B

HICKORY CREEK AT NEW CASTLE

901 N 16TH STREET, NEW CASTLE, IN 47362
Score: 70 / 100

With a score of 70/100 and a B grade, Hickory Creek At New Castle is a well-regarded option in New Castle, Indiana. The facility performs above average in most CMS categories, placing it in the 63th percentile statewide.

Staffing at Hickory Creek At New Castle is near the national average, with 4.10 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 18 deficiencies at Hickory Creek At New Castle. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.10 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.83 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.07 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.19 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.45 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.37 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

18
Total Deficiencies
Aug 11, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 18 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0600 Severity D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Aug 11, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0740 Severity D
    Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
    Aug 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0745 Severity D
    Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
    Aug 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0727 Severity F
    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.
    May 7, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    May 7, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 5.6% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 3.1% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 13.5% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 3.2% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 6.0% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 6.6% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 25.3% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 70 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - County
Certified Beds
36
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 7, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8