APERION CARE PERU
1850 WEST MATADOR ST, Peru, IN 46970
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How APERION CARE PERU Compares
APERION CARE PERU is a 92-bed for-profit nursing facility in Peru, Indiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Indiana average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (52.0%) is above the Indiana average of 13.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 92 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Peru, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.8 stars.
By the numbers vs. Indiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 52.0% — worse than the Indiana average of 13.6% (282% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.5% — better than the Indiana average of 3.9% (34% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.4% — better than the Indiana average of 3.9% (37% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 5.1% — better than the Indiana average of 22.5% (77% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Indiana averages across 507 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask APERION CARE PERU
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing APERION CARE PERU with other nursing homes in Peru.
How is APERION CARE PERU addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is APERION CARE PERU doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 52.0% here versus 13.6% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help APERION CARE PERU keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.5% here versus 3.9% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at APERION CARE PERU?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does APERION CARE PERU lag behind other Peru options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.8 stars across 4 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at APERION CARE PERU?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Peru
Peru sits in Miami County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.4% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Indiana as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 6,202 (17.4%)
- Median age
- 39.8 years
- Median household income
- $50,616
- Median home value
- $91,100
Demographics for Miami County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Peru.
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