Scenic Hills at the Monastery

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Ferdinand, IN

CMS overall rating

710 Sunrise Drive, Ferdinand, IN 47532 View map

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Scenic Hills at the Monastery accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Overview of Scenic Hills at the Monastery

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.

Facility Direct Line (812) 504-2048

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to state averages

Total nursing care / resident

3h 9m per day

vs avg

5 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +23% above state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.	28m per day	▼ 30% State avg: 40m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.	39m per day	▼ 15% State avg: 46m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.	1h 46m per day	▼ 22% State avg: 2h 16m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.	2h 32m per day	▼ 22% State avg: 3h 14m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.	5m per day	▲ 23% State avg: 4m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.	15m per day	▼ 46% State avg: 27m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

173 days

129-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

1 year in operation

A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.

Walk Score: 55 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

47%

Lower than the Indiana average: 68.1%

Occupied beds

61 / 129

Average occupied beds in Indiana homes 70 beds

Facility TypeNursing Home / Skilled Nursing Facility / Nursing Facility Distinct Part

StatusActive

IssuanceMay 1, 2025

ExpirationApril 30, 2027

License Number25-000534-1

CMS Certification Number155493

Scenic Hills at the Monastery is legally operated by Good Samaritan Hospital, and administered by Bailey Sherman.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Medicare (SNF)

20 units

SNF/NF (Combined)

68 units

Residential

41 units

Total beds

129 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Medical DirectorKevin Lusk

Director of NursingSarah Orm

Accept Medicare

Rehabilitation Services

Short-Term Rehab

24-Hour Staffing

Skilled Services

Fax(765) 584-7496

Fitness Center/Gym

Beautiful Views

Water View

Salon

Bistro

Private Dining Room

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 40 deficiencies 4 complaints 18 inspections

Inspection Score

2 points below the Indiana average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Indiana state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2022 vs. Indiana state average

Overall vs. IN average

Latest Inspection June 24, 2025 Life Safety

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	IN Average	vs. IN Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	40	36	This facility has 11% more total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (40 vs. IN avg 36).↑ 11% worse Rank #185 / 317 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 185th out of 317 homes in Indiana for Deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 317 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2022.	10	9	This facility has 11% more deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (10 vs. IN avg 9).↑ 11% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	2.2	1.9	This facility has 16% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (2.2 vs. IN avg 1.9).↑ 16% worse Rank #190 / 317 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 190th out of 317 homes in Indiana for Deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Indiana average among 317 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	IN Average	vs. IN Avg
Total visits Combined count of all on-site visits — routine inspections, complaint visits, follow-ups, and other focused visits.	18	19	This facility has had 5% fewer total visits than the Indiana average (18 vs. IN avg 19). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 5% fewer
Inspections with deficiencies Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.	6	7	This facility has 14% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (6 vs. IN avg 7).↓ 14% better
Inspection deficiency rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.	33%	37%	This facility has 4 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (33% vs. IN avg 37%).↓ 4% better
Inspections Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators.	11	13	This facility has 15% fewer inspections than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (11 vs. IN avg 13).↓ 15% better

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.	This Facility	IN Average	vs. IN Avg
Total complaints Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.	4	5	This facility has 20% fewer total complaints than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (4 vs. IN avg 5).↓ 20% better Rank #128 / 293 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 128th out of 293 homes in Indiana for Total complaints. Shows this facility's total complaints compared to the Indiana average among 293 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Complaints per year Average complaints per year since 2022.	1	1.3	This facility has 23% fewer complaints per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (1 vs. IN avg 1.3).↓ 23% better

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on June 24, 2025, found the facility in full compliance with Life Safety Code and fire safety requirements, with no deficiencies cited.
The March 10, 2025 annual inspection cited six deficiencies including failure in resident dignity during meals, skin care, fall prevention, infection control, and tuberculosis testing.
Complaint investigations from 2023 to 2024 showed both substantiated issues with fall prevention and infection control and multiple unsubstantiated complaints, indicating inconsistent compliance with care and safety standards.

