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Nursing Home in South Bend

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Briarcliff Health & Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home in South Bend

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Briarcliff Health & Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Briarcliff Health & Rehabilitation Center
Briarcliff Health & Rehabilitation Center is located in South Bend, Indiana. It offers a range of services including short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing care, long-term care, hospice and palliative care, and Alzheimer's & dementia care. The facility is dedicated to providing quality care and fostering a healthy environment for its residents.
(574) 318-4600

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
2/5
Indiana average: 3.0/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
2/5
Indiana average: 2.7/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
2/5
Indiana average: 2.6/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
3/5
Indiana average: 4.1/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
3h 33m per day

This home provides 0% more nursing time per resident than the Indiana average.

Indiana average: 3h 32m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 23m per day 40m per day 41m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 2h 42m per day 2h 16m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 3h 46m per day 3h 14m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 1m per day 4m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 13m per day 27m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 131

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Indiana average: 69.4%
Occupancy rate 74%
Residents per day (avg) 96
Occupancy rate
74%
Residents per day (avg)
96

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

16% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 22 days

Private pay

36% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

48% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 10 - 11 months

Finances and operations

Governmental community
Operated by county authorities.
Home revenue
$12.6M
Surplus of revenue
$351.2K
Governmental community Operated by county authorities.
Home revenue
$12.6M
Surplus of revenue
$351.2K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.8M
29.9% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$8.5M
Total costs $12.3M
Bed community size
131-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
1 year in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
74%
9% higher than Indiana average

Indiana average: 68%

Occupied beds
97 / 131
Average residents 70 per day

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home (skilled Nursing Facility)
IssuanceJanuary 1, 2025
ExpirationDecember 31, 2025

Additional Licensing Details

License Number25-013420-1
CMS Certification Number155831

Ownership & Operating Entity

Briarcliff Health & Rehabilitation Center is legally operated by Pulaski Memorial Hospital, and administrated by Christopher Gill.

Profit StatusNON-PROFIT

Type Of Units

SNF/NF (Combined)
131 units
Total beds
131 units

Staffing

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

Leadership

Medical DirectorPaul Kaplanis
Director of NursingKIMBERLY CHRISMAN

Payment & Insurance

2 services
Accept Medicaid
Accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

3 services
Doctor on Staff
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

5 services
Short-Term Rehabilitation
Skilled Nursing Care
Long Term Care
Hospice And Palliative Care
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care

Contact Information

Fax(574) 400-0619

Amenities & Lifestyle

6 amenities
2 Courtyards
Beauty Salon And Spa
Flatscreen Cable Television
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Non-Denominational Religious Chapel
Housekeeping And Laundry Services
Specific ProgramsShort-term Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing Care, Long Term Care, Hospice and Palliative Care, Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care, In House Hemodialysis
Religious ServicesYes

Pricing & Financial Information

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionMeals are served with care using fresh ingredients and healthy recipes.

Contact Briarcliff Health & Rehabilitation Center

Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicaid Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicaid Medicare Long-term care insurance

Inspection History

In Indiana, the Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care is the primary regulatory body that performs onsite inspections and quality of care reviews for all licensed facilities.

Inspection Overview Info Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.

25 total visits · Indiana avg: 19

Ranked 276th of 388 in Indiana

15 Inspections Indiana avg: 13 15% above Indiana avg
10 Visits with Citations Indiana avg: 7 43% above Indiana avg
44 Citations Total Indiana avg: 34 29% above Indiana avg Ranked 275th of 385
15 Visits without Citations Indiana avg: 12 25% above Indiana avg

5 complaints

Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.

Indiana average: 5 complaints

Latest inspection

Date August 8, 2025
Complaint Investigation

44 total citations

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Indiana average: 34 citations

63 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Indiana average: 36 deficiencies

Inspection Report Summary for Briarcliff Health & Rehabilitation Center

The most recent inspection on May 14, 2025, was a complaint investigation and found no deficiencies related to the allegations. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies primarily involving emergency preparedness and life safety code compliance, as well as issues with resident care planning, medication management, food safety, and infection control. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, though some substantiated complaints involved failure to protect residents’ rights and proper documentation, with corrective actions taken. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions were listed in the available reports. The facility’s recent inspections indicate improvement in emergency preparedness and life safety compliance compared to prior surveys.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 5

