Hickory Creek at Peru

Nursing Home, Hospice Care & Respite Care · Peru, IN

CMS overall rating

390 W Boulevard, Peru, IN 46970 View map

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Hickory Creek at Peru accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.

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Hickory Creek at Peru accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.

Overview of Hickory Creek at Peru

Hickory Creek at Peru is a 36-bed nursing home in Peru, Indiana, located on West Boulevard in a rural area where most trips need a car. Operated by Henry County Memorial Hospital and owned by Hickory Creek Healthcare Foundation, with Brenda Shepherd overseeing administration, the facility is relatively new, having opened within the past year. It currently serves 28 residents at a 78 percent occupancy rate.

There are numerous pathways for coverage since the community welcomes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Monthly pricing starts at $162, so it’s an accessible option for families managing long-term care costs. The average stay length is about 206 days, reflecting a mix of short-term rehabilitation and longer-term residents. Daily nursing support totals around 2 hours and 33 minutes per resident, spread out across registered nurses, licensed nurses, and nursing aides. Such a level of staffing supports nursing oversight and hands-on personal care all day. Being situated in a rural location means visiting family will find the surrounding area serene and car-dependent, with limited walkable options nearby.

Inspection activity shows areas for development. Reflecting positively on operational standards, a complaint investigation confirmed the facility’s compliance with relevant regulations. Latest surveys have marked concerns in care planning, medication handling, and infection control practices, plus deficiencies in bonding coverage. Life Safety Code inspections have noted challenges with sprinkler system maintenance and electrical safety in wet areas. These are practical matters families can discuss during a tour to have a better grasp on how the facility is addressing them.

It’s a must that families contemplating Hickory Creek at Peru visit it, with its transportation context in mind, and take time touring to review how daily care operations function and what improvements are underway.

Facility Direct Line (765) 473-4900

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to state averages

Total nursing care / resident

2h 33m per day

vs avg

4 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric LPN / LVN is +46% above state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
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.	28m per day	▼ 29% State avg: 40m 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.	1h 7m per day	▲ 46% State avg: 46m 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.	1h 48m per day	▼ 21% State avg: 2h 16m 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 11m per day	■ Avg State avg: 3h 14m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
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.	1m per day	▼ 75% State avg: 4m 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.	23m per day	▼ 15% State avg: 27m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

206 days

36-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

1 year in operation

A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.

Walk Score: 3 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

78%

Higher than the Indiana average: 68.1%

Occupied beds

28 / 36

Average occupied beds in Indiana homes 70 beds

Facility TypeNursing Home / Skilled Nursing Facility / Nursing Facility Dually Certified

StatusActive

IssuanceAugust 1, 2024

ExpirationJuly 31, 2026 Expires in 21 days

License Number24-000475-1

CMS Certification Number155406

Hickory Creek at Peru is legally operated by Henry County Memorial Hospital, and administered by Brenda Shepherd.

Profit StatusFor-profit

SNF/NF (Combined)

36 units

Total beds

36 units

Staffing

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

Medical DirectorEamonn Keane

Director of NursingDanielle Parker

Accept Medicaid

Accept Medicare

Fax(765) 473-3196

Pets not allowed

Starting Price$162 per month

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 47 deficiencies 1 complaint 16 inspections

Inspection Score

1 point below the Indiana average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Indiana state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2022 vs. Indiana state average

Overall vs. IN average

Latest Inspection December 23, 2025

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	IN Average	vs. IN Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	47	36	This facility has 31% more total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (47 vs. IN avg 36).↑ 31% worse Rank #205 / 317 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 205th out of 317 homes in Indiana for Deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 317 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2022.	11.8	9	This facility has 31% more deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (11.8 vs. IN avg 9).↑ 31% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	2.9	1.9	This facility has 53% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (2.9 vs. IN avg 1.9).↑ 53% worse Rank #309 / 317 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 309th out of 317 homes in Indiana for Deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Indiana average among 317 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	IN Average	vs. IN Avg
Total visits Combined count of all on-site visits — routine inspections, complaint visits, follow-ups, and other focused visits.	16	19	This facility has had 16% fewer total visits than the Indiana average (16 vs. IN avg 19). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 16% fewer
Inspections with deficiencies Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.	7	7	This facility has inspections with deficiencies in line with the Indiana average (7 vs. IN avg 7).— At avg
Inspection deficiency rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.	44%	37%	This facility has 7 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (44% vs. IN avg 37%).↑ 7% worse
Inspections Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators.	4	13	This facility has 69% fewer inspections than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (4 vs. IN avg 13).↓ 69% better

