timely provide paperwork for continuity of care, potentially causing a delay in treatment for 1 of 4 residents reviewed for resident rights and quality of care. (Resident B)

November 21, 2025Standard inspection · 7 citations

D

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

F552 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 21, 2025

Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to inform a resident and/or their representative of the benefits, risks, and alternatives for a medication prior to initiating a psychotropic medication for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications (Resident 3).
D

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.

F578 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 21, 2025

Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the code status of a resident was clear and concise and was the desire of the resident for 1 of 24 resident code status reviewed (Resident 17).
D

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 21, 2025

Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure a resident's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment was coded accurately for 1 of 19 residents' MDS assessments reviewed (Resident 3).
D

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 21, 2025

Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to complete accurate skin assessments and obtain treatments for 2 of 2 residents reviewed for quality of care (Residents 28 and 49).
D

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 21, 2025

Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure a resident was safely transported in the wheelchair resulting in a fall for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for accidents (Resident 1).
D

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.

F761 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 21, 2025

Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to provide the open date of medication stored in 1 of 2 medication administration carts.
D

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

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 21, 2025

Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure a resident's medical record was accurate when the resident's physician's orders were not updated to reflect their selections on the Physician's Orders for Scope of Treatment (POST) form (documentation of the resident's wishes at the end of life) for 1 of 24 residents' code statuses reviewed (Resident 1).

February 5, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation

D

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Past noncompliance: already fixed when inspectors found it

Inspectors wroteBased on interview, observation, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident was safely transported in her wheelchair resulting in a fall and nasal fracture for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for accidents (Resident B). The deficient practice was corrected on 1/22/25, prior to the start of the survey, and was therefore past noncompliance.

September 11, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 3 citations

E

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

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 7, 2024

Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure proper handwashing procedure during meal service for 1 of 2 dining observations.
D

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

F550 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 7, 2024

Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure the dignity of a resident during meal service for 1 of 2 dining observations (Resident B).
D

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.

F761 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 7, 2024

Inspectors wroteBased to observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure medications and biologicals were dated when opened, and failed to properly dispose discontinued medication, for 1 of 2 medication carts and 1 of 1 medication rooms observed for medication storage (Residents 256, 51, and 33).

June 28, 2024Complaint inspection · 3 citations

D

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.

F742 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 24, 2024

Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident with a history of post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety, received appropriate services to attain the highest practicable mental and psychosocial well-being resulting in psychosocial distress for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for psychosocial wellbeing (Resident G).
D

Help the resident make transportation arrangements to and from radiology services.

F778 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 24, 2024

Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to assist the resident in obtaining transportation from a hospital appointment for 1 of 1 residents reviewed for transportation (Resident G).
D

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

F806 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 24, 2024

Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and medical record review, the facility failed to honor a resident's dietary dislikes and food preferences 1 of 3 residents reviewed for food preferences (Resident G).

July 28, 2023Standard inspection · 6 citations

E

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

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 27, 2023

Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure proper handling of linens used in the kitchen and to ensure paper towels were available for proper handwashing, during 1 of 2 kitchen observations. This deficient practice had the potential to effect 36 of 36 residents who received food from the kitchen.
D

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

F550 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 27, 2023

Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident's dignity was maintained when the resident was not changed after an incontinence episode and instead asked to eat alone in her room while seated in a soiled brief and wheelchair instead of eating her meal in the main dining room per her usual preference for 1 of 16 residents reviewed for dignity (Resident 5).
D

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 27, 2023

Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure incontinence care was provided for dependent residents for 1 of 16 residents reviewed for Activities of Daily Living (ADL) (daily self-care activities) care (Residents 17).
D

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

F695 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 27, 2023

Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure proper storage of a respiratory bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP) equipment (machine used to supply pressure to push air into the lungs) (Resident 15) and failed to ensure a physician's order for oxygen therapy was followed (Resident 13) for 2 of 2 residents reviewed for respiratory care.
D

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

F759 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 27, 2023

Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a medication error rate of less than 5%, when 3 errors were observed during 35 opportunities resulting in an error rate of 8.57% related to not administering medication in accordance with physician's orders and manufactures instructions for 3 of 3 residents observed for insulin administration (Residents 20, 17, and 9).
D

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

F851 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Past noncompliance: already fixed when inspectors found it

Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to accurately report weekend staffing hours in the PBJ (payroll-based journal) reporting system for the 1 of 3 staffing quarters in 2023.