Indiana average 6


Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total health citations 19

Indiana average 25

Citations per inspection
3.8

Indiana average 4.12


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

17 of 19 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 19 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.2


Serious Health citations More info 3
400% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.6

0 critical citations More info Indiana average: 0.2

3 serious citations More info Indiana average: 0.6

16 moderate citations More info Indiana average: 23.8

0 minor citations More info Indiana average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Aug 08, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Aug 08, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care serious citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Aug 08, 2025
Corrected

Environmental moderate citation Info Issues related to building safety, cleanliness, maintenance, and overall living conditions. Aug 12, 2024
Corrected

Compare Nursing Homes around South Bend The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.

5 facilities compared · CMS & IN Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

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Briarcliff Health & Rehabilitation Center
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Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

South Bend131 66.4% -4%3.55 -33%+3%1193.8396--Briarcliff Health Care - South Bend Llc$10.8M$3.8M35%155831
Majestic Care of South Bend
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

South Bend- 78.7% -2.83 --300.0060- 11 Majestic Care Of South Bend Llc$12.1M$3.4M28.3%155219
Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation -
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Holy Cross Village-Notre Dame -
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Ironwood Health & Rehab Center -
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 143
Employees 120
Contractors 23
Staff to resident ratio 1.51:1
1505163% better than Indiana average

Indiana average ratio: 0.00:1

Avg staff/day 59
Average shift 8 hours
0% compared with Indiana average

Indiana average: 7.7 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 43,199
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 9
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.3 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 29
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.4 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 75
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.9 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

4.4%

1,890 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 10 Licensed Practical Nurse: 5 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant65107523,82991100%7.9
Licensed Practical Nurse245298,77491100%9.4
Registered Nurse9091,9328897%9.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist5161,4818492%7.4
Other Dietary Services Staff8081,2798695%6.7
RN Director of Nursing2021,0626673%8.6
Dietitian2021,0007077%8
Nurse Practitioner1016116673%9.3
Administrator1015126470%8
Speech Language Pathologist0114976571%7.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician0224766875%7
Occupational Therapy Aide1014605864%7.9
Mental Health Service Worker1014325459%8
Physical Therapy Aide0222916268%4.7
Physical Therapy Assistant0112356470%3.7
Medication Aide/Technician1011892831%6.7
Qualified Social Worker0111392730%5.2
75 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
29 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
9 Registered Nurse
% of Days 97%
6 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 92%
8 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 95%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 73%
2 Dietitian
% of Days 77%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 73%
1 Administrator
% of Days 70%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 71%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 75%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 64%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 59%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 68%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 70%
1 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 31%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 30%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 95
Medicare
7
7.4% of residents
Medicaid
74
77.9% of residents
Private pay or other
14
14.7% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

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

Active Resident Council

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

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 3.7
54% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 8.0

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 10.9
36% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 17.1

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Indiana avg: 4.3 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 1.8%
85% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 12.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 5.3%
63% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 14.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 25.7%
5% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 24.6%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.7%
30% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 3.9%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 4.2%
In line with Indiana average

Indiana average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.2%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.4%
23% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 5.7%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 13.4%
44% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 24.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 16.0%
29% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 12.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
7% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 93.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
5% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 95.4%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.17
36% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.60

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.32
11% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.48

Short-stay resident measures
Below average Indiana avg: 2.6 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.4%
20% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 81.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.4%
146% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
27% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 79.0%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 17.4%
22% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 22.4%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 17.0%
62% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 10.5%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.8%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $11K
60% lower than Indiana average

Indiana average: $27K

Number of fines 1
28% fewer fines than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.4

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.4

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $11K
Indiana average $27K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Aug 12, 2024
$11K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Indiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Requires level-of-care determination.

CHOICE Program

Indiana CHOICE

Age 60+, Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$2,000/month (varies).

$10,000 (individual).

Limited funding; regional variation.

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program

Age 65+, or blind, or disabled, Indiana resident, in approved facility, low-income or SSI recipient.

~$1,004/month (including SSI).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

~50 facilities statewide; per diem rate set by FSSA.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Indiana Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Indiana resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Indiana NFCSP Respite Care

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Indiana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Indiana SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Indiana resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Indiana resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand statewide.