Swiss Village Retirement Community

    1350 W Main St, Berne, IN 46711
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Compassionate clean faith-based active community

    My family lived here for years and I found the staff consistently compassionate, respectful, and willing to go above and beyond. The campus is very clean, faith-based, and full of amenities-therapy, dining, activities, pool and walking trails-so I recommend it for seniors seeking quality, thoughtful care in a safe, active community.

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    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

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Community services

    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.56·(107)

    Overall rating

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

      4.6
    • Staff

      4.6
    • Meals

      3.6
    • Amenities

      4.5
    • Value

      2.3

    Pros

    • On-site restaurant and private/family dining options
    • Wide range of living levels (independent, villas, assisted living, skilled nursing)
    • Extensive amenities (salon, barber, gift shop, in-house shops)
    • Robust physical and occupational therapy services
    • Engaging activities and excursions (pool, shuffle courts, wood shop, billiards)
    • Well-maintained grounds with ponds and walking paths
    • Clean, bright, home-like interiors
    • Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
    • Strong sense of community and faith-based programming
    • 24-hour nursing and skilled-care availability
    • Positive long-term resident satisfaction and high regional reputation
    • On-campus daycare and intergenerational opportunities
    • Aquarium, aviary, and animal features
    • Convenient on-site clinical services (X-ray, lab draws)
    • Active social and religious programming (chapel, Sunday services)

    Cons

    • Inconsistent dining quality
    • Variable staff conduct and attitude
    • Affordability barrier due to higher costs
    • Occasional odor concerns in specific public corridors
    • Perceived workplace-management and staff-retention issues
    • Infection-control restrictions impacting visitation and programming
    • Variability in interior ambiance and maintenance in select areas

    Summary of reviews

    Swiss Village Retirement Community presents as a large, well-appointed, faith-based retirement campus offering the full continuum of senior living: independent apartments and villas, assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services. The campus is characterized by extensive amenities — an on-site restaurant with private/family dining options, salon and barber services, a gift shop and in-house shops, aquarium and aviary features, and outdoor assets such as ponds, gardens, and walking paths. Many reviewers conveyed long-term satisfaction and a strong regional reputation, citing a family-like atmosphere and a safe, peaceful environment.

    Clinical care and therapy receive consistently positive mention. Families commonly describe attentive nursing staff, 24-hour nursing availability, and effective physical and occupational therapy programs that support rehabilitation after falls or procedures. Reviewers also emphasized compassionate end-of-life and grief support. Staffing is a clear strength in many accounts, with numerous comments about staff who go above and beyond and treat residents with dignity and respect.

    Dining and daily life descriptions are mixed. The facility offers varied dining formats — restaurant-style service, family dining, and private dining rooms — and many residents enjoy meals and the homey dining areas. However, dining quality is inconsistent across accounts: some reviewers praised the food and free-meal opportunities, while others found meal quality lacking. Activity programming is broad and active, with pool therapy, shuffle courts, crafts, excursions, worship services, and hobby spaces (wood shop, billiards) that support an engaged lifestyle.

    Facility condition and campus environment are frequently praised for cleanliness, bright interiors, and well-kept grounds with attractive pond views and walking trails. A small number of comments indicate occasional aroma or ambiance issues in certain corridors and variability in maintenance or atmosphere in select interior areas. Operationally, reviewers also noted periods when infection-control measures — such as restricted visitation during outbreaks — affected access to programming and family visits.

    Management and workforce themes are mixed. Several reviewers express confidence in leadership and daily operations, while other accounts point to perceived workplace-management challenges, staff-retention concerns, and variability in staff conduct or attitude (including younger/frontline staff). Cost is another recurring pattern: the community is viewed as higher-cost relative to alternatives, which may create an affordability barrier for some families.

    Overall, Swiss Village appears to be a comprehensive, amenity-rich community with strong clinical and rehabilitative capabilities, a faith-centered culture, and a robust activity program. Prospective residents and families should weigh the facility’s strengths in care, amenities, and community life against potential trade-offs in dining consistency, occasional ambiance/odor issues in public corridors, management/workforce variability, and cost. Visiting during mealtimes, touring different living neighborhoods, and discussing specific staffing and infection-control policies with leadership will help assess fit for an individual resident’s needs.

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    Medicare Ratings

    5·/ 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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    Swiss Village Retirement Community is located at 1350 W Main St, Berne, IN, 46711.

    About Swiss Village Retirement Community

    Swiss Village Retirement Community sits on 185 acres of rolling land in Berne, Indiana, with landscaped grounds, ponds, and walking paths, and you'll see picturesque views in every season, which folks around here enjoy, as the place feels like a small town community with all the comforts of home, and they've been operating since 1968 as a not-for-profit and Christian-based community, focusing on affordable retirement living. Residents can pick from several living arrangements-Duplex Homes, Independent Living Apartments, Residential Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care units, plus short-term rehabilitation suites and guest suites for visitors-so people can stay independent if they want or get regular help as they need it.

    Swiss Village offers care types such as Assisted Living, Memory Care, Healthcare, and Short-term Rehabilitation, giving folks support with daily needs, activities like bathing and medication management, therapies for movement and speech, and services for those with Alzheimer's disease or other memory conditions, and there are staff members around who people say are helpful, joyful, and kind, which seems to make the place more welcoming. They make care plans for each resident, so needs are met respectfully and thoughtfully, and there's health monitoring and therapy services too, like cardiac rehab, arthritis care, stroke rehabilitation, and help for people with coordination or balance problems.

    The campus includes the Arthur & Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion, which provides fitness equipment, programs for seniors, and spaces for health and wellness activities, and there's also a child daycare onsite and intergenerational programs, giving a chance to interact with children, which many older folks find meaningful. Social and recreational amenities are decent-you'll find an auditorium, arts and crafts rooms, woodshop, billiard room, computer lab, library, rooms for crafts and daily activities, plus programs for entertainment, bus trips, religious services, and craft classes, so there's always a way to stay busy if you want to.

    For everyday errands and comfort, Swiss Village has amenities like a dining room and Café Suisse, where chefs and meal planners make sure residents get balanced meals, and additional features include a hair salon, barbershop, gift shop, on-site banking, guest suites, transportation services, a boutique, and even a campus map to help people get around. Spiritual needs are met through chaplain services, and there are volunteer opportunities for people who want to stay active in the community or give back.

    Swiss Village runs life enrichment programs with scheduled activities, maintains a Samaritan's Endowment Fund for residents who need extra help with costs, and provides support for family caregivers as well as Long-term Care Insurance guidance. People can use the woodworking shop or attend craft classes, and there's even daily recreational programming and a regular activities calendar to keep things lively. Independent living here tends to be hassle-free and social, with maintenance-free duplexes and apartments for those who want things simpler.

    The retirement community offers guest suites and meeting lounges for family and friends, and its staff provide personalized health monitoring and specialized care for seniors with cognitive disorders or dementia, helping keep everyone safe and well cared for-there's even safety features set up in memory care units to reduce confusion and prevent wandering, which is important for those who need extra guidance. Residents rate Swiss Village highly, with a 4.5 score from 83 reviews, and the community holds true to its mission of treating seniors with dignity and respect, providing as full a life as possible, right in a peaceful setting with the feel of a small Indiana town.

    People often ask...

    Swiss Village Retirement Community offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, continuing care retirement community, and skilled nursing.

    There are 38 photos of Swiss Village Retirement Community on Mirador.

    Yes, Swiss Village Retirement Community allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 1350 W Main St, Berne, IN 46711.

    No, Swiss Village Retirement Community 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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