Fire safety inspections

7 fire safety citations on file: 3 on September 11, 2024, 4 on July 28, 2023.

Every fire safety citation7 citations

F
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

K 353 · September 11, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
E
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

K 920 · September 11, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
E
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

K 927 · September 11, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
F
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

K 300 · July 28, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
E
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

K 351 · July 28, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
C
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

K 353 · July 28, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
C
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

K 918 · July 28, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)

Fines and payment denials

CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.

Staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.

Measure	This home	Indiana	United States
All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides)	3.50	3.69	3.86
Registered nurses	0.62	0.67	0.69
All nursing staff on weekends	3.01	3.25	3.42
Nurse aides	2.05
Licensed practical nurses	0.83
Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year)	41.8%	45.9%	45.8%
Registered nurse turnover	33.3%	40.3%	42.9%
Administrators who left	1

CMS expects 4.08 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.

Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records

Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.70 on weekdays and 3.01 on weekends, 19% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.43 in April to June 2025 to 3.50 in January to March 2026.

Quarter	All nursing staff	Registered nurses	Weekdays	Weekends	Contract staff share	Days with no RN hours	Residents a day
Jan to Mar 2026	3.50	0.62	3.70	3.01	0.0%	0 of 90	53
Oct to Dec 2025	3.29	0.57	3.41	2.99	0.0%	0 of 92	54
Jul to Sep 2025	3.28	0.50	3.45	2.85	0.0%	0 of 92	56
Apr to Jun 2025	3.43	0.58	3.61	3.00	0.0%	0 of 91	50
United States, Jan to Mar 2026	3.75	0.62	3.92	3.33	5.3%	0.5% of days
Indiana, Jan to Mar 2026	3.63	0.62	3.80	3.19	3.4%	0.4% of days

Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.

Staff pay reports

Staff pay at this home

No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.

Official wage estimates for Indiana

Job	Median	Middle half	Employed
Indiana, all employers
CNAs (nursing assistants)	$18.43	$17.80 to $21.36	33,640
LPNs and LVNs	$31.60	$29.35 to $35.30	14,480
Registered nurses	$40.14	$37.86 to $48.28	68,980
United States, nursing care facilities
CNAs (nursing assistants)	$20.67	$17.91 to $22.55	534,270
LPNs and LVNs	$33.86	$30.05 to $37.40	188,210
Registered nurses	$41.11	$37.85 to $47.68	142,270

Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.

How staff pay reports work · CNA pay by state

Quality measures

The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.

Measure	This home	Indiana	US
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1	8.8	11.0	13.9
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1	0.0	0.4	0.8
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1	0.5	1.1	1.6
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1	2.1	3.9	3.2
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1	4.5	1.2	1.6
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1	15.1	11.9	14.1
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1	2.8	3.6	4.6
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1	6.3	13.6	15.4
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231	13.0	22.2	23.8
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231	3.1	10.8	12.0
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231	1.6	1.6	1.9
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231	2.4	1.4	1.8

Short-term rehab results

For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Hickory Creek at Sunset's Medicare short-stay residents. On returning residents home or to the community, CMS rates it no different from the national rate (49.2% of residents, after adjusting for how sick they were). How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.

Went home or back to the community

49.2% this home

No different from the national rate

US median of homes 51.5% · Indiana: 111 better, 7 worse

Rate of successful return to home or community from a SNF (risk-standardized discharge to community rate). Higher is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 38 eligible stays.

Potentially preventable readmissions

10.5% this home

No different from the national rate

US median of homes 10.7% · Indiana: 0 better, 17 worse

Rate of potentially preventable hospital readmissions 30 days after discharge from a SNF (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 42 eligible stays.

Infections that led to a hospital stay

Not reported

CMS note: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.

US median of homes 7.1% · Indiana: 0 better, 4 worse

Percentage of infections residents got during their SNF stay that resulted in hospitalization (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2023 to September 2024. 19 eligible stays.

Self-care and mobility at discharge

36.4% this home

Median of homes: Indiana60.0% · US 56.6%

Percentage of residents who are at or above an expected ability to care for themselves and move around at discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 22 residents counted.

Falls with major injury

0.0% this home

Median of homes: Indiana0.0% · US 0.0%

Percentage of SNF residents who experience one or more falls with major injury during their SNF stay. Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 26 residents counted.

