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Waters of Peru Skilled Nursing Facility, The
317 Blair Pike, Peru, IN 46970
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Waters of Peru Skilled Nursing Facility, The, in Peru, Indiana, is certified for 130 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Infinity Healthcare Consulting chain.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Indiana median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 2 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 16 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 10, 3 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 12.3 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 22.9.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Indiana median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 35.9%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Miami Co. median | Indiana median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 16 | 19 | 19 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 12.3 | 30.4 | 22.9 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 35.9% | 57.9% | 45.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 in the county, 507 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Indiana average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 27 Jun 2025, 24 Jul 2024.
Severity mix: D ×15 E ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jul 2025 |
| 27 Jun 2025 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jul 2025 |
| 27 Jun 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jul 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2024 |
| 24 Jul 2024 | F0625 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2024 |
| 24 Jul 2024 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2024 |
| 24 Jul 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2024 |
| 24 Jul 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2024 |
| 24 Jul 2024 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2024 |
| 24 Jul 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2024 |
| 24 Jul 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2024 |
| 24 Jul 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2024 |
| 24 Jul 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2024 |
| 25 Aug 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 11 Sep 2023 |
| 25 Aug 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 11 Sep 2023 |
| 25 Aug 2023 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard survey | 11 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Indiana average. Turnover: nursing staff 35.9%, RNs 33.3%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Indiana median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 7.2% | 8.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.1% | 3.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 5.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 13.3% | 9.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 10.4% | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 16.0% | 11.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Johnson Memorial Hospital. Chain: Infinity Healthcare Consulting (69 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Memorial Hospital | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 03/01/2013 |
| Miller'S Health Systems Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2013 |
| The Waters of Peru Skilled Nursing Facility LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2022 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Miami County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blair Ridge Health Campus | Peru | 55 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 25.5 | — | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Hickory Creek At Peru | Peru | 36 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 19 | 52.8 | — | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Aperion Care Peru | Peru | 92 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 28 | 30.4 | — | 30 Jan 2026 |
All 4 facilities in Miami County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Waters of Peru Skilled Nursing Facility, The been cited for?
16 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Indiana median is 19 per facility.
Has Waters of Peru Skilled Nursing Facility, The been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Waters of Peru Skilled Nursing Facility, The compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a Indiana median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Waters of Peru Skilled Nursing Facility, The?
It is part of the Infinity Healthcare Consulting chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Johnson Memorial Hospital, Miller'S Health Systems Inc and The Waters of Peru Skilled Nursing Facility LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Waters of Peru Skilled Nursing Facility, The last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 27 Jun 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 27 Jun 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.