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Silver Birch of Mishawaka is a 125-bed assisted living and memory care community at 3630 Hickory Road in Mishawaka, Indiana. Led by Executive Director Natasha Welch, the three-story facility provides an affordable residential model for seniors aged 55 and older in St. Joseph County.
Operating under Indiana’s residential licensure, the community maintains a 2026 citations-per-inspection rate of zero based on its latest health surveys. Occupancy is strong at approximately 83%, with 105 units currently filled. Monthly costs for studio and one-bedroom apartments start at $4,837, and the facility is Medicaid-certified through Indiana’s waiver programs to support financial accessibility.
Licensed nurses and personal care assistants are on-site 24/7 to manage medication, diabetic monitoring, and daily physical needs. The clinical team facilitates on-site physical and occupational therapy through ancillary partnerships, while the memory care wing utilizes structured routines to support residents with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Private apartments include kitchenettes, high-speed internet, and 24-hour emergency call systems. All-inclusive services cover restaurant-style dining (three meals daily), weekly housekeeping, and personal laundry.
Shared spaces feature a fully accessible fitness room, library, computer lounge, and beauty salon. Residents enjoy landscaped grounds with walking paths and a social calendar of daily exercise classes and creative workshops. Scheduled transportation is available for medical appointments and shopping trips within Mishawaka.
People seeking an affordable, Medicaid-eligible environment with 24-hour clinical oversight and robust social amenities may find this setting appropriate. Prospective residents should contact the administrator for current staffing disclosures and a tour to assess the 2026 quality performance.
Higher than the Indiana average: 68.1%Silver Birch of Mishawaka is legally operated by Mishawaka Rcf Lp, and administrated by Natasha Welch.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Indiana state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Indiana assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.
6 points above the Indiana average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #89 / 384 in Indiana Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 89th out of 384 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Indiana average among 384 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Inspection score: 89 out of 100. Letter grade B+. 6 points above the Indiana average for assisted living residences (83/100)
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Indiana state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 24 | 36 | This facility has 33% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (24 vs. IN avg 36).↓ 33% better Rank #147 / 386 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 147th out of 386 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 386 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2022.
| 6 | 9 | This facility has 33% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (6 vs. IN avg 9).↓ 33% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1.3 | 1.9 | This facility has 32% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (1.3 vs. IN avg 1.9).↓ 32% better Rank #96 / 386 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 96th out of 386 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Indiana average among 386 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
Inspections
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of all on-site visits — routine inspections, complaint visits, follow-ups, and other focused visits.
| 18 | 19 | This facility has 5% fewer total visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (18 vs. IN avg 19).↓ 5% better |
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Inspections with deficiencies
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.
| 5 | 7 | This facility has 29% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (5 vs. IN avg 7).↓ 29% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.
| 28% | 37% | This facility has 9 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (28% vs. IN avg 37%).↓ 9% better |
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Inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators.
| 16 | 13 | This facility has 23% more inspections than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (16 vs. IN avg 13).↑ 23% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 3 | 5 | This facility has 40% fewer total complaints than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (3 vs. IN avg 5).↓ 40% better Rank #110 / 352 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 110th out of 352 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's total complaints compared to the Indiana average among 352 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2022.
| 0.8 | 1.3 | This facility has 38% fewer complaints per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (0.8 vs. IN avg 1.3).↓ 38% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
1.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Mishawaka's city center to Silver Birch of Mishawaka's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Silver Birch of Mishawaka is located in MISHAWAKA, Indiana.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Indiana.
