The Waters of Peru Skilled Nursing Facility

The Waters of Peru Skilled Nursing Facility is a Nursing Home in Indiana

The Waters of Peru… is a Nursing Home in Indiana

The Waters of Peru Skilled Nursing Facility

PERU, IN 46970 View Map

The Waters of Peru Skilled Nursing Facility is a Nursing Home in Indiana

The Waters of Peru… is a Nursing Home in Indiana

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Overview of The Waters of Peru Skilled Nursing Facility
The Waters of Peru Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation is dedicated to providing exceptional care. It offers short-term and long-term care with a focus on the needs of residents and their families. Services include personalized rehabilitation, memory care, and respite care.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 2.94/day Indiana avg: 3.44/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
4/5
Indiana avg: 3.1/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
Indiana avg: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
Indiana avg: 2.5/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
Indiana avg: 4.1/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 130

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Indiana average
Occupancy rate 29.9%
Residents per day (avg) 42
Occupancy rate
29.9%
Residents per day (avg)
42

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

32% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 24 days

Private pay

48% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Medicaid

20% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Governmental home
County
Home revenue
$4.7M
Operating deficit
-$678.2K
Governmental home County
Home revenue
$4,653,867.00
Operating deficit
$-678,170.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.1M
44.8% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.2M
Total costs $5.3M
Bed community size
130-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
1 year in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.

About this community

Occupancy Rate
32%
Occupied Beds
42 of 130
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.

Indiana average: 68%

License Status
Active
Facility Type
NURSING HOME (Skilled Nursing Facility)
License Date
March 1, 2025

Additional licensing details

License number: 25-000014-1
CMS Certification Number: 155039

Ownership & operating entity

The Waters of Peru Skilled Nursing Facility is administrated by SUZANNE WAGNER.

Profit status: OTHER

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Director of Nursing: PATSY RABER

Care Services

Accepts Medicaid
Accepts Medicare
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax: (765) 472-7609

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Living Well, In Motion, Memory Springs, Respite Care, Comprehensive Wound Care, Respiratory Services
Operating Hours
24 hours - 7 days a week

Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicaid Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicaid Medicare

Inspection History

In Indiana, the Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care is the primary regulatory body that performs onsite inspections and quality of care reviews for all licensed facilities.

10 visits/inspections

Results

5 with citations

0 without citations

Indiana average: 9 complaint visits

Indiana average: 3 inspections with citations

0 complaints

Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.

Indiana average: 4 complaints

Latest inspection

Date:April 9, 2025
Type:Complaint Investigation

22 total citations

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Indiana average: 26 citations

21 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

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The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.
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46.1%
108.40
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5/5
3/5
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-
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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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No
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4/5
4/5
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The Waters of Peru Skilled Nursing Facility
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IN 46970
130
No
THE WATERS OF PERU SKILLED NURSING FACILITY LLC
29.9%
$4,653,675.00
$2,085,082.00
44.8%
41.90
4/5
2.9360
4/5
2/5
4/5
-
16
-
+17%
-15%
-57%
Addison Pointe Health & Rehabilitation Center
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IN 46304
100
No
DOBBEN, STEVEN
92.5%
$15,225,564.00
$5,306,023.00
34.8%
92.50
3/5
3.1554
2/5
3/5
5/5
1
27
1
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Albany Health Care & Rehabilitation Center
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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102
No
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$12,342,683.00
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35%
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2/5
3/5
3/5
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1
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Address 1.4 miles from city center

Address PERU, IN 46970

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

72
Total Staff
61
Employees
11
Contractors
17,018
Total Hours (Quarter)
27
Avg Staff/Day
6.9
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse810.6 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse59.5 No
Certified Nursing Assistant266.9 No
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
47 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
8 staff
3hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
1.9hs shift avg
Dietary Services
11 staff
5.9hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
8.7hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
4.6%
of total hours from contractors
776 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Registered Nurse: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 2
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant260266,85791100%6.9
Licensed Practical Nurse5051,76191100%9.5
Registered Nurse7181,6338695%10.6
Medication Aide/Technician7071,51991100%7.6
Other Dietary Services Staff100101,48091100%5.4
Mental Health Service Worker1015476369%8.7
Nurse Practitioner1015046369%8
Administrator1015036369%8
Dietitian1014895965%8.3
RN Director of Nursing1014785864%8.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist1014785965%8.1
Physical Therapy Aide0224756673%7.2
Speech Language Pathologist0221666774%1.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician022643538%1.8
Physical Therapy Assistant022524752%1.1
Qualified Social Worker0221478%1.9

Health Inspection History

Total Health inspections 3
50% below Indiana average
Indiana average: 6.0

Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

Total Health citations 16
36% below Indiana average
Indiana average: 25.0

5.33 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 16 citations
Complaint investigations 0 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations 0
100% below Indiana average
Indiana average: 0.2
Serious Health citations 0
100% below Indiana average
Indiana average: 0.6
Moderate Health citations 16

Minor Health citations 0
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Jun 27, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Jun 27, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Jun 27, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Jul 24, 2024
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Infinity Health Care
Resident Census by Payment Source
40 Total Residents
Medicare 5 (12.5%)
Medicaid 27 (67.5%)
Private Pay/Other 8 (20%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Nurse Aide Training
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score 6.8
16% better than Indiana average
Indiana average: 8.0
Functional decline score 13.7
20% better than Indiana average
Indiana average: 17.1
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 5.7%
53% below Indiana average.

Walking Ability Worsened 13.0%
10% below Indiana average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 22.4%
9% below Indiana average.
Safety & clinical stability

Falls with Major Injury 4.7%
21% above Indiana average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 7.1%
62% above Indiana average.

Urinary Tract Infection 0.8%
35% below Indiana average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Depressive Symptoms 30.2%
25% above Indiana average.

Antipsychotic Use 11.7%
6% below Indiana average.
Preventive care

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%
7% above Indiana average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%
5% above Indiana average.
Nutrition & physical health

Lost Too Much Weight 3.3%
41% below Indiana average.
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine 97.3%

19% better than Indiana average
Antipsychotic medication increase 3.7%

170% worse than Indiana average
Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

27% better than Indiana average

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Indiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Requires level-of-care determination.

CHOICE Program

Indiana CHOICE

Age 60+, Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$2,000/month (varies).

$10,000 (individual).

Limited funding; regional variation.

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program

Age 65+, or blind, or disabled, Indiana resident, in approved facility, low-income or SSI recipient.

~$1,004/month (including SSI).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

~50 facilities statewide; per diem rate set by FSSA.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Indiana Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Indiana resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Indiana NFCSP Respite Care

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Indiana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Indiana SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Indiana resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Indiana resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand statewide.