Ecumen St. Benedict's Community - Monticello

01/20/2026

We recently celebrated Laurie and Duane as they begin a well-deserved retirement! Thank you both for your many years of incredible dedication, hard work, and heart you shared with the Ecumen St. Benedict’s Community – Monticello.

Your commitment made a lasting impact on our residents, families, and team members, and your presence will truly be missed. We wish you nothing but joy, relaxation, and new adventures in this next chapter.

Congratulations, Laurie and Duane—and thank you for everything!

01/12/2026

Talking to a loved one about senior living isn’t easy. You’re balancing their safety with their independence.

Many families wait until a fall or emergency forces the decision but starting the conversation early preserves what matters most: choice, dignity, and peace of mind.

Take the first step today. Read our blog post for guidance on how to respectfully start the senior living conversation, then schedule a tour to see how we support independence while providing the care families trust. Tour today.

Wondering how to respectfully bring up senior living with loved ones? Discover tips for starting this emotional conversation with confidence and compassion. [Read the full story here]

01/01/2026

We enjoyed having the Basement Brass Band and their music help us ring in the New Year with “Auld Lang Syne” and noisemakers!

12/24/2025

A big thank you to Dan & Jerry's Monticello Garden Center for their generous donation of beautiful poinsettia plants! Your kindness helped brighten our space and spread so much holiday cheer. We truly appreciate your support this season!

12/22/2025

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Enjoy a welcoming community, caring staff, and the lifestyle you deserve.

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12/18/2025

Our Christmas party was full of holiday cheer! Santa was none other than our own Duane Manke, Maintenance Manager. So much fun celebrating the season with our amazing community!

12/16/2025

We are so grateful to the Monticello Holy Spirit Academy Choir for sharing their beautiful voices with us while singing Christmas carols. Your joyful performance truly brightened our day and helped spread the spirit of the season. Thank you for bringing such warmth and cheer to our community!

12/11/2025

We had a wonderful time at our resident Christmas dinner! Thank you to Duane, our EVS Manager, for bringing lots of joy as Santa this year!

12/11/2025

Thank you to these wonderful women from the Monticello community that stopped by our community and donated Christmas gifts to one of our residents!

12/04/2025

Our community got creative this holiday season making adorable Santa Gnomes! These festive little friends brought plenty of cheer and laughter as we crafted together. 🧑‍🎄🎅

11/24/2025

We were delighted to welcome musician Deb Barrett to our community! Her music filled the room with joy and brought smiles to our residents and team members alike.

Thank you, Deb, for sharing your wonderful talent with us—it was such a special treat!

11/11/2025

Today we honored our veterans with a special Veterans Day program. We were grateful to have members of the Monticello American Legion Post 260 join us, and the Auxiliary who generously passed out gifts to our veterans.

A heartfelt thank you to Father David for welcoming everyone and leading us in a beautiful prayer.

We’d also like to give special recognition to our musicians for donating their time and talent to provide such meaningful music for today’s program. Your contribution made the event even more special.