Hickory Creek at Peru is a senior living community based in Peru, Indiana, providing skilled nursing services and long-term care for its residents. This facility is part of the Hickory Creek Healthcare Foundation, which prioritizes compassionate, personalized care and fosters a family-like atmosphere among its residents and staff. The community is designed to assist residents with their daily activities and specific medical needs, ensuring that comprehensive care is a central focus.
Hickory Creek at Peru offers a wide range of care services that cater to the diverse needs of its residents. These services include physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, aimed at supporting residents in maintaining or improving their mobility, daily function, and communication skills. Specialized therapies, such as swallowing therapy and pain management, are available to address more specific health concerns. The facility also provides intravenous therapies and wound care, managed by trained specialists, ensuring comprehensive medical support. For residents experiencing depression, emotional support is part of the holistic care approach. Medication administration and management are handled meticulously, safeguarding residents' medication schedules and health. In addition, the facility features a pharmacy on-site for convenience.
Residents benefit from the care of 24-hour licensed practical nurses, ensuring around-the-clock medical attention and assistance. The inclusion of a barber/beauty salon within the facility offers personal care services, enhancing the quality of life and providing a sense of normalcy and comfort. Respite care options are available for temporary stays, offering relief for regular caregivers. The emphasis on creating a supportive and home-like atmosphere is reflected in resident and family feedback, with reports of positive staff-resident relationships and dedicated care. However, there are concerns about consistency in care quality, with some reviews criticizing adherence to protocols, such as incident reporting. Despite these issues, the facility generally garners positive remarks about its team-oriented environment and commitment to resident well-being.
Costs at this community start at $1,547 and range up to $8,118. The average price in the community is $4,832, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,832. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.