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Inspections since 2022

Total health inspections 6

State average N/A

Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total health citations

State average N/A

Citations per inspection

2.83

State average N/A

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).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)

Critical health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

Serious health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

0 critical citations State average: N/A

0 serious citations State average: N/A

16 moderate citations State average: N/A

1 minor citation State average: N/A

Citations history (last 4 years)

Infection Control moderate citation Mar 10, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Mar 10, 2025

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Mar 10, 2025

Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Mar 10, 2025

Corrected

Total staff 133

Employees 113

Contractors 20

Staff to resident ratio 1.51 : 1

0% compared with State average

State average ratio: 0 : 0

Avg staff/day 45

Average shift 7.4 hours

0% compared with State average

State average: 0 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 30,631

Nursing staff breakdown

8.9 hours

8.4 hours

7.3 hours

Contractor staffing

2,812 contractor hours this quarter

Speech Language Pathologist: 5 Physical Therapy Aide: 4 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Medical Director: 1

Staff by category


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

40 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

14 Medication Aide/Technician

% of Days 100%

14 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

12 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 100%

8 Registered Nurse

% of Days 99%

6 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 73%

2 Administrator

% of Days 68%

6 RN Director of Nursing

% of Days 77%

5 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 76%

4 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 75%

3 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 68%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 65%

5 Nurse Aide in Training

% of Days 48%

3 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 74%

4 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 62%

1 Dietitian

% of Days 42%

4 Occupational Therapy Assistant

% of Days 50%

1 Medical Director

% of Days 39%

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No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

High-risk clinical events score 4.3

46% better than State average

State average: 8.0

Functional decline score 13.5

21% better than State average

State average: 17.1

Long-stay resident measures

Significantly above average State avg: 4.1

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 6.2%

48% better than State average

State average: 12.0%

Walking Ability Worsened 8.5%

41% better than State average

State average: 14.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 25.6%

In line with State average

State average: 24.6%

Falls with Major Injury 1.0%

74% better than State average

State average: 3.9%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 1.9%

58% better than State average

State average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection 0.3%

73% better than State average

State average: 1.2%

Lost Too Much Weight 4.0%

30% better than State average

State average: 5.7%

Depressive Symptoms 4.1%

83% better than State average

State average: 24.1%

Antipsychotic Use 8.9%

29% better than State average

State average: 12.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 95.7%

In line with State average

State average: 93.7%

Influenza Vaccine 97.6%

In line with State average

State average: 95.4%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 1.49

7% better than State average

State average: 1.60

ED visits per 1,000 days 1.57

6% worse than State average

State average: 1.48

Short-stay resident measures

Significantly above average State avg: 2.9

Pneumococcal Vaccine 93.5%

14% better than State average

State average: 81.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than State average

State average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine 96.3%

22% better than State average

State average: 79.0%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 10.6%

53% better than State average

State average: 22.4%

Emergency department visits 16.3%

55% worse than State average

State average: 10.5%

Falls with major injury 0.0%

100% better than State average

State average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 53.0%

In line with State average

State average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 56.1%

11% better than State average

State average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

53% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

23% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Medicaid

24% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Total residents 88

Medicare

11.4% of residents

Medicaid

51.1% of residents

Private pay or other

37.5% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Scenic Hills at the Monastery from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Occupancy Rate 87.1% ↑ 4.4pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income $2.1M ↓ ~$89.1K vs 2022

