Explore Open Rooms
1 Contact details
2 What type of senior care service are you looking for?
3 What budget do you have in mind for senior care?
4 How soon do you need to find care?
5 Additional details

Thank you for your interest!

Our team will be in touch shortly to help with next steps.

Other Senior care options in South Bend:

Best Nursing Homes in South Bend, IN

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated May 2026
We analyzed 9 homes in South Bend, IN

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Indiana Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

Explore home photos

Video Tour: Top-rated Nursing Homes facilities in South Bend, Indiana.

Watch this Video to see South Bend's Top-rated Senior Communities

Compare Nursing Homes around South Bend (Metro Area)

The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.

7 facilities compared · CMS & IN Dept. of Health data · Updated May 2026

Click column headers to sort
Briarcliff Health & Rehabilitation Center
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
131
74.0%
Facility 74.0%
IN AVG 69.4%
Rank #100 / 269
+7%
3.55
Facility 3.55
IN AVG 3.44
Rank #99 / 267
-33%+3%
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 0.4
19
Facility 19
IN AVG 25.0
Rank #108 / 268
3.8
Facility 3.8
IN AVG 4.1
Rank #126 / 268
3
Facility 3
IN AVG 0.8
96
7
Facility 7
IN AVG 37
Briarcliff Health Care - South Bend LLC
$12.6M
Facility $12.6M
IN AVG $10.7M
Rank #136 / 267
$3.8M
Facility $3.8M
IN AVG $4.2M
Rank #147 / 267
29.9%
Facility 29.9%
IN AVG 42%
Rank #178 / 267
155831
West Bend 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.

South Bend
157
37.8%
Facility 37.8%
IN AVG 69.4%
-46%
3.70
Facility 3.70
IN AVG 3.44
-49%+8%
0
Facility 0
IN AVG 0.4
31
Facility 31
IN AVG 25.0
6.2
Facility 6.2
IN AVG 4.1
-
Facility -
IN AVG 0.8
62
68
Facility 68
IN AVG 37
Emily Bailey
$8.7M
Facility $8.7M
IN AVG $10.7M
$3.9M
Facility $3.9M
IN AVG $4.2M
45.2%
Facility 45.2%
IN AVG 42%
155355
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.

South Bend
144
47.4%
Facility 47.4%
IN AVG 69.4%
-32%
3.53
Facility 3.53
IN AVG 3.44
-6%+3%
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 0.4
19
Facility 19
IN AVG 25.0
3.8
Facility 3.8
IN AVG 4.1
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 0.8
59
75
Facility 75
IN AVG 37
Kathryn Lape
$9.6M
Facility $9.6M
IN AVG $10.7M
$3.8M
Facility $3.8M
IN AVG $4.2M
39.4%
Facility 39.4%
IN AVG 42%
155115
Trailpoint Village
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
183
52.5%
Facility 52.5%
IN AVG 69.4%
Rank #200 / 269
-24%
3.27
Facility 3.27
IN AVG 3.44
Rank #144 / 267
-37%-5%
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 0.4
22
Facility 22
IN AVG 25.0
Rank #126 / 268
3.1
Facility 3.1
IN AVG 4.1
Rank #96 / 268
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 0.8
100
5
Facility 5
IN AVG 37
Rank #91 / 100
Katrina Bradford
$16.0M
Facility $16.0M
IN AVG $10.7M
Rank #86 / 267
$6.9M
Facility $6.9M
IN AVG $4.2M
Rank #32 / 267
43.1%
Facility 43.1%
IN AVG 42%
Rank #48 / 267
155103
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.

