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.