Payroll Costs $5.9M ↑ ~$446.7K vs 2022

Operating Margin 15.6% ↓ 2.3pp vs 2022

Metric	2011	2012	2014	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	87.9%	84.3%	91.8%	94.4%	90.9%	93.0%	83.9%	67.6%	77.2%	82.7%	87.1%
Beds	91	91	88	88	88	88	129	129	129	129	129
Net Income	$1,119,624	$883,501	$834,134	-$1,390,922	-$2,796,465	$1,645,286	$542,456	-$1,325,877	$1,690,702	$2,942,150	$2,172,475
Gross Revenue	$6,383,900	$6,547,377	$7,682,349	$7,852,187	$7,765,828	$9,078,238	$8,874,932	$8,939,071	$11,780,488	$13,648,690	$14,785,757
Operating Expenses	$5,126,487	$5,157,859	$5,900,010	$8,458,877	$9,768,793	$6,306,409	$7,426,196	$9,069,350	$9,087,361	$10,220,580	$11,538,267
Net Patient Income	$1,130,601	$899,041	$833,594	-$1,395,410	-$2,797,145	$1,645,286	$510,348	-$837,694	$1,605,836	$2,222,186	$2,133,095
Net Patient Revenue	$6,257,088	$6,056,900	$6,733,604	$7,063,467	$6,971,648	$7,951,695	$7,936,544	$8,231,656	$10,693,197	$12,442,766	$13,671,362
Payroll Costs	$2,891,890	$2,924,388	$3,008,233	$3,226,901	$3,288,095	$3,350,997	$3,722,636	$4,722,448	$5,025,818	$5,413,190	$5,859,865
Operating Margin %	18.1%	14.8%	12.4%	-19.8%	-40.1%	20.7%	6.4%	-10.2%	15.0%	17.9%	15.6%
Medicare %	13.6%	10.5%	13.5%	9.3%	9.7%	13.4%	10.6%	8.0%	11.2%	14.1%	9.1%
Medicaid %	0.0%	0.0%	49.6%	50.1%	56.1%	50.2%	49.5%	45.8%	44.7%	41.8%	45.5%
Private %	86.4%	89.5%	36.9%	40.6%	34.3%	36.3%	40.0%	46.2%	44.1%	44.2%	45.4%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$214	$216	$228	$232	$239	$266	$279	$258	$294	$319	$333
Cost/Day	$176	$184	$200	$278	$335	$211	$261	$284	$250	$262	$281
Avg Length of Stay	405.5 days	384.5 days	342.9 days	223.5 days	197.2 days	185.5 days	138.0 days	153.1 days	130.8 days	148.9 days	172.7 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Net patient revenue

$13.7M

Net patient income

$2.1M

For-profit Corporation

Net patient revenue

$13.7M

Net patient income

$2.1M

Other income

$39.4K

Payroll costs

$5.9M 42.9% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$5.7M

Total costs

$11.5M

What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Most new residents arrive under Medicare (53% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 53%

Private pay 23%

Medicaid 24%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 31%

Private pay 42%

Medicaid 27%

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Who is the Director of Nursing at Scenic Hills at the Monastery?

Sarah Orm is the Director of Nursing at Scenic Hills at the Monastery.

Who is the owner of Scenic Hills at the Monastery?

Scenic Hills at the Monastery is legally operated by Good Samaritan Hospital, and administered by Bailey Sherman.

Is Scenic Hills at the Monastery in a walkable area?

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.

What is the license number of Scenic Hills at the Monastery?

According to IN state health department records, Scenic Hills at the Monastery's license number is 25-000534-1.

When does Scenic Hills at the Monastery's license expire?

According to IN state health department records, Scenic Hills at the Monastery's license expires on April 30, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Scenic Hills at the Monastery?

Scenic Hills at the Monastery's occupancy is 47%.

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Yes, Scenic Hills at the Monastery allows residents to bring their pets.

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Scenic Hills at the Monastery

Overview of Scenic Hills at the Monastery

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About this community

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Indiana state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2022

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)

Citations history (last 4 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

40 Certified Nursing Assistant

14 Medication Aide/Technician

14 Licensed Practical Nurse

12 Other Dietary Services Staff

8 Registered Nurse

6 Clinical Nurse Specialist

2 Administrator

6 RN Director of Nursing

5 Speech Language Pathologist

4 Physical Therapy Assistant

3 Respiratory Therapy Technician

1 Nurse Practitioner

5 Nurse Aide in Training

3 Qualified Social Worker

4 Physical Therapy Aide

1 Dietitian

4 Occupational Therapy Assistant

1 Medical Director

Penalties and fines

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Family Member Group

Nurse Aide Training

Active Family Council

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

What does this home offer?

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Admissions

Discharges

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