New or worsened pressure ulcers

0.0% this home

Median of homes: Indiana1.4% · US 1.7%

Percentage of residents with pressure ulcers or pressure injuries that are new or worsened (adjusted rate). Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 26 residents counted.

Medication list given at discharge

Not reported

CMS note: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.

Median of homes: Indiana100.0% · US 98.7%

Percentage of residents where the SNF provided a current medication list to the resident, family, and/or caregiver at final discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 11 residents counted.

Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.

Owners and operators

Legal business name: HENDRICKS COUNTY HOSPITAL. CMS links this home to American Senior Communities, a group of 90 nursing homes averaging 3.9 stars overall.

Name	Role	Type	Since
Chies, Steven	Managing control - governing body	Individual	12/01/2022
Engels, Erin	Managing control - governing body	Individual	12/01/2022
Gentry, Mark	Managing control - governing body	Individual	12/01/2022
Jackson, Blake	Managing control - governing body	Individual	12/01/2022
Jackson, Ethan	Managing control - governing body	Individual	12/01/2022
Jackson, Mark	Managing control - governing body	Individual	12/01/2022
Jackson, Michael	Managing control - governing body	Individual	05/14/2024
Jackson, Wessley	Managing control - governing body	Individual	12/01/2022
Justice, David	Managing control - governing body	Individual	12/01/2022
Kelsey, Donna	Managing control - governing body	Individual	07/18/2024
Starkey, Tyler	Managing control - governing body	Individual	12/01/2022
Stitle, Stephen	Managing control - governing body	Individual	12/01/2022
Waite, John	Managing control - governing body	Individual	12/01/2022
Whicker, Timothy	Managing control - governing body	Individual	12/01/2022
Wright, Theressa	Managing control - governing body	Individual	12/01/2022
Fenoughty, Deanna	Corporate officer	Individual	07/10/2023
American Senior Communities LLC	Operational/managerial control	Organization	12/01/2022
Andres, Anthony	Operational/managerial control	Individual	10/09/2023
Beaman, Audrey	Operational/managerial control	Individual	09/05/2023
Dice, Mark	Operational/managerial control	Individual	06/01/2023
Fenoughty, Deanna	Operational/managerial control	Individual	07/10/2023
Miers, Jeremy	Operational/managerial control	Individual	06/21/2026
Shane, Andrew	Operational/managerial control	Individual	02/01/2023
Van Camp, Steven	Operational/managerial control	Individual	06/01/2023
Engels, Erin	Trustee of the SNF	Individual	10/25/2014
Gentry, Mark	Trustee of the SNF	Individual	12/01/2022
Starkey, Tyler	Trustee of the SNF	Individual	12/01/2022
Waite, John	Trustee of the SNF	Individual	12/01/2022
Whicker, Timothy	Trustee of the SNF	Individual	12/01/2022
American Senior Communities LLC	Adp of the SNF	Organization	03/19/2025
Hendricks County Hospital	Adp of the SNF	Organization	05/07/2025
Andres, Anthony	Adp of the SNF	Individual	05/19/2025
Dice, Mark	Adp of the SNF	Individual	06/01/2023
Miers, Jeremy	Adp of the SNF	Individual	06/23/2026
Shane, Andrew	Adp of the SNF	Individual	02/01/2023
Van Camp, Steven	Adp of the SNF	Individual	06/01/2023

As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.

Questions to ask on a visit

Chosen from this home's own inspection record.

How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on November 21, 2025: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on July 23, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on November 21, 2025: "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."
Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on September 11, 2024: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.01 hours per resident per day, below the Indiana average of 3.25.
How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.

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Indiana contacts for a concern about a nursing home

These are the official offices in Indiana. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.

Inspections and complaints: Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long-Term Care, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
Resident advocate: Indiana Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 800-622-4484. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
State inspection reports: Indiana Department of Health, Nursing Home Report Cards, where Indiana publishes its own records on licensed homes.

Common questions

What is Hickory Creek at Sunset's Medicare star rating?: CMS rates Hickory Creek at Sunset 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
How many deficiencies did Hickory Creek at Sunset get at its last inspection?: 7 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on November 21, 2025. The Indiana average is 7.2.
Has Hickory Creek at Sunset been fined?: CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
Does Hickory Creek at Sunset accept Medicaid?: It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
Who owns Hickory Creek at Sunset?: CMS lists 36 owners and managers, and links the home to American Senior Communities. Legal business name: HENDRICKS COUNTY HOSPITAL.

Sources

Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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