Waters of Peru Skilled Nursing Facility, the

Name: Waters of Peru Skilled Nursing Facility, the
Address: 317 BLAIR PIKE, Peru, IN, 46970, US
Telephone: 7654734426

317 Blair Pike, Peru, IN 46970 · Miami County · 130 certified beds · avg 46 residents/day · certified since Nov 1, 1972

Part of chain: INFINITY HEALTHCARE CONSULTING (69 facilities, chain avg rating 2.0★)

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

2.61

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (16)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Jun 27, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow.
Jun 27, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
Jun 27, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Jul 24, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Jul 24, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not give the resident or their representative written notice of how long it would hold the resident's bed during a hospital stay or approved leave.
Jul 24, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not fully assess residents on time — a complete assessment of health, abilities, and needs is required when a resident is first admitted and at least once every 12 months after that.
Jul 24, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Jul 24, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required.
Jul 24, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide activities that meet residents' needs and interests. Nursing homes must offer meaningful activity programs, not just leave residents idle.
Jul 24, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Jul 24, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy, such as preventing unplanned weight loss or dehydration.
Jul 24, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it.
Jul 24, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Aug 25, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
Aug 25, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it.
Aug 25, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep its building and grounds safe, functional, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (10 → 3).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2023	3	D
2024	10	E
2025	3	D

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Indiana avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	2.61	3.42	3.95	bottom 7% in Indiana; bottom 5% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.58	0.62	0.69	top 47% in Indiana; bottom 49% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	2.28	3.01	3.50	bottom 7% in Indiana; bottom 5% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.58	0.47	0.48	top 24% in Indiana; top 25% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	35.9	45.9	45.8	top 20% in Indiana; top 26% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	33.3	40.4	42.9	top 35% in Indiana; top 33% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.40, RN 0.75, weekend 2.97. Staffing rating: 2/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 3/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Johnson Memorial Hospital	Organization	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	100%	03/01/2013
Berkhouse, Steven	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	10/18/2021
Berkhouse, Steven	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	10/18/2021
Coppernoll, Debra	Individual	Contracted Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	05/05/2018
Decola, Robert	Individual	W-2 Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	02/16/2019
Dunkle, David	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	06/01/2019
Dunkle, David	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	06/01/2019
Dunkle, David	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	06/01/2019
Miller's Health Systems INC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/2013
The Waters of Peru Skilled Nursing Facility LLC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	11/01/2022

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
"Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"If my family member goes to the hospital, how long will you hold their bed, and will we get that in writing?"
"How soon after admission is a full assessment completed, and how are the findings shared with the family?"
"Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
"Who is on the team that builds each resident's care plan, and how quickly is it in place after admission?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection
Hickory Creek at Peru	0.3 mi	Peru, IN	★★★★☆	4/5
Blair Ridge Health Campus	1.0 mi	Peru, IN	★★★★☆	3/5
Aperion Care Peru	6.7 mi	Peru, IN	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Miller's Merry Manor	13.0 mi	Logansport, IN	★★★★☆	4/5
Vernon Health & Rehabilitation	13.5 mi	Wabash, IN	★★★☆☆	3/5
Woodbridge Health Campus	13.8 mi	Logansport, IN	★★★★★	4/5
Camelot Care Center	13.9 mi	Logansport, IN	★★★★☆	5/5
Chase Center	13.9 mi	Logansport, IN	★★★★★	5/5
Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility West	14.0 mi	Wabash, IN	★★★★☆	4/5
Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility East the	14.1 mi	Wabash, IN	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Wellbrooke of Wabash	14.4 mi	Wabash, IN	★★★★☆	3/5
Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre	14.6 mi	Wabash, IN	★★★★☆	4/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 155039.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Waters of Peru Skilled Nursing Facility, the

317 Blair Pike, Peru, IN 46970 · 7654734426

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 4/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
☐ "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "If my family member goes to the hospital, how long will you hold their bed, and will we get that in writing?"
☐ "How soon after admission is a full assessment completed, and how are the findings shared with the family?"
☐ "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
☐ "Who is on the team that builds each resident's care plan, and how quickly is it in place after admission?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 155039 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)