Best Memory Care in South Bend, IN

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 17 memory care communities in South Bend, IN using IN Dept. of Health (IDOH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in IN
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We analyzed These are the facilities in South Bend, IN our team has analyzed — not a count of every memory care provider in South Bend, IN.
17 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 32/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in South Bend, IN. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 155The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in South Bend, IN. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Info below is compiled from the IN Dept. of Health (IDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Name of the director of nursing on record, when the state publishes this field.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total complaints filed or tracked in the state system for the facility in the reporting window. A volume metric—read alongside inspections and deficiencies.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Tanglewood Trace
MC
AL
IL
RC
Mishawaka
148
Facility 148
IN AVG 116
Rank #95 / 431
Yes
59
Facility 59
IN AVG 40
Rank #156 / 551
1 Bed / 1 Bed Deluxe
15
Facility 15
IN AVG 8
Rank #81 / 417
43.2%
Facility 43.2%
IN AVG 66.9%
Rank #371 / 410
Barbara GawelGahc3 Mishawaka In Alf Trs Sub LLCCarol Campbell4
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 5
Rank #44 / 290
9
Facility 9
IN AVG 36
Rank #63 / 318
2.3
Facility 2.3
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #166 / 309
Wellbrooke of South Bend
MC
ADC
AL
NH
SNF
South Bend
129
Facility 129
IN AVG 116
Rank #143 / 431
Yes
44
Facility 44
IN AVG 40
Rank #249 / 551
Private Rooms
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #156 / 417
40.3%
Facility 40.3%
IN AVG 66.9%
Rank #384 / 410
Karl SteinhausHancock Regional HospitalAshley Hearld6
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 5
Rank #44 / 290
43
Facility 43
IN AVG 36
Rank #245 / 318
7.2
Facility 7.2
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #295 / 309
St Paul’s
MC
AL
IL
South Bend
181
Facility 181
IN AVG 116
Rank #46 / 431
No--
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #156 / 417
54.1%
Facility 54.1%
IN AVG 66.9%
Rank #309 / 410
Jeffry BillhimerTrinity Continuing Care Services-Indiana IncKris Borkowski3
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 5
Rank #1 / 290
8
Facility 8
IN AVG 36
Rank #54 / 318
2.7
Facility 2.7
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #190 / 309
Briarcliff Health & Rehabilitation Center
MC
HOS
NH
PC
SNF
South Bend
131
Facility 131
IN AVG 116
Rank #137 / 431
No
7
Facility 7
IN AVG 40
Rank #496 / 551
-
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #156 / 417
74.0%
Facility 74.0%
IN AVG 66.9%
Rank #155 / 410
Christopher GillPulaski Memorial HospitalKimberly Chrisman15
5
Facility 5
IN AVG 5
Rank #169 / 290
44
Facility 44
IN AVG 36
Rank #249 / 318
2.9
Facility 2.9
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #203 / 309
West Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation
MC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
South Bend
157
Facility 157
IN AVG 116
Rank #75 / 431
No
68
Facility 68
IN AVG 40
Rank #81 / 551
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41.5%
Facility 41.5%
IN AVG 66.9%
Rank #380 / 410
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Morningview Assisted Living Residences
MC
AL
RC
South Bend (Northeast South Bend)
-No
67
Facility 67
IN AVG 40
Rank #93 / 551
-
10
Facility 10
IN AVG 8
Rank #97 / 417
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Trailpoint Village
MC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
South Bend
183
Facility 183
IN AVG 116
Rank #43 / 431
No
5
Facility 5
IN AVG 40
Rank #517 / 551
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58.5%
Facility 58.5%
IN AVG 66.9%
Rank #279 / 410
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Morningview Assisted Living
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Granger
-No
67
Facility 67
IN AVG 40
Rank #93 / 551
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St. Paul’s Life Plan Community
MC
AL
South Bend
-Yes
13
Facility 13
IN AVG 40
Rank #438 / 551
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed---------
Brookdale South Bend
MC
AL
South Bend (Clay)
-Yes
28
Facility 28
IN AVG 40
Rank #344 / 551
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Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every IN community we track that reports that metric, not just the 17 analyzed for South Bend.

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Overview of Tanglewood Trace

An outstanding 20-acre community sitting in the picturesque city of Mishawaka, IN, Tanglewood Trace offers an array of care options, including assisted living, independent living, memory care, respite care, and hospice coordination. With its commitment to improving residents’ well-being, the community provides top-tier care and support around the clock, accompanied by a team of certified professionals to meet their special needs and aspirations. Housekeeping, utilities, concierge, and grounds maintenance are also taken care of by the community to ensure a hassle-free retirement.

