New Castle, IN

Hickory Creek At New Castle

4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 8 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

901 N 16th Street, New Castle, IN

(765) 529-4695

Compare this facility

Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

36

Certified beds

Average residents

25

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Government

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

American Senior Communities

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1992-06-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

91 facilities

Chain averages 4 overall / 3 health / 2 staffing / 5 quality stars

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.83

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.66 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

1.07

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.77 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.19

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.27 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

4.10

All reported nurse hours · state 3.71 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.91

RN + LPN hours · state 1.44 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.45

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.24 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.37

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.45 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.02

Reported PT staffing · state 0.06 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.66

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.24

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.73

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

0%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

64%

Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

13,726

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

0

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9803

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

Healthcare-associated infections

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

Total nurse turnover

0

Baseline 60.71% · Performance 75.00% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Adjusted total nurse staffing

0

Baseline 2.86 hours · Performance 2.68 hours · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure	Facility	National	Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission	Not Available	10.72%	Not Available · Eligible stays 17 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Discharge to community	Not Available	50.57%	Not Available · Eligible stays 11 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Medicare spending per beneficiary	Not Available	1.02	Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Drug regimen review with follow-up	Not Available	95.27%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 7 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Falls with major injury	Not Available	0.77%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 7 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Discharge self-care score	Not Available	53.69%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 4 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Discharge mobility score	Not Available	50.94%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 4 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened	Not Available	2.29%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 7 · Adjusted rate Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization	Not Available	7.12%	Not Available · Eligible stays 7 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage	0%	8.2% 8.2 pts worse	Numerator 0 · Denominator 39
Staff flu vaccination coverage	22.22%	42% 19.8 pts worse	Numerator 16 · Denominator 72
Discharge function score	Not Available	56.45%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 4 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to provider	Not Available	95.95%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 4 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to patient	Not Available	96.28%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · Newly certified or not enough cases to report.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date	Not Available	25.2%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 3 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	90.6%	93.6% 3 pts worse	93.4% 2.8 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 93.9% · Q2 93.8% · Q3 88.6% · Q4 85.7% · 4Q avg 90.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	100.0%	95.4% 4.6 pts better	95.5% 4.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	3.1%	3.8% 0.7 pts better	3.3% 0.2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.9% · Q4 7.1% · 4Q avg 3.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	82.8%	24.6% 58.2 pts worse	11.4% 71.4 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 87.1% · Q2 80.0% · Q3 93.3% · Q4 68.0% · 4Q avg 82.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	6.6%	5.6% 1 pts worse	5.4% 1.2 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.5% · Q2 9.7% · Q3 3.1% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 6.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	23.4%	23.5% 0.1 pts better	19.6% 3.8 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 24.2% · Q2 25.8% · Q3 24.2% · Q4 18.5% · 4Q avg 23.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	13.5%	14.8% 1.3 pts better	16.7% 3.2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.0% · Q2 9.1% · Q3 12.5% · Q4 20.0% · 4Q avg 13.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0.0%	0.0% About the same	0.1% 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	4.7%	13.3% 8.6 pts better	16.3% 11.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 4.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	6.0%	11.7% 5.7 pts better	14.9% 8.9 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.0% · Q2 6.9% · Q3 3.1% · Q4 3.8% · 4Q avg 6.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.0%	0.4% 0.4 pts better	1.0% 1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	3.2%	1.2% 2 pts worse	1.7% 1.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.1% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 5.9% · Q4 3.6% · 4Q avg 3.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	25.3%	24.2% 1.1 pts worse	19.8% 5.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 27.9% · Q2 38.4% · Q3 8.8% · Q4 27.4% · 4Q avg 25.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	5.6%	4.1% 1.5 pts worse	5.1% 0.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.1% · Q2 11.1% · Q3 4.7% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 5.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	65.3%	81.6% 16.3 pts worse	81.7% 16.4 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 65.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	6.2%	1.3% 4.9 pts worse	1.6% 4.6 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 6.2% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-05-08 · Fire 2025-05-08

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-04-05 · Fire 2024-04-05

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nursing and Physician Services (1 deficiency)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-03-24 · Fire 2023-03-24

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2025-06-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2025-06-12

C · Minimal harm 2025-05-08

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-06-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-05

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2024-05-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-05

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-05-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-24

E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2023-05-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-24

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-05-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-24

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-05-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-24

K927 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

Corrected 2023-05-15

C · Minimal harm 2023-03-24

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2023-05-15

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-12

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-09-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-12

F740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Corrected 2025-09-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-12

F745 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Corrected 2025-09-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Corrected 2025-06-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-06-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2025-06-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-06-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-06-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-05

F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Corrected 2024-04-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-05

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-04-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-24

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-04-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-24

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-04-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-24

F851 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-04-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-24

F557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Corrected 2023-04-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-24

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2023-04-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-24

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2023-04-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-24

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-04-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-24

F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Corrected 2023-04-24

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Henry County Memorial Hospital

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 31 facilities 2013-08-01

American Senior Communities LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 89 facilities 2021-03-01

Dice, Mark