Notre Dame
128
74.7%
Facility 74.7%
IN AVG 69.4%
+8%
-
Facility -
IN AVG 3.44
+55%-
0
Facility 0
IN AVG 0.4
14
Facility 14
IN AVG 25.0
3.5
Facility 3.5
IN AVG 4.1
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 0.8
46
16
Facility 16
IN AVG 37
Brothers Of Holy Cross Inc
$22.1M
Facility $22.1M
IN AVG $10.7M
$6.4M
Facility $6.4M
IN AVG $4.2M
29.1%
Facility 29.1%
IN AVG 42%
155745
The Milton Home
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
62
40.3%
Facility 40.3%
IN AVG 69.4%
Rank #245 / 269
-42%
4.98
Facility 4.98
IN AVG 3.44
Rank #15 / 267
+36%+45%
0
Facility 0
IN AVG 0.4
25
Facility 25
IN AVG 25.0
Rank #143 / 268
4.2
Facility 4.2
IN AVG 4.1
Rank #159 / 268
-
Facility -
IN AVG 0.8
23
81
Facility 81
IN AVG 37
Milton Home Nursing Home And Rehabilitation
$6.0M
Facility $6.0M
IN AVG $10.7M
Rank #255 / 267
$2.1M
Facility $2.1M
IN AVG $4.2M
Rank #244 / 267
34.6%
Facility 34.6%
IN AVG 42%
Rank #40 / 267
155738
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
103
60.2%
Facility 60.2%
IN AVG 69.4%
Rank #162 / 269
-13%
2.83
Facility 2.83
IN AVG 3.44
Rank #220 / 267
-6%-18%
3
Facility 3
IN AVG 0.4
57
Facility 57
IN AVG 25.0
Rank #251 / 268
6.3
Facility 6.3
IN AVG 4.1
Rank #225 / 268
3
Facility 3
IN AVG 0.8
60
16
Facility 16
IN AVG 37
Majestic Care Of South Bend LLC
$12.1M
Facility $12.1M
IN AVG $10.7M
Rank #109 / 267
$3.4M
Facility $3.4M
IN AVG $4.2M
Rank #166 / 267
28.3%
Facility 28.3%
IN AVG 42%
Rank #236 / 267
155219
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.

Contact Briarcliff Health & Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Ironwood Health & Rehab Center

Ironwood Health and Rehab Center practice a resident-centered approach where residents can thrive and reach their fullest potential to be a new version of themselves. The staff strives to ensure excellent medical attention and service in a comfortable, homey environment.

What does this home offer?

Transportation services icon
Transportation services icon

Transportation Services

Contact Ironwood Health & Rehab Center

Overview of Majestic Care of South Bend
Majestic Care of South Bend provides rehabilitation and skilled nursing care with respect, understanding, and true excellence. The community offers compassionate, person-centered care designed to meet the unique needs of each resident. Services include long-term care, post-surgical recovery, and various therapies.

Contact Majestic Care of South Bend

Overview of The Milton Home
MILTON HOME, THE is a senior living community located in South Bend, Indiana. It offers a range of services including short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing care, long-term care, respite, and assisted living. The facility is dedicated to providing quality care and fostering a supportive environment for its residents.

Contact The Milton Home

Overview of Holy Cross Village-notre Dame

Holy Cross Village in Notre Dame is an expansive senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Also specializing in long-term care and short-term rehabilitation, the nursing home center is a comfortable and accommodating place with the services and features awaiting discovery. Many families have trusted Holy Cross Village over the years because of its services delivered with compassion, kindness, and professionalism.
Residents receive a range of services and access to amenities such as housekeeping, therapy, ADLs, mobility assistance, specialized programs, delicious meals served at the dining area, scheduled outings, and recreational activities in common areas are all offered.

Contact Holy Cross Village-Notre Dame

Overview of Majestic Care of South Bend

Majestic Care of South Bend is one of the premier nursing homes in the city. Management boasts a hassle-free and seamless transfer to your new place. The nursing home offers a definite solution to all your needs, ensuring that comfort and relaxation are being prioritized. As its name suggests, the skilled nursing home aims to have a magnificent experience during their stay in the community.
Majestic Care’s programs and support services are available: licensed nurse and personal care staff that are twenty-four-seven to help with medication management and assistance with day-to-day needs. Exclusive therapy services are also available in physical, speech, and occupational services.

Contact Majestic Care of South Bend

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.

Contact Trailpoint Village

Overview of Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation

The sister community of West Bend, Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation, 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.
Cardinal Nursing and Rehab strive 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.

Contact Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation

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. 

Contact West Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation

Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

CMS data 5 weighted categories Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

35%
Care Quality
20%
Staffing
20%
Regulatory
20%
Operational
5%
Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

Includes Overall Rating Health Inspection QM Rating Long-Stay QM Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Includes Nurse Hrs/Res/Day RN vs State Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

Includes Citations Citations/Inspection Severe Citations Fines Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

Includes Occupancy vs State Avg Length of Stay Revenue Payroll % Years in Operation Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

Includes Walk Score BBB Rating
Who we are

Your Senior Care Partner, Every Step of the Way

We help families find affordable senior communities and unlock same day discounts, Medicaid, and Medicare options tailored to your needs.

Contact us Today

Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in South Bend, IN

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Indiana?

Assisted living in Indiana is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Indiana Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — Indiana Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 9 nursing homes in South Bend, IN. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in South Bend, IN?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in South Bend, IN, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in South Bend, IN?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.