Miller's Merry Manor

    317 Blair Pike, Peru, IN 46970
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing
    4.6ยท25 reviews

    Warm caring community with Parkinson's

    I'm very pleased with this beautiful, home-like community-Taylor and the admissions team were gracious, the staff are warm and attentive, and the Parkinson's-friendly Rock Steady Boxing program and dietary team are outstanding. The older building is clean and pretty; the care team is caring, proactive, and communicates well with our family through quarterly care meetings, quickly handling medication/room/PT changes. I recommend this community-just a few small updates would make it even better.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.60ยท(25)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.7
    • Staff

      4.2
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      3.0
    • Value

      4.6

    Pros

    • Courteous and helpful staff
    • Attentive, family-focused nursing care
    • Proactive issue resolution
    • Strong family communication
    • Regular quarterly care-plan meetings
    • Responsive medication and therapy adjustments
    • Clean, well-maintained interior areas
    • Pleasant appearance despite an older building

    Cons

    • Inconsistent responsiveness to call lights and resident requests
    • Gaps in timely pain-management and clinical follow-up
    • Limited bedside communication access
    • Operational inconsistencies in care follow-through
    • Older physical plant with maintenance limitations
    • Inconsistent maintenance and cleanliness perceptions

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews present a mixed but actionable picture. Many families and visitors praise staff for being warm, courteous and helpful; reviewers consistently describe attentive nursing and a willingness by staff and management to address concerns when they are raised. The facility appears to hold regular care-plan reviews and maintains communication channels with families, with specific mentions of quarterly meetings and prompt adjustments to medications, room assignments, and therapy when requested.

    At the same time, a pattern of inconsistent operational performance emerges. Several reviewers called out delays in responding to call lights and resident requests, and some described situations where clinical needs โ€” particularly pain management and urgent follow-up โ€” did not receive timely attention. In at least one case reviewers noted difficulty reaching a phone from the bedside; this suggests gaps in bedside communication access and staff availability during peak demand periods.

    Physical plant and environment receive mixed feedback. Multiple comments describe the interior as clean and attractive despite the buildingโ€™s age, while other impressions indicate visible wear and perceived maintenance shortfalls. This produces divergent perceptions of cleanliness and upkeep; prospective families should verify maintenance and sanitation practices during a visit. There is limited specific information about dining and recreational programming in the summaries provided, so no clear pattern about meal quality or activity engagement can be determined from these reviews alone.

    Management practices show strengths in family engagement and in taking action on discrete issues, but operational inconsistencies undermine that capability at times. The combination of scheduled care meetings and proactive resolution steps is a positive sign of administrative involvement; however, the recurring mentions of delayed responses and care follow-through suggest opportunities to strengthen staffing patterns, bedside communication systems, and clinical oversight. Prospective residents and families would benefit from focused questions at tour and intake: typical staff-to-resident ratios by shift, call-light response-time expectations and metrics, protocols for pain management and urgent clinical changes, and examples of recent maintenance or renovation work.

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    Medicare Ratings

    4ยท/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Miller's Merry Manor is located at 317 Blair Pike, Peru, IN, 46970.

    About Miller's Merry Manor

    Miller's Merry Manor is a healthcare facility that takes care of older adults in a supportive and friendly setting, and the staff keeps the nursing home area free from dangers that might cause accidents, which families appreciate for peace of mind. Residents can choose from different types of care like skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, memory care, and rehabilitation, and there are also home care services for those who need a trained aide or some non-medical help. The facility has 130 certified beds, usually with about 77 residents living there, so people don't feel too crowded, and the rooms, especially the memory care rooms, are comfortable, with cozy recliners, bedside tables, and quiet spaces to help people relax. Miller's Merry Manor has a large bird aviary where residents spend time watching the birds, which many find calming and enjoyable, plus there's a dedicated therapy gym with modern equipment, parallel bars, a small kitchen area, and steps for exercise, making it easier for folks to recover after illness, injury, or surgery with help from physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy programs that fit what each person needs to regain independence.

    The staff follows care plans they create and update within a week of someone moving in, so the care always matches the person's needs, and Miller's also runs vaccination programs for flu and pneumonia, which are important for older people's health. They provide activities and programs that help with memory, so residents with dementia or Alzheimer's stay more engaged, and there are secure areas plus a special sitting area with a loveseat, armchairs, small tables, and nice art, so those who need memory care can feel safe and comfortable. Miller's Merry Manor has ongoing resident and family councils, and the staff spends time with families to help them support their loved one or prepare for the transition back home. The staff includes Registered Nurses, LPNs, and CNAs, and the care hours per resident are about 0.81 for RNs, 1.02 for LPNs, and 2.29 for CNAs each day, which helps make sure needs are met.

    Medicare and Medicaid pay for care if someone qualifies, and the building is fully sprinklered for safety, with several types of rooms and amenities, and meals using good ingredients. Miller's Merry Manor isn't part of a hospital or a continuing care retirement community, and it doesn't participate in a quality indicator survey, but it does share data about inspections, quality, and staffing. There's a culture of friendliness here, and the place has earned community awards for its activities, food, and overall care. The staff works to make the environment engaging, supporting physical, social, mental, and emotional well-being, with personalized care in a warm atmosphere, and for people who are active and independent, there are independent living options as well. This is a for-profit corporation, and while it doesn't use special terms like "Memory Care" or "Rehab services" in its naming, Miller's Merry Manor provides many different kinds of care for older adults, always aiming to make residents feel safe, respected, and comfortable.

    People often ask...

    Miller's Merry Manor offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    The full address for this community is 317 Blair Pike, Peru, IN 46970.

    No, Miller's Merry Manor does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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