Hickory Creek At Peru
Peru, IN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 155406) · 36 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (765) 473-4900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hickory Creek At Peru has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Indiana state average of 3.14 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, while its staffing rating is 1 star.
Hickory Creek At Peru reports 3.58 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 61.3%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 1 star.
Hickory Creek At Peru has no federal fines on record, with zero total dollar amount and zero payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the CMS Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Hickory Creek At Peru is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Peru, Miami County, Indiana. The facility is certified for 36 beds and reports an average daily census of 25.5 residents. It operates under for-profit corporate ownership and is part of the American Senior Communities chain, which includes 90 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 3.9 stars; ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Hickory Creek At Peru holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Indiana state average of 3.14 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 4 stars, Quality Measures 5 stars, and Staffing 1 star. The low staffing rating corresponds to reported nurse staffing levels of 3.57669 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.61725 RN hours per resident per day, alongside a nursing staff turnover rate of 61.3%.
On penalties, CMS reports zero fines (num_fines: 0, total_fines: $0.00) and zero payment denials for this facility \u2014 no federal fines on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
Families evaluating this facility should weigh the strong overall, health inspection, and quality measure ratings against the notably low staffing rating and high turnover figure. Data sourced from CMS Care Compare; verify current details directly with the facility or on Medicare.gov before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Hickory Creek At Peru has an overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the Indiana state average of 3.14 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed \u2014 nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 3.57669 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.61725 RN hours per resident per day, with a 61.3% nursing turnover rate, resulting in a 1-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and zero payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 36 beds and reports an average daily census of 25.5 residents.
Who owns this facility \u2014 and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the American Senior Communities chain, which includes 90 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on November 1, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures; this facility scores 4, 4, 1, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 7654734900 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7654734900 to arrange a visit and review current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current CMS data for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155406?state=IN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.