Peru, IN

Waters Of Peru Skilled Nursing Facility, The

4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 3 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

317 Blair Pike, Peru, IN

(765) 473-4426

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Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

130

Certified beds

Average residents

46

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Infinity Healthcare Consulting

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1972-11-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.72

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.67

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.03

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.09

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

43%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

39%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.9
1.6
0.3 pts worse
1.9
About the same
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.6
1.5
0.1 pts worse
1.8
0.2 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
93.6%
6.4 pts better
93.4%
6.6 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 3.7%
3.8%
0.1 pts better
3.3%
0.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 29.0%
24.6%
4.4 pts worse
11.4%
17.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.2%
5.6%
0.4 pts better
5.4%
0.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 23.8%
23.5%
0.3 pts worse
19.6%
4.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 11.9%
14.8%
2.9 pts better
16.7%
4.8 pts better
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 9.7%
13.3%
3.6 pts better
16.3%
6.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 2.1%
11.7%
9.6 pts better
14.9%
12.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.4%
0.4%
1 pts worse
1.0%
0.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
1.2%
1.2 pts better
1.7%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 18.7%
24.2%
5.5 pts better
19.8%
1.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 9.2%
4.1%
5.1 pts worse
5.1%
4.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.1%
81.6%
16.5 pts better
81.7%
16.4 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 11.1%
10.5%
0.6 pts worse
12.0%
0.9 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 4.5%
1.3%
3.2 pts worse
1.6%
2.9 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
79.0%
21 pts better
79.7%
20.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 18.1%
22.4%
4.3 pts better
23.9%
5.8 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-06-27 · Fire 2025-06-27

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-07-24 · Fire 2024-07-24

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-08-25 · Fire 2023-08-25

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-27

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-08-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-27

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2025-08-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-27

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-08-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-27

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-08-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-24

K300 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

Corrected 2024-09-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-24

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-09-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-24

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-09-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-25

K100 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements.

Corrected 2023-11-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-25

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 2023-10-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-25

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-10-26

C · Minimal harm 2023-08-25

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-10-26

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-27

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-07-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-27

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 2025-07-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-27

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-07-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-24

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 2024-07-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-24

F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Corrected 2024-08-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-24

F636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Corrected 2024-08-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-24

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 2024-08-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-24

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 2024-08-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-24

F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2024-08-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-24

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 2024-08-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-24

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-08-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-24

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-08-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-24

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-08-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-25

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-25

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-25

F921 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Corrected 2023-09-11

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Johnson Memorial Hospital

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 35 facilities 2013-03-01
Berkhouse, Steven

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 21 facilities 2021-10-18
Berkhouse, Steven

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 21 facilities 2021-10-18
Coppernoll, Debra

Contracted Managing Employee · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2018-05-05
Decola, Robert

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 33 facilities 2019-02-16
Dunkle, David

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 35 facilities 2019-06-01
Dunkle, David

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 35 facilities 2019-06-01
Dunkle, David

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 35 facilities 2019-06-01
Miller's Health Systems Inc

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 22 facilities 2013-03-01
The Waters Of Peru Skilled Nursing Facility LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2022-11-01

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