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.	This Facility	IN Average	vs. IN Avg
Total complaints Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.	1	5	This facility has 80% fewer total complaints than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (1 vs. IN avg 5).↓ 80% better Rank #1 / 293 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 293 homes in Indiana for Total complaints. Shows this facility's total complaints compared to the Indiana average among 293 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Complaints per year Average complaints per year since 2022.	0.3	1.3	This facility has 77% fewer complaints per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (0.3 vs. IN avg 1.3).↓ 77% better

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The December 31, 2024 complaint investigation found no deficiencies and the facility was in compliance with all relevant regulations.
The September 30, 2024 recertification survey cited seven deficiencies including care plan failures, medication labeling issues, infection control lapses, and insufficient surety bond coverage.
Life Safety Code surveys in 2023 and 2024 repeatedly found failures to maintain sprinkler system components and unsafe electrical conditions near wet locations.

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Inspections since 2022

Total health inspections 3

State average N/A

Last Health inspection on Sep 2024

Total health citations

State average N/A

Citations per inspection

5.33

State average N/A

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 16 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)

Critical health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

Serious health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

0 critical citations State average: N/A

0 serious citations State average: N/A

16 moderate citations State average: N/A

0 minor citations State average: N/A

Citations history (last 4 years)

Infection Control moderate citation Sep 30, 2024

Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Sep 30, 2024

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Sep 30, 2024

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Sep 30, 2024

Corrected

Total staff 52

Employees 46

Contractors 6

Staff to resident ratio 1.68 : 1

0% compared with State average

State average ratio: 0 : 0

Avg staff/day 15

Average shift 7 hours

0% compared with State average

State average: 0 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 9,684

Nursing staff breakdown

7.1 hours

10.1 hours

7 hours

Contractor staffing

23 contractor hours this quarter

Occupational Therapy Assistant: 5 Medical Director: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	15	0	15	3,531	92	100%	7
Licensed Practical Nurse	6	0	6	2,520	92	100%	10.1
Medication Aide/Technician	2	0	2	670	59	64%	11
Clinical Nurse Specialist	4	0	4	522	59	64%	7.9
Administrator	1	0	1	496	62	67%	8
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	489	61	66%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	456	57	62%	8
Other Dietary Services Staff	3	0	3	440	67	73%	4.5
Speech Language Pathologist	1	0	1	147	62	67%	2.4
Registered Nurse	4	0	4	135	18	20%	7.1
RN Director of Nursing	2	0	2	118	17	18%	6.2
Physical Therapy Assistant	1	0	1	59	31	34%	1.9
Respiratory Therapy Technician	1	0	1	40	23	25%	1.7
Nurse Aide in Training	1	0	1	17	2	2%	8.7
Occupational Therapy Aide	1	0	1	14	5	5%	2.8
Medical Director	0	1	1	13	11	12%	1.2
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	5	5	10	12	13%	0.8
Physical Therapy Aide	1	0	1	6	3	3%	2
Qualified Social Worker	1	0	1	1	1	1%	1

15 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

6 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

2 Medication Aide/Technician

% of Days 64%

4 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 64%

1 Administrator

% of Days 67%

1 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 66%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 62%

3 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 73%

1 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 67%

4 Registered Nurse

% of Days 20%

2 RN Director of Nursing

% of Days 18%

1 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 34%

1 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 25%

1 Nurse Aide in Training

% of Days 2%

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 5%

1 Medical Director

% of Days 12%

5 Occupational Therapy Assistant

% of Days 13%

1 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 3%

1 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 1%

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No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

High-risk clinical events score 6.5

19% better than State average

State average: 8.0

Functional decline score 9.4

45% better than State average

State average: 17.1

Long-stay resident measures

Significantly above average State avg: 4.1

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 7.6%

37% better than State average

State average: 12.0%

Walking Ability Worsened 10.1%

30% better than State average

State average: 14.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 10.5%

57% better than State average

State average: 24.6%

Falls with Major Injury 6.3%

63% worse than State average

State average: 3.9%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 4.3%

In line with State average

State average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection 0.0%

100% better than State average

State average: 1.2%

Lost Too Much Weight 4.1%

28% better than State average

State average: 5.7%

Depressive Symptoms 62.9%

161% worse than State average

State average: 24.1%

Antipsychotic Use 10.0%

20% better than State average

State average: 12.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 99.1%

6% better than State average

State average: 93.7%

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

5% better than State average

State average: 95.4%

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 91.7%

12% better than State average

State average: 81.7%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

8% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 6 - 7 months

Private pay

36% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Medicaid

56% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 years

Total residents 31

Medicare

3.2% of residents

Medicaid

80.6% of residents

Private pay or other

16.1% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Hickory Creek at Peru from 2014–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Occupancy Rate 81.5% ↓ 5.8pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income $527.1K ↑ ~$509.9K vs 2022