Featuring a well-thought-of-life enrichment program, the community conducts fun-filled activities and enriching programs aimed at keeping residents happy and healthy. Enjoy mealtimes with healthy and delicious meals satisfying residents’ dietary needs and tastes. The community also offers telephone hookups and a family communication app, to ease residents’ loneliness and keep their loved ones updated. Enjoy every moment of your best years surrounded by scenic views and a tranquil environment.

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Wellbrooke of South Bend

52565 State Hwy 933 #933, South Bend, IN 46637
Overview of Wellbrooke of South Bend

Wellbrooke of South Bend fosters a nurturing culture that encourages residents to embrace a slower pace of life, relishing the opportunity to relax and savor their golden years. Positioned conveniently within the community, it offers personalized care that adheres to meticulous assisted living guidelines, extending a range of services that include both assisted living with memory care benefits. This comprehensive approach caters to a variety of needs, from the enriching programs designed to cater to more advanced clinical requirements such as rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and long-term care.

This distinguished establishment ensures residents’ peace of mind through round-the-clock availability, affirming its commitment to their well-being. A specialized memory care neighborhood caters to those with impaired memory, maintaining a warm and inviting atmosphere that resonates throughout the entire community. Beyond the comprehensive care, Wellbrooke of South Bend takes pride in offering a wide spectrum of amenities, including 24-hour emergency maintenance, chef-prepared meals, transportation services, and engaging outings. The presence of a salon, well-tended grounds, and a charming barbecue area contribute to the harmonious living experience residents enjoy within this distinguished setting.

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St Paul’s

3602 South Ironwood Drive, South Bend, IN 46614
Overview of St Paul’s

Jeffry Billhimer administers St Paul’s, a 181-bed senior living campus located at 3602 South Ironwood Drive in South Bend, Indiana. Managed by Trinity Continuing Care Services-Indiana Inc alongside Director of Nursing Kris Borkowski, this St. Joseph County facility operates at approximately 54 percent occupancy, delivering a comprehensive care continuum that transitions across independent living, assisted living, and memory care.

The campus heavily emphasizes faith-integrated programming, organizing its weekly calendar around regular worship services, Bible study, an internal food pantry program, and community volunteer initiatives. The facility opens to the general public on Sundays for religious services but maintains restricted access for outside visitors during the week. The surrounding environment is completely car-dependent, carrying a walkability score of zero out of 100, which requires vehicles for all external travel.

Family representatives seeking a faith-centered, multi-tiered retirement environment can contact the South Bend administrative office to check current apartment availability and baseline care guidelines.

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Overview of Briarcliff Health & Rehabilitation Center

Briarcliff Health & Rehabilitation Center is a 131-bed nursing home on Western Avenue, situated on the west side of South Bend, Indiana. Run by administrator Christopher Gill and operated by Pulaski Memorial Hospital, this newly opened facility operates at a 74 percent occupancy rate and takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. The average resident stay is 189 days, a timeline that covers a combination of short-term rehabilitation patients and long-term clinical residents.

The building features an on-site doctor and provides an average of 3 hours and 33 minutes of direct daily nursing care per resident. This round-the-clock medical presence handles specialized services including in-house hemodialysis, hospice, palliative care, and an Alzheimer’s and dementia program. For daily amenities, the campus offers two courtyards, a beauty salon and spa, a non-denominational chapel, and standard laundry and housekeeping services. Because the Western Avenue location is car-dependent, family members and guests will need a vehicle to run local errands or visit the building.

Older adults can connect with the admissions coordinator to check room openings, ask about the in-house dialysis schedule, or arrange an on-site tour. The business office is also available to explain insurance eligibility rules and help guide you through the intake forms.

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Overview of West Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation

A community that is filled with a professional and dedicated care staff who strive to make a difference in their residents’ lives, West Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation offers a continuum of nursing home services– respite care, hospice care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation; as well as focusing on assisted living and memory care service. The elegant nursing home is a resident-centered community where residents can thrive and reach their fullest potential to be a new version of themselves.
West Bend strives to ensure excellent hospital-like service in a comfortable, homey environment. Services at the nursing home are interdisciplinary, focusing on the specific healing process for each resident: outpatient therapy, long-term care, and short-term care; activities and programs focus on functional communication, cognitive skills, and physical movement. As convenience is the heart of their service, medical services and physicians are available in the community. 

