Aperion Care Peru
1850 West Matador St · Peru, IN · 46970 · 7656895000
92 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Aperion Care
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 73 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.38 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.43 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.14 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 50% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (28 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2026
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2026
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2026
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.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2026
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2026
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 30, 2026
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E December 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected December 21, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected November 20, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected November 20, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected November 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected November 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected November 20, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 20, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 20, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected October 26, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 29, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 26, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 29, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected October 26, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 29, 2023
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.
Corrected October 26, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155702 · certified since May 29, 2002. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.