Waters of Peru Skilled Nursing Facility, the
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise friendly and welcoming staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 18 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
The facility is highly regarded for its friendly environment and specialized programs like Rock Steady Boxing. Because most reviews are brief star ratings, I recommend scheduling an in-person tour to observe daily interactions and ask specific questions about care protocols that are not covered in online feedback.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
18 reviews on Google“The Waters of Peru Skilled Nursing Facility receives high praise for its welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff, with specific commendations for the dietary team and specialized programming. However, the vast majority of reviews consist of star ratings without written feedback, making it difficult to assess the day-to-day quality of care.”
Quality Themes
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- Friendly and welcoming staff
- High-quality dietary team
- Specialized programs like Rock Steady Boxing
- Warm, home-like environment
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 19 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed you have a very high response rate to online feedback; how do you incorporate that kind of open communication into your daily care for residents?
- 2We are excited to hear about the Rock Steady Boxing program; could you walk us through how residents get involved in that and what other specialized activities are available?
- 3With a capacity of 130 residents, how do you ensure that each individual still receives personalized attention despite the size of the facility?
- 4I see that staffing levels are a current focus for improvement; what steps is the leadership team taking to ensure consistent, high-quality care for every resident?
- 5Given the facility's focus on a home-like environment, how does the dietary team work with residents to accommodate personal preferences or specific nutritional needs?
- 6In the event of a medical emergency, what is the protocol for notifying family members and coordinating with local healthcare providers?
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Key Review Excerpts
“Friendly staff and a fabulous dietary team”
“Great staff, very welcoming, very home feeling. Very friendly place to be and love their patients. Very caring and understanding staff and care team.”
“Beautiful community with charms galore. Taylor in admissions was a gracious host. I absolutely love the Rock Steady Boxing program they offer specifically for persons with Parkinson’s Disease.”
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 · 17 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 needing more daily help over time
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Waters of Peru Skilled Nursing Facility has 27 deficiencies across three surveys, with all issues reportedly corrected by the provider. The most recurring problems involve fire safety systems (sprinkler maintenance, smoke doors), care planning and assessments, and infection control. While no complaints were filed by families, the facility shows persistent challenges with fire safety equipment maintenance across all three surveys, suggesting potential ongoing infrastructure concerns that families should inquire about during visits.
Jun 27, 2025Routine7
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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.
Jul 24, 2024Routine13
Egress Deficiencies
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
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 activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Aug 25, 2023Routine7
Construction Deficiencies
Meet other general requirements.
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
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
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 safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Waters of Peru Skilled Nursing Facility, the
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Infinity Healthcare Consulting
70 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.2/5 · Rank 11 of 69
Ownership & Management
Owners
Johnson Memorial Hospital
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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