Hickory Creek at Peru
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise small, intimate, family-like environment. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 29 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
Hickory Creek at Peru is highly regarded for its small, intimate environment and proactive communication, making it a strong candidate for families prioritizing personalized care. Because the facility is small, we recommend scheduling a tour to observe the staff-to-resident interaction firsthand to ensure the 'family-like' atmosphere aligns with your loved one's specific needs.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
29 reviews on Google“Hickory Creek at Peru is consistently praised for its small, intimate, and family-like atmosphere, which allows staff to build close relationships with residents. Reviewers frequently highlight the facility's cleanliness and the proactive, attentive nature of the nursing and support staff. While the feedback is overwhelmingly positive regarding the culture and environment, potential families should note that the reviews are almost exclusively five-star ratings, which may not capture a full range of experiences.”
Quality Themes
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- Small, intimate, family-like environment
- Attentive and proactive nursing staff
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Strong communication regarding resident updates
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 30 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
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Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given that you have a smaller capacity of 36 residents, how do you foster that family-like environment while balancing the current staffing levels?
- 2I noticed that communication is a highlight for many families here; what is your preferred process for keeping us updated on our loved one's daily health and well-being?
- 3With your current staffing rating, what specific steps are you taking to ensure that every resident receives the consistent, attentive care that your facility is known for?
- 4Could you walk me through how your nursing team handles unexpected medical needs or emergencies during the overnight hours?
- 5I see that you engage with feedback online; how do you incorporate input from families into the daily life and activity planning for residents?
- 6With four state violations noted in the past year, could you share how you have addressed those specific areas to improve the care experience for residents?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff are able to really get to know their residents and it’s allows for a more family/homey felling. They are willing to work with you about anything needed for your family member residing there. Very prompt on calling with any updates, setting up out of facility appointments and making sure to ask if you need anything.”
“Every time I visit Hickory Creek at Peru, I’m impressed by how clean the facility is and how attentive the staff are with the residents. It’s clear that the residents are well cared for.”
“Great team of nurses putting their residents needs before themselves day and night! Kudos to all the staff making a positive difference for this cozy little facility!”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 15 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility shows a concerning pattern of recurring deficiencies across multiple surveys, with issues persisting in medication management, care planning, and fire safety systems. The facility has faced 32 deficiencies across three surveys, with several problems appearing repeatedly, including incomplete care plans and medication oversight issues. While most deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of recurring violations in core care areas suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should carefully consider.
Dec 23, 2025Routine13
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Egress Deficiencies
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Sep 30, 2024Routine9
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
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.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Oct 10, 2023Routine10
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
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.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Hickory Creek at Peru
for profit
Chain Affiliation
American Senior Communities
91 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.8/5 · Rank 48 of 91
Ownership & Management
Owners
Henry County Memorial Hospital
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
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