Heritage Health-Peru, located in Peru, Illinois, is a senior living community that offers a range of care services, primarily focusing on nursing-home care with additional assisted-living options. The facility is certified by Medicare and Medicaid and has been a Medicare participant since January 1, 1967. It currently houses 75 residents and provides services designed to support the health and well-being of its occupants. These services include skilled nursing care, which ensures 24-hour medical supervision and assistance with essential daily activities. Rehabilitation services such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy are available to help residents enhance or maintain their independence. Heritage Health-Peru also offers memory care services to address the needs of residents with cognitive impairments.

In addition to healthcare services, Heritage Health-Peru features various amenities aimed at enriching the resident experience. These include a barber/beauty salon for personal grooming and a chapel for spiritual needs and gatherings. The facility organizes clubs and communities to foster social interaction and engagement among residents. It provides resident and family counseling services, emphasizing the importance of community and support. Partnered with Saint Louis University Hospital, Heritage Health-Peru ensures access to specialized medical care when needed. Despite this, recent reviews from former employees and families have highlighted significant challenges, including issues with communication, workplace environment, and care quality. Concerns about staff readiness and management practices, as well as health and safety conditions, particularly in relation to Covid infections, have been raised. This feedback underscores the need for ongoing attention to improvement in various aspects of operational and management practices at the facility.

Costs at this community start at $1,500 and range up to $9,020. The average price in the community is $5,260, which is more than the average price in the area of $5,111. 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.