ElderGrade
C

69.3/100

Average

Hickory Creek At Peru

390 W Boulevard, Peru, IN 46970

CMS 4/5 stars #3 of 4 in Miami County (765) 473-4900
Certified beds
36
Occupancy
71%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • Nursing staff turnover of 61%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

29.3/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -0.7 for 19 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

10/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 2.46 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.62 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 11% against weekdays

Staff stability

5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 61% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.58 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.62 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.20 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 61.30%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 19 citations

Last standard health inspection: December 23, 2025 (8 months ago).

E Dec 23, 2025 F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 23, 2025 F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 23, 2025 F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 23, 2025 F0757

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Sep 30, 2024 F0570

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 30, 2024 F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 30, 2024 F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 30, 2024 F0692

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of AMERICAN SENIOR COMMUNITIES, which operates 92 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
CHIES, STEVEN Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
DYNES, SHELDON Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
JACKSON, BLAKE Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
JACKSON, ETHAN Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
JACKSON, MARK Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
JACKSON, MICHAEL Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
JACKSON, WESSLEY Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
JUSTICE, DAVID Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
KELSEY, DONNA Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
PIDGEON, JOHN Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
SHORE, MARION Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
STITLE, STEPHEN Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY

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Common questions about Hickory Creek At Peru

What is the ElderGrade for Hickory Creek At Peru? +

Hickory Creek At Peru holds an ElderGrade of C (69.3 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Hickory Creek At Peru? +

Residents receive an average of 3.58 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Hickory Creek At Peru been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 19 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Hickory Creek At Peru accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Hickory Creek At Peru is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.