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Hickory Creek At Sunset in Greencastle, IN

Hickory Creek At Sunset is an assisted living community in Greencastle, IN.

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Hickory Creek At Sunset in Greencastle, IN

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  • Interior

    A cozy bedroom with a single bed, pillows, and a nightstand with a lamp.

  • Outdoors

    Three people, two standing outside and one leaning out of a colorful food truck.

  • Decor

    A neatly arranged dining area with tables, chairs, and floral decorations.

  • Landscaping

    A cozy patio area featuring a table with chairs and an umbrella, surrounded by lush garden landscaping.

  • Artwork

    A man stands next to a sign with inspirational advice in a home setting.

  • Outdoor

    A group of people gather around a colorful food truck on a sunny day.

  • Healthcare

    A nurse holding a sign with advice on enjoying your own company.

  • Wheelchair

    Two people at a party; one is seated in a wheelchair, and the other is standing beside them, wearing a mask and glasses.

1109 South Indiana Street, Greencastle, IN 46135

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.5 from 47 reviews
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Overall Review of Hickory Creek At Sunset

common 26 reviews mention this

Care team gets frequent praise

Residents and families repeatedly describe a caring, attentive staff.

Across many reviews, residents and families say staff members are kind, helpful, and genuinely invested in day-to-day needs. Multiple people highlight specific caregiving moments—help with transitions after surgery, attention to resident comfort, and responsiveness when questions come up during visits. Several reviews also describe the facility as feeling family-like because staff members get to know residents by name and treat them individually.

common 7 reviews mention this

Small, home-like atmosphere

Reviews often point to a small, home-like feel.

Several reviews describe Hickory Creek at Sunset as cozy and home-like rather than institutional. Residents and families mention that the staff knows people individually and that the overall environment feels close-knit. A review also notes that it’s a smaller setting, with residents interacting more personally as a result.

differentiator 7 reviews mention this

Rehab and skilled nursing support

Many reviews mention hands-on support for rehab recovery.

Reviews describing rehabilitation after surgery consistently mention the nursing team and therapy process as key parts of recovery. Families talk about smooth admissions and attentive care during the rehab stay, including physical or occupational therapy involvement. One review also contrasts care quality negatively, describing serious problems with pain management and hygiene, which stands out against the more positive rehab accounts.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Dining quality is a recurring problem

Dining complaints come up, including reports of unappealing meals.

Some reviews criticize the food quality, including descriptions that meals are unpleasant and sometimes served cold. Another complaint adds that supplies can run short and that food choices don’t meet expectations. While most reviews focus on staff and care, these dining concerns appear as a clear negative theme in a minority of reviews.

  • A neatly arranged dining area with tables, chairs, and floral decorations.
caveat 1 reviews mention this

Limited help for getting out

One review describes difficulty leaving the building.

A review notes that exiting required a code and that the process felt unreliable when no one was available at the front desk. The same review also reports patient room sizes as too small for comfortable movement. Because it appears in only one review, it’s best read as an individual experience rather than a confirmed pattern.

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Features

Housing

  • 68 resident community capacity 68 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Greencastle, Indiana, offers a variety of amenities that cater to the needs and preferences of seniors. With several places of worship nearby, individuals can easily maintain their spiritual practice and find a supportive community. The proximity to parks like Bowman Park and Robe Ann Park provides opportunities for leisurely walks or outdoor activities. There are also numerous dining options ranging from casual cafes like Café Roy to more upscale restaurants such as 2 West Bistro, ensuring a diverse culinary experience. Additionally, with pharmacies like Kroger Pharmacy and healthcare facilities like Putnam Family Healthcare and St. Vincent Medical Group in close proximity, seniors can access essential medical services conveniently. Overall, this neighborhood offers a comfortable and welcoming environment for seniors looking to settle down in Greencastle.

Places of Worship

  • Mount Zion Baptist Church (0.4 miles)
  • Greencastle Holiness Church (0.5 miles)
  • Asbury Towers (0.7 miles)
  • St Paul the Apostle Catholic Church (0.8 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (0.8 miles)
  • Seventh Day Adventist Church (0.9 miles)
  • Lifebuilder Community Church (1 miles)

Parks

  • Bowman Park (0.5 miles)
  • Robe Ann Park (0.7 miles)
  • Leiber State Rec Area. Cagles Mill Lake (11.1 miles)
  • Raccoon Lake Boat Ramp (13.3 miles)
  • Raccoon Lake State Park (13.8 miles)
  • Camp Na-Wa-Kwa (14.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Mama Nunz's (0.5 miles)
  • Old Topper Pub & Steak House (0.5 miles)
  • Domino's Pizza (0.6 miles)
  • 2 West Bistro (0.7 miles)
  • Marvin's (0.7 miles)
  • TapHouse Burgers (0.8 miles)
  • Moore's Bar & Restaurant (0.8 miles)

Cafes

  • CafĂ© Roy (0.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (0.8 miles)
  • Jameson Coffee (5.4 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (0.6 miles)
  • Putnam County Regional Airport (2.5 miles)
  • Swope Airport (8.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Putnam Womens Health Care (1.1 miles)
  • Putnam Surgical Specialties (1.1 miles)
  • Johnson Nichols Health Clinic (1.1 miles)
  • Putnam Family Healthcare (1.2 miles)
  • St. Vincent Medical Group - Greencastle (1.2 miles)
  • Putnam Pediatrics & Internal Medicine (1.2 miles)
  • Greencastle Internal Medicine (1.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Putnam County Hospital (1.1 miles)
  • Clay County Hospital (15 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Kroger Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Cloverdale Drugs (8.1 miles)
  • Cloverdale Drugs (9.3 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (14.5 miles)

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