Hickory Creek At New Castle
HICKORY CREEK AT NEW CASTLE in NEW CASTLE, IN — inspection on May 29, 2026.
Found 6 citations. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
Federal health inspectors cited HICKORY CREEK AT NEW CASTLE in NEW CASTLE, IN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0600 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-05-29.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HICKORY CREEK AT NEW CASTLE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-06-26.
Federal health inspectors cited HICKORY CREEK AT NEW CASTLE in NEW CASTLE, IN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0609 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-05-29.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HICKORY CREEK AT NEW CASTLE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-06-26.
Federal health inspectors cited HICKORY CREEK AT NEW CASTLE in NEW CASTLE, IN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0656 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-29.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HICKORY CREEK AT NEW CASTLE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-06-26.
Federal health inspectors cited HICKORY CREEK AT NEW CASTLE in NEW CASTLE, IN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0695 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-29.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HICKORY CREEK AT NEW CASTLE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-06-26.
Federal health inspectors cited HICKORY CREEK AT NEW CASTLE in NEW CASTLE, IN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0697 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-29.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HICKORY CREEK AT NEW CASTLE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-06-26.
Federal health inspectors cited HICKORY CREEK AT NEW CASTLE in NEW CASTLE, IN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0757 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-29.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HICKORY CREEK AT NEW CASTLE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-06-26.