Peru, IN

Hickory Creek At Peru

4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 4 recent health deficiencies with 9 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

390 W Boulevard, Peru, IN

(765) 473-4900

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Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

1 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

Certified beds

Average residents

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

American Senior Communities

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1991-11-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.56

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.98

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

1.86

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.14

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

80%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

72%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	98.1%	93.6% 4.5 pts better	93.4% 4.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	100.0%	95.4% 4.6 pts better	95.5% 4.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	4.8%	3.8% 1 pts worse	3.3% 1.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	62.5%	24.6% 37.9 pts worse	11.4% 51.1 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	3.2%	5.6% 2.4 pts better	5.4% 2.2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	17.7%	23.5% 5.8 pts better	19.6% 1.9 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	18.8%	14.8% 4 pts worse	16.7% 2.1 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0.0%	0.0% About the same	0.1% 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	10.7%	13.3% 2.6 pts better	16.3% 5.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	6.8%	11.7% 4.9 pts better	14.9% 8.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	1.3%	0.4% 0.9 pts worse	1.0% 0.3 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	1.0%	1.2% 0.2 pts better	1.7% 0.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	12.0%	24.2% 12.2 pts better	19.8% 7.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	3.6%	4.1% 0.5 pts better	5.1% 1.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	88.2%	81.6% 6.6 pts better	81.7% 6.5 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-12-23 · Fire 2025-12-23

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)

9 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-09-30 · Fire 2024-09-30

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-10-10 · Fire 2023-10-10

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-23

E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2026-02-05

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-23

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2026-01-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-23

K300 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

Corrected 2026-01-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-23

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2026-01-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-23

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2026-02-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-23

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2026-01-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-23

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2026-02-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-23

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2026-02-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-23

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2026-01-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-30

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2024-11-11

C · Minimal harm 2024-09-30

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-11-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-10

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2023-11-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-10

K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2023-11-22

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-23

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2026-01-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-23

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2026-01-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-23

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2026-01-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-23

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2026-01-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-30

F570 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.

Corrected 2024-10-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-30

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-10-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-30

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2024-10-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-30

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2024-10-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-30

F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2024-10-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-30

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-10-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-30

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-10-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-10

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-11-04