Hawthorne Inn of Peru is a 52-bed assisted living community at 31st Street in Peru, Illinois, close to downtown. The community supplies spacious private and companion suite options, each with a private bathroom and shower. Residents enjoy daily housekeeping and linen service, with all utilities covered except phone, and meals prepared and served restaurant-style three times a day.
Daily life is anchored by certified nursing staff on-site, with nursing coverage averaging about an hour per resident day, nurse aides providing nearly three hours of attentive care per resident daily, and licensed practical nurses present for additional support. Medication assistance is provided as needed. Offerings span recreational and social activities, scheduled group transportation, complimentary wireless internet and television services, and a free membership to AJ’s Fitness Center for active residents. The location on 31st Street in Peru rates 76 on the Walk Score range, so most everyday errands can be done on foot, with many essentials within a quick walk. This walkability makes it easy for residents and visiting family to explore the neighborhood.
The facility’s state inspections have consistently found it fully complying with all assisted living regulations, with no reported deficiencies or resident complaints. Such a track record mirrors the community’s dedication to upholding care and safety standards.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 59m per day | ▲ 34% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 13m per day | ▼ 66% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 52m per day | ▲ 34% State avg: 2h 8m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 35m per day | ▲ 16% State avg: 3h 5m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
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Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 2m per day | ▼ 33% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 42m per day | ▲ 24% State avg: 34m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
In Illinois, the Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation conducts annual unannounced surveys to assess compliance with state and federal healthcare facility standards.
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Illinois state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Inspections
| This Facility | IL Average | vs. IL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 5 | 8 | This facility has 38% fewer total inspections than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (5 vs. IL avg 8).↓ 38% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.11
46% better than State averageState average: 2.04
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.68
25% better than State averageState average: 2.25
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
30.5%
16% worse than State averageState average: 26.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
17.9%
28% worse than State averageState average: 14.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.6%
109% worse than State averageState average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
51.1%
5% worse than State averageState average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
59.8%
18% better than State averageState average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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Estimated distance in miles from Peru's city center to Hawthorne Inn of Peru's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation.
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Hawthorne Inn of Peru is legally operated by Residential Alternatives Of Illinois, Inc..
Hawthorne Inn of Peru has a walk score of 76. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
According to IL state health department records, Hawthorne Inn of Peru's license number is 5100695.
According to IL state health department records, Hawthorne Inn of Peru's license expires on February 6, 2027.
The team at Hawthorne Inn of Peru can be reached at administrator@libertyvillageofperu.com.
Hawthorne Inn of Peru has 52 beds.
Hawthorne Inn of Peru is located at 1101 31St St, Peru, IL 61354.
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