The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.
| Tanglewood Trace |
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.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Mishawaka | 148
Facility
148
IN AVG
116
Rank
#96 / 437 | Yes |
59
Facility
59
IN AVG
37
Rank
#156 / 587 | 1 Bed / 1 Bed Deluxe | 15
Facility
15
IN AVG
8
Rank
#77 / 378 |
43.2%
Facility
43.2%
IN AVG
66.4%
Rank
#365 / 404 | A+ | Barbara Gawel | Gahc3 Mishawaka In Alf Trs Sub LLC | Carol Campbell | 92
Facility
92
IN AVG
83
Rank
#63 / 384 | 4 | 2
Facility
2
IN AVG
5
Rank
#50 / 352 | 9
Facility
9
IN AVG
36
Rank
#62 / 386 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
IN AVG
1.9
Rank
#167 / 386 |
| Silver Birch of Mishawaka |
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. | Mishawaka (6501) | 125
Facility
125
IN AVG
116
Rank
#153 / 437 | No |
3
Facility
3
IN AVG
37
Rank
#534 / 587 | - | - |
80.0%
Facility
80.0%
IN AVG
66.4%
Rank
#91 / 404 | - | Natasha Welch | Mishawaka Rcf LP | Nicole Whalen | 89
Facility
89
IN AVG
83
Rank
#89 / 384 | 16 | 3
Facility
3
IN AVG
5
Rank
#110 / 352 | 24
Facility
24
IN AVG
36
Rank
#147 / 386 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
IN AVG
1.9
Rank
#96 / 386 |
| StoryPoint Schererville |
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. | Schererville (Rolling Hill Estates) | 99
Facility
99
IN AVG
116
Rank
#254 / 437 | Yes |
36
Facility
36
IN AVG
37
Rank
#288 / 587 | - | 5
Facility
5
IN AVG
8
Rank
#118 / 378 |
88.9%
Facility
88.9%
IN AVG
66.4%
Rank
#35 / 404 | A+ | Stephanie Peterson | 7770 Schererville Opco LLC | Natasha Hoskin | 71
Facility
71
IN AVG
83
Rank
#309 / 384 | 13 | 7
Facility
7
IN AVG
5
Rank
#266 / 352 | 43
Facility
43
IN AVG
36
Rank
#212 / 386 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
IN AVG
1.9
Rank
#230 / 386 |
| Independence Village of Fishers East |
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. | Fishers (Saxony Village) | 87
Facility
87
IN AVG
116
Rank
#294 / 437 | Yes |
12
Facility
12
IN AVG
37
Rank
#448 / 587 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 19
Facility
19
IN AVG
8
Rank
#57 / 378 |
69.0%
Facility
69.0%
IN AVG
66.4%
Rank
#191 / 404 | A+ | Christine Bright | 12950 Tablick Tenant LLC | Tina Brown | 71
Facility
71
IN AVG
83
Rank
#309 / 384 | 11 | 8
Facility
8
IN AVG
5
Rank
#297 / 352 | 0
Facility
0
IN AVG
36
Rank
#1 / 386 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
IN AVG
1.9
Rank
#1 / 386 |
| Independence Village of Fishers East (Saxony) |
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.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Fishers (Saxony Village) | 87
Facility
87
IN AVG
116
Rank
#294 / 437 | Yes |
12
Facility
12
IN AVG
37
Rank
#448 / 587 | - | 19
Facility
19
IN AVG
8
Rank
#57 / 378 |
74.7%
Facility
74.7%
IN AVG
66.4%
Rank
#145 / 404 | A+ | Christine Bright | 12950 Tablick Tenant LLC | Tina Brown | 71
Facility
71
IN AVG
83
Rank
#309 / 384 | 11 | 8
Facility
8
IN AVG
5
Rank
#297 / 352 | 40
Facility
40
IN AVG
36
Rank
#202 / 386 | 3.6
Facility
3.6
IN AVG
1.9
Rank
#250 / 386 |
Silver Birch of Mishawaka is in the 6501 neighborhood of MISHAWAKA.
Nicole Whalen is the Director of Nursing at Silver Birch of Mishawaka.
The legal owner and operator of Silver Birch of Mishawaka is Mishawaka Rcf Lp.
Silver Birch of Mishawaka has a walk score of 3. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to IN state health department records, Silver Birch of Mishawaka's license number is 25-014260-1.
According to IN state health department records, Silver Birch of Mishawaka's license expires on June 30, 2026.
Silver Birch of Mishawaka's occupancy is 80%.
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