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

Inspection record 30% of score 54
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 60
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 62
Context 5% 75

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-day3.383.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.430.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.14≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year50%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (28 in the current record)

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · D January 30, 2026

    Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

    Corrected March 16, 2026 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · D January 30, 2026

    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

    Corrected March 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected November 20, 2024 · Infection Control

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.