Hickory Creek Healthcare FoundationHickory Creek Healthcare Foundation

I will always recommend Hickory Creek because of the personal, family-like care you provide. The staff knows me by name just as I know all of them. My Mother is a long-term resident and my Father recently had a short stay before they discharged him to the local assisted living facility. I know when the time comes where I will send him. Thanks for all you do.

~ Randy

Hickory Creek at Peru

Peru is located on the banks of the Wabash River and was, at one time, the headquarters for seven of the world’s most famous circuses and is now home to the International Circus Hall of Fame.

Hickory Creek at Peru has 36 licensed beds and has provided quality healthcare to the surrounding communities since 1971.

Nursing Home Services

Our skilled nursing staff will care for your loved one in a comfortable, home-like environment. Please contact us if you would like more detailed information about our services. We want you to feel comfortable about the decision you are making for yourself or for a loved one.

  • Skilled nursing staff
  • Medication management and administration
  • Restorative nursing
  • Physical therapy
  • Speech therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Respiratory services
  • Wound care management
  • IV therapy
  • Pain management
  • Nutritionally balanced meals
  • Assistance with dining
  • Special diets
  • Between meal snacks
  • Hospice care
  • Assistance with daily care
  • Daily social and recreational programs

Additional Services

  • Pharmacy
  • Dental
  • Lab
  • X-Ray
  • Optometry
  • Podiatry
  • Mental health
  • Beauty and barber

Rehabilitation

Our therapists will help you recover in a gentle and positive atmosphere. They will personally evaluate your needs for a safe return home.

Physical therapy

  • Individually designed exercise
  • Wound care
  • Pain reduction
  • Promotion of endurance and independence

Occupational therapy

  • Training in self care
  • Homemaking skills
  • Training and use of specialized equipment

Speech therapy

  • Speech evaluations
  • Treatment of swallowing difficulties
  • Communication aids
  • Hearing evaluation

Rates and Fees include

  • Individualized health care
  • Social and recreational programs
  • Housekeeping services
  • Personal laundry and linen service
  • Balanced meals
  • Snacks
  • Resident and family support
    - Medicare & Medicaid application assistance
    - Insurance billing
    - Return-to-home planning

Learn more about Hickory Creek Healthcare Foundation.
Or Contact Us with your specific questions today.

Contact Information
390 West Boulevard
Peru, IN 46970

765-473-4900 (p)
765-473-3196 (f)

Administrator:
Ruth Fuchs

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