St Paul’s
St. Paul’s (legally Sanctuary at St. Paul’s) is a 181-bed nonprofit senior living community at 3602 South Ironwood Drive in South Bend, Indiana. Operated by Trinity Health Senior Communities, this faith-based campus serves St. Joseph County with a continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, and memory care.
The community operates under a state-licensed model with 24-hour medical supervision and a current citations-per-inspection rate of zero for 2026. While occupancy stands at 54%, the facility prioritizes financial accessibility by accepting the Indiana PathWays for Aging Waiver, CHOICE, and RCAP programs.
Licensed nurses and aides provide 24/7 support, managing medication, diabetic monitoring, and on-site physical, occupational, and speech therapies. The secure “Sanctuary” memory care neighborhood utilizes specialized reminiscence therapy and structured routines to support residents with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Apartments range from private suites to one-bedroom units featuring kitchenettes and emergency response systems. All-inclusive monthly fees cover family-style dining, laundry, and housekeeping.
Shared spaces include a fitness center, library, beauty salon, and a private chapel for daily services. Residents enjoy landscaped courtyards and a social calendar of movie nights and fitness classes, with van transportation provided for local medical visits and shopping.
Older adults seeking a mission-driven, nonprofit setting with tiered medical support and diverse financial aid options may find this campus appropriate. To evaluate the 2026 quality standards, prospective residents should contact the administrator for staffing disclosures and a tour.
About this community
Occupancy
St Paul’s is legally operated by Trinity Continuing Care Services-Indiana Inc, and administered by Jeffry Billhimer.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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 Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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.
Since 2022 vs. Indiana state average• Inspection deficiency rate (62% above) 7 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (78% below)
• Deficiencies per year (78% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (16% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (57% below)
• Inspections (77% below)
• Total complaints (80% below)
• Complaints per year (77% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 8 | 36 | This facility has 78% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (8 vs. IN avg 36).↓ 78% better Rank #48 / 317 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 48th out of 317 homes in Indiana for Deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 317 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Deficiencies per year
| 2 | 9 | This facility has 78% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (2 vs. IN avg 9).↓ 78% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 1.6 | 1.9 | This facility has 16% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (1.6 vs. IN avg 1.9).↓ 16% better Rank #150 / 317 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 150th out of 317 homes in Indiana for Deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Indiana average among 317 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspections
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
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Total visits
| 5 | 19 | This facility has had 74% fewer total visits than the Indiana average (5 vs. IN avg 19). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 74% fewer |
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Inspections with deficiencies
| 3 | 7 | This facility has 57% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (3 vs. IN avg 7).↓ 57% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
| 60% | 37% | This facility has 23 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (60% vs. IN avg 37%).↑ 23% worse |
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Inspections
| 3 | 13 | This facility has 77% fewer inspections than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (3 vs. IN avg 13).↓ 77% better |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
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Total complaints
| 1 | 5 | This facility has 80% fewer total complaints than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (1 vs. IN avg 5).↓ 80% better Rank #1 / 293 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 293 homes in Indiana for Total complaints. Shows this facility's total complaints compared to the Indiana average among 293 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Complaints per year
| 0.3 | 1.3 | This facility has 77% fewer complaints per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (0.3 vs. IN avg 1.3).↓ 77% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- June 16, 2025 inspection found 2 deficiencies in fire safety and unsanitary food storage, including items stored above sprinkler lines and ice buildup on frozen food.
- August 1, 2024 survey cited 3 deficiencies in medication authorization, unsanitary food prep, and poor hand hygiene during insulin and blood sugar procedures.
- April 2, 2025 complaint investigation found no deficiencies related to allegations and confirmed compliance with state regulations.
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The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.
| St Paul’s | AL IL MC | South Bend | 181 | No | 0 | - | 1 | 54.1% | - | Jeffry Billhimer | Trinity Continuing Care Services-Indiana Inc | Kris Borkowski | 95 | 3 | 1
Facility
1
IN AVG
5
Rank
#1 / 293 | 8
Facility
8
IN AVG
36
Rank
#48 / 317 | 1.6
Facility
1.6
IN AVG
1.9
Rank
#150 / 317 |
| Tanglewood Trace | AL IL MC RC | Mishawaka | 148 | Yes | 59 | 1 Bed / 1 Bed Deluxe | 15 | 43.2% | A+ | Barbara Gawel | Gahc3 Mishawaka In Alf Trs Sub LLC | Carol Campbell | 92 | 4 | 2
Facility
2
IN AVG
5
Rank
#45 / 293 | 9
Facility
9
IN AVG
36
Rank
#57 / 317 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
IN AVG
1.9
Rank
#133 / 317 |
| Wellbrooke of South Bend | AL ADC MC NH SNF | South Bend | 129 | Yes | 44 | Private Rooms | 1 | 40.3% | - | Karl Steinhaus | Hancock Regional Hospital | Ashley Hearld | 79 | 6 | 2
Facility
2
IN AVG
5
Rank
#45 / 293 | 60
Facility
60
IN AVG
36
Rank
#240 / 317 | 3.5
Facility
3.5
IN AVG
1.9
Rank
#302 / 317 |
| Grand Emerald Place | AL | South Bend | 96 | Yes | 36 | Studio / 1 Bed | 13 | 51.0% | - | Amanda Harlow | Ops Living South Bend LLC | Lindsay Vanderpool | 79 | 11 | 5
Facility
5
IN AVG
5
Rank
#172 / 293 | 27
Facility
27
IN AVG
36
Rank
#149 / 317 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
IN AVG
1.9
Rank
#139 / 317 |
| The Milton Home | AL HOS NH PC RC SNF | South Bend | 62 | No | 81 | - | 1 | 40.3% | - | Hemmington Mwanza | Pulaski Memorial Hospital | Andrea Budzien | 73 | 11 | 5
Facility
5
IN AVG
5
Rank
#172 / 293 | 94
Facility
94
IN AVG
36
Rank
#285 / 317 | 4.3
Facility
4.3
IN AVG
1.9
Rank
#293 / 317 |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Indiana
St Paul’s is located in SOUTH BEND, Indiana.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Indiana.
Frequently Asked Questions about St Paul’s
Who is the Director of Nursing at St Paul’s?
Kris Borkowski is the Director of Nursing at St Paul’s.
Who is the owner of St Paul’s?
St Paul’s is legally operated by Trinity Continuing Care Services-Indiana Inc, and administered by Jeffry Billhimer.
What is the license number of St Paul’s?
According to IN state health department records, St Paul’s's license number is 25-014602-1.
When does St Paul’s's license expire?
According to IN state health department records, St Paul’s's license expires on February 28, 2027.
What is the occupancy rate at St Paul’s?
St Paul’s's occupancy is 54%.
Does St Paul’s operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
St Paul’s is registered as a non-profit in IN.
Who is the administrator of St Paul’s?
Jeffry Billhimer is the administrator of St Paul’s.
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