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Hickory Creek at Peru

390 W Boulevard, Peru, IN 46970

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Hickory Creek at Peru is a nursing home in Peru, Indiana. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(765) 473-4900
Last standard health inspection
December 23, 2025 (10 months ago)
Certified beds
36
Residents per day, on average
26
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Henry County Memorial Hospital
Chain
American Senior Communities
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Indiana average (19 vs 23).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  2. CMS update of March 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  3. 4 citations

    Health inspection on December 23, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0755. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 5, 2026.

    • Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 5, 2026.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 5, 2026.

    • Citation F0757. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 5, 2026.

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  4. 9 citations

    Fire safety inspection on December 23, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0041. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Implement emergency and standby power systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 5, 2026.

    • Citation K0291. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 2026.

    • Citation K0300. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 2026.

    • Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 2026.

    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2026.

    • Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 2026.

    • Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 20, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 3, 2026.

    • Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2026.

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  5. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  6. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  7. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  8. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  9. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.3 to 3.0 hours per resident per day.

  10. 7 citations

    Health inspection on September 30, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0570. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0657 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.

    • Citation F0732. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Post nurse staffing information every day.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.

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  11. 2 citations

    Fire safety inspection on September 30, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 11, 2024.

    • Citation K0353. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 11, 2024.

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  12. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  13. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from August 4, 2022 from $15,000 to $9,750.

  14. 8 citations

    Health inspection on October 10, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 4, 2023.

    • Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 4, 2023.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 4, 2023.

    • Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 4, 2023.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 4, 2023.

    • Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 4, 2023.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2023.

    • Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 4, 2023.

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  15. 2 citations

    Fire safety inspection on October 10, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0511. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2023.

    • Citation K0911. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 22, 2023.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Hickory Creek at Peru last inspected?

CMS lists December 23, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Hickory Creek at Peru have?

CMS lists 19 health citations since October 10, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Hickory Creek at Peru been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Hickory Creek at Peru?

Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.

Is Hickory Creek at Peru a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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