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Overview of Morningview Assisted Living Residences

Morningview Assisted Living Residences, situated in South Bend, Indiana, stands as a premier senior living community specializing in tailored care, encompassing both assisted living and memory care units. The offerings extend beyond comfort, encompassing meticulous medication management, a plethora of engaging social spaces, and enriching activities, all underscored by a dining experience that holds a prominent spot.

This inviting haven, nestled within South Bend, Indiana, effortlessly marries residential assisted living with memory care expertise.
The commitment to holistic care is evident through their memory care unit, where residents benefit from round-the-clock support, physician oversight, housekeeping, and laundry services. With a focus on dietary support, this community presents an exceptional choice for individuals seeking a harmonious blend of senior care.

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Overview of Trailpoint Village

Trailpoint Village is filled with professional and dedicated care staff who strive to make a difference in their residents’ lives. The home offers a continuum of nursing home services– respite care, hospice care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation; as well as focusing on assisted living and memory care services. The elegant nursing home is a resident-centered community where residents can thrive and reach their fullest potential to be a new version of themselves.
As a proud member of the American Senior Communities, Trailpoint strives to ensure excellent hospital-like service in a comfortable, homey environment. Services at the nursing home are interdisciplinary, focusing on the specific healing process for each resident: outpatient therapy, long-term care, and short-term care; activities and programs focus on functional communication, cognitive skills, and physical movement. As convenience is the heart of their service, medical services and physicians are available in the community.

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Overview of Morningview Assisted Living

Morningview Assisted Living Residences has spent 10 years operating at 475 North Niles Avenue in the Northeast section of South Bend, Indiana, just a half-mile outside of downtown. The community handles both assisted living and memory care, along with temporary respite stays. The daily routine includes around-the-clock staffing, regular physician oversight, laundry help, housekeeping, and scheduled medication tracking.

The surrounding neighborhood has a walkability score of 67 out of 100, which means the area is moderately walkable; you can manage a few quick errands on foot, but you will still want a car for most trips around South Bend. For daily life, the facility features shared social spaces, regular recreational activities, and an on-site dining program. State regulatory records show that the community’s citations-per-inspection rate is not zero, with past reports noting required fixes in staff training documentation and food storage guidelines.

Interested individuals looking into local memory care or assisted living setups can contact the main office at Morningview Assisted Living Residences directly to ask about current room rates or check on open beds.

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Overview of St. Paul’s Life Plan Community

Age without worries at St. Paul’s Life Plan Community, a dedicated community in South Bend, IN, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents enjoy the utmost comfort with beautifully furnished and spacious studio to two-bedroom floor plans. Housekeeping services and convenient apartment features are also provided, so residents can keep their peace of mind during their stay.

Residents can spend their days as they please with a thoughtfully planned calendar of fun activities and engaging programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. With delectable and healthy dining options, as well as a fully furnished kitchen, residents enjoy mealtimes according to their preferences. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. The community’s vibrant and welcoming environment makes it an ideal retirement option for those looking to downsize in retirement.

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Overview of Brookdale South Bend

Cradled within its vibrant community, Brookdale South Bend distinguishes itself by offering the esteemed Brookdale signature care, tailored to provide personalized and enriching experiences within an elegantly refined environment. This haven of assisted senior living presents a life imbued with fulfillment for its cherished residents. Conveniently situated near the Warren golf course, Horizen Bank, and Booth Tarkington Park, the community offers an ideal blend of accessible amenities and a homelike atmosphere that fosters comfort and connection.

Within the welcoming embrace of Brookdale South Bend’s assisted living facilities, residents can enjoy a range of thoughtfully curated amenities. The tranquil ambiance of the library beckons, the landscaped grounds provide moments of serenity, and the soothing whirlpool offers relaxation. Practical conveniences such as an on-site pharmacy, postal services, and widespread Wi-Fi access enhance the living experience. With a commitment to assisted senior living, Brookdale South Bend creates a supportive and engaging environment that envelops residents in a sense of belonging, ensuring that each day is embraced with the promise of a life well-lived within its expertly designed community.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in South Bend, IN

What is the average cost of memory care in South Bend, IN?

The average monthly cost of memory care in South Bend, IN is approximately $5,000. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for memory care in South Bend, IN?

Memory care in South Bend, IN typically ranges from $4,000–$6,500 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in South Bend, IN?

Memory care communities in South Bend, IN typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Indiana?

Assisted living in Indiana supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

Does Indiana Medicaid cover memory care?

Indiana Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including Indiana) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 17 memory care communities in South Bend, IN. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.