Scenic Hills At The Monastery sits in the southeast corner of Dubois County and serves folks from Ferdinand and nearby towns, and you can find many types of care here under one roof, with independent living, assisted living, memory care on Legacy Lane, non-medical home care, skilled nursing, adult day services, and even hospice care offerings, so residents can get what they need as their needs change without having to move somewhere else. The community is part of Trilogy Health Services, managed by Good Samaritan Hospital and Trilogy Management Services, LLC, and is for-profit with a capacity of 88 certified beds and a resident community size for assisted living set at 22. There's Medicare-certified home health care, non-medical home care, and a whole staff of RNs and caregivers with training in Alzheimer's and dementia, with systems to track nurse hours per resident and nurse turnover and all services meeting professional quality standards, and every so often you can find some inspection reports with a few deficiencies, such as infection-control measures, but they track and report these openly and make changes to keep everyone safe.
The place itself feels peaceful, with water views, gardens, paved outdoor areas, and a sacred chapel folks call the Monastery, and the overall environment supports a spiritual side for those who wish. Inside the health campus, there's a mix of private and personalized suites, some with kitchenettes, cable TV, Wi-Fi, housekeeping, and linen service, and you'll see a salon, a private dining room, a bistro, a small library, a fitness center, and plenty of communal spaces laid out for social activities and programs, including more than 100 different options every month and special daily "Rhythms" programming for memory care residents that keep folks engaged morning till night.
Memory care residents have specialized programs and live in secure, comfortable areas; staff use the Best Friends Approach, which means they work to understand each person's story and help them form new friendships, bringing out the best in those living with dementia, and everyone gets 24-hour support with licensed nurses on-site at all times. There's help with all daily tasks-bathing, getting dressed, taking medicine, or getting around-and the care team works closely with residents, families, and outside healthcare providers so everyone gets what they need, whether that's short-term rehab after an illness, longer skilled nursing or memory care, or a different level along the continuum.
Folks who want to stay busy can join the resident-run clubs, enjoy music, games, outings in the community, get their hair done in the beauty salon, sit out in the landscaped gardens, take part in spiritual services, or attend one of the mental wellness or social engagement programs, some of which are supported by over ninety volunteers who help staff provide more activities. The Dining Room serves three meals a day and will handle special diets, and snacks are always available. Transportation is arranged for medical appointments or non-medical needs, and pharmacy and lab services are on site. Safety comes first, with 24/7 call systems in all rooms and watchful supervision, plus accident-prevention systems and support for those with reduced mobility.
Services stretch from non-medical home care and adult day services to respite care if a family caregiver needs a short break, with all residents' rights and dignity strongly respected. With regular inspections, regular quality checks, and a focus on meeting each person's physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, Scenic Hills At The Monastery stands as a full-service senior community where a wide range of folks can find personalized care and comfort as they age, all in a tranquil neighborhood near Memorial Hospital Jasper, close to pharmacies, parks, and local cafés, making life here safe, manageable, and as enjoyable as possible.
