Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
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Scenic Hills at the Monastery is a 129-bed skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care community in Ferdinand, Dubois County, Indiana, set on the grounds of the Monastery of the Immaculate Conception. Accepted are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. The community serves residents across skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care, respite, and rehabilitation.
The inspection record reflects a facility performing close to state average on compliance while standing clearly above it on health inspection and quality measures ratings. Over four years on file, the facility averaged 5 deficiencies annually, only modestly above Indiana’s 4.2 average, with no immediate jeopardy findings, fines, or enforcement actions. Substantiated complaint findings have centered on fall follow-up and infection control practices rather than abuse or serious harm events. The facility holds a 4-star CMS overall rating, with a health inspection sub-rating 46.5 percent above Indiana’s average and Quality Measures 23.5 percent above state benchmark. Staffing differs with those strengths: the CMS staffing sub-rating reflects case-mix adjusted hours 60.8 percent below state average, placing it at 1 star on that dimension alone. Occupancy on the 88 certified SNF beds has trended toward full capacity in recent surveys.
Amenities include a bistro, fitness center, salon, and private dining room, alongside an on-site pharmacy and lab. The monastery campus setting provides scenic grounds and views differentiating the community from typical urban SNFs.
The community fits older adults in Dubois County seeking skilled nursing, memory care, or assisted living in a campus setting anchored by the Benedictine monastery grounds.
Scenic Hills at the Monastery is legally operated by Good Samaritan Hospital, and administrated by Bailey Sherman.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In Indiana, the Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care is the primary regulatory body that performs onsite inspections and quality of care reviews for all licensed facilities.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
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20 | 36 | This facility has 44% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana nursing home (20 vs. IN avg 36).↓ 44% better |
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Deficiencies per year
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5 | 9 | This facility has 44% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana nursing home (5 vs. IN avg 9).↓ 44% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
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1.1 | 1.9 | This facility has 42% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana nursing home (1.1 vs. IN avg 1.9).↓ 42% better |
Inspections
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Total visits
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18 | 19 | This facility has 5% fewer total visits than a typical Indiana nursing home (18 vs. IN avg 19).↓ 5% better |
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Inspections with deficiencies
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6 | 7 | This facility has 14% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana nursing home (6 vs. IN avg 7).↓ 14% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
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33% | 37% | This facility has 4 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana nursing home (33% vs. IN avg 37%).↓ 4% better |
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Inspections
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11 | 13 | This facility has 15% fewer inspections than a typical Indiana nursing home (11 vs. IN avg 13).↓ 15% better |
Complaints & Investigations
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Total complaints
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4 | 5 | This facility has 20% fewer total complaints than a typical Indiana nursing home (4 vs. IN avg 5).↓ 20% better |
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Complaints per year
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1 | 1.3 | This facility has 23% fewer complaints per year than a typical Indiana nursing home (1 vs. IN avg 1.3).↓ 23% better |
The most recent inspection on June 24, 2025, found the facility in compliance with Life Safety Code and environmental standards without deficiencies. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies primarily related to resident care, including fall prevention, infection control, medication management, and maintaining a sanitary environment. Several complaint investigations were conducted, with some substantiated findings involving quality of care after falls, infection control, and medication storage, while most complaints were unsubstantiated. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions were listed in the available reports. The facility’s recent clean inspections suggest improvement following prior citations in care and safety practices.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsIndiana average 6
Last Health inspection on Mar 2025
Indiana average 25
Indiana average 4.12
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
11 of 17 citations resulted from standard inspections; 5 of 17 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 17 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Indiana average: 0.2
Indiana average: 0.6
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
No contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
No contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
No contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
2,812 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 40 | 0 | 40 | 9,249 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 14 | 0 | 14 | 4,365 | 92 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 14 | 0 | 14 | 4,321 | 92 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 12 | 0 | 12 | 3,610 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,155 | 91 | 99% | 8.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,113 | 67 | 73% | 7.8 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 928 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 6 | 0 | 6 | 863 | 71 | 77% | 8.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 5 | 5 | 693 | 70 | 76% | 5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 656 | 69 | 75% | 5.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 654 | 63 | 68% | 5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 470 | 60 | 65% | 7.8 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 5 | 0 | 5 | 401 | 44 | 48% | 6.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 399 | 68 | 74% | 5.1 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 4 | 4 | 363 | 57 | 62% | 5.7 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 294 | 39 | 42% | 7.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 51 | 46 | 50% | 1.1 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 48 | 36 | 39% | 1.3 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
53% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
23% of new residents, often for short stays.
24% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Scenic Hills at the Monastery based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
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Estimated distance in miles from Ferdinand's city center to Scenic Hills at the Monastery's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Scenic Hills at the Monastery is located in FERDINAND, Indiana.
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The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.
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| Scenic Hills at the Monastery |
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Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. |
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Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL
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MC
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IL
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Sarah Orm is the Director of Nursing at Scenic Hills at the Monastery.
The legal owner and operator of Scenic Hills at the Monastery is Good Samaritan Hospital.
Scenic Hills at the Monastery has a walk score of 55. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to IN state health department records, Scenic Hills at the Monastery's license number is 25-000534-1.
According to IN state health department records, Scenic Hills at the Monastery's license expires on April 30, 2026.
Scenic Hills at the Monastery's occupancy is 47%.
Bailey Sherman is the administrator of Scenic Hills at the Monastery.
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