All citations for Hickory Creek at Sunset

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

November 21, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 28 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 14, 2024).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0300, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of July 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 8, 2023).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 7, 2024).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 14, 2024).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0927, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 14, 2024).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of July 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 27, 2023).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 8, 2023).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 23, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    No plan of correction on record.

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0552, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 21, 2025).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0578, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 21, 2025).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 21, 2025).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 21, 2025).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 21, 2025).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 21, 2025).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 21, 2025).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 5, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (January 22, 2025).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 7, 2024).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 7, 2024).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0742, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 28, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 24, 2024).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0778, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of June 28, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 24, 2024).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0806, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of June 28, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 24, 2024).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 27, 2023).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 27, 2023).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 27, 2023).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0759, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of July 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 27, 2023).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.