Payroll Costs $1.7M ↓ ~$167.5K vs 2022

Operating Margin 14.5% ↑ 14.0pp vs 2022

Metric	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	93.1%	91.3%	75.2%	69.2%	53.1%	64.4%	83.9%	88.1%	87.3%	81.5%
Beds	36	36	36	36	36	36	36	36	36	36
Net Income	$154,528	$220,327	-$346,093	-$127,454	-$541,271	-$125,958	$246,932	$113,244	$172,622	$537,814
Gross Revenue	$2,703,261	$2,823,164	$2,464,425	$2,350,124	$1,684,384	$2,441,355	$3,000,613	$2,722,561	$2,859,945	$3,043,389
Operating Expenses	$2,428,560	$2,610,360	$2,547,473	$2,603,007	$2,379,490	$2,737,881	$3,508,912	$3,157,061	$3,397,254	$3,116,702
Net Patient Income	$148,388	$214,775	-$352,998	-$132,614	-$548,107	-$133,460	-$56,006	-$29,769	$17,202	$527,128
Net Patient Revenue	$2,576,948	$2,825,135	$2,194,475	$2,470,393	$1,831,383	$2,604,421	$3,452,906	$3,127,292	$3,414,456	$3,643,830
Payroll Costs	$1,045,782	$1,103,278	$1,038,204	$1,059,339	$1,109,365	$1,259,051	$1,751,382	$1,775,877	$1,901,540	$1,734,023
Operating Margin %	5.8%	7.6%	-16.1%	-5.4%	-29.9%	-5.1%	-1.6%	-1.0%	0.5%	14.5%
Medicare %	5.3%	5.4%	4.0%	5.7%	7.2%	10.4%	14.1%	6.5%	4.9%	5.8%
Medicaid %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	83.7%	80.7%	79.8%
Private %	94.7%	94.6%	96.0%	94.3%	92.8%	89.6%	85.9%	9.8%	14.3%	14.4%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$211	$236	$221	$272	$263	$308	$312	$270	$298	$340
Cost/Day	$199	$218	$257	$286	$341	$324	$318	$273	$296	$291
Avg Length of Stay	815.3 days	333.1 days	215.5 days	478.8 days	183.6 days	162.7 days	193.9 days	350.8 days	159.4 days	205.9 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Net patient revenue

$3.6M

Net patient income

$527.1K

For-profit Corporation

Net patient revenue

$3.6M

Net patient income

$527.1K

Other income

$10.7K

Payroll costs

$1.7M 47.6% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$1.4M

Total costs

$3.1M

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Most new residents arrive under Medicaid (56% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 1 years.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 8%

Private pay 36%

Medicaid 56%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 15%

Private pay 27%

Medicaid 58%

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Who is the Director of Nursing at Hickory Creek at Peru?

Danielle Parker is the Director of Nursing at Hickory Creek at Peru.

Who is the owner of Hickory Creek at Peru?

Hickory Creek at Peru is legally operated by Henry County Memorial Hospital, and administered by Brenda Shepherd.

Is Hickory Creek at Peru in a walkable area?

Hickory Creek at Peru has a walk score of 3. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Hickory Creek at Peru?

According to IN state health department records, Hickory Creek at Peru's license number is 24-000475-1.

When does Hickory Creek at Peru's license expire?

According to IN state health department records, Hickory Creek at Peru's license expires on July 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Hickory Creek at Peru?

Hickory Creek at Peru's occupancy is 78%.

Are pets allowed at Hickory Creek at Peru?

No, Hickory Creek at Peru has a no-pet policy.

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Hickory Creek at Peru

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Indiana state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2022

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)

Citations history (last 4 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

15 Certified Nursing Assistant

6 Licensed Practical Nurse

2 Medication Aide/Technician

4 Clinical Nurse Specialist

1 Administrator

1 Mental Health Service Worker

1 Nurse Practitioner

3 Other Dietary Services Staff

1 Speech Language Pathologist

4 Registered Nurse

2 RN Director of Nursing

1 Physical Therapy Assistant

1 Respiratory Therapy Technician

1 Nurse Aide in Training

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

1 Medical Director

5 Occupational Therapy Assistant

1 Physical Therapy Aide

1 Qualified Social Worker

Penalties and fines

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

Who this home usually serves

Mostly long-term care residents

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