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Page 2 of Best Nursing Homes in South Bend, IN

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 13 nursing homes in South Bend, IN using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in IN
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.4/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in South Bend, IN. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 3.1/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in South Bend, IN. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.9/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in South Bend, IN. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

Compare Nursing Homes around South Bend (Metro Area)

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

CMS & IN Dept. of Health data

Robertson’s Apartments
NH
IL
South Bend (South Michigan Street)
86
89.9%
Facility 89.9%
IN AVG 65.5
Rank #33 / 427
+37%
3.12
Facility 3.12
IN AVG 3.44
Rank #188 / 290
-27%-9%
$0
Facility $0
IN AVG $31.4k
Rank #1 / 292
-
12
Facility 12
IN AVG 25.0
Rank #51 / 292
4.0
Facility 4.0
IN AVG 4.1
Rank #153 / 292
-77- 82 Yolanda Washington
$8.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $10.7M
Rank #169 / 294
$5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $4.2M
Rank #159 / 294
58.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 58.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG 42%
Rank #141 / 294
155448
The Milton Home
NH
AL
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
South Bend
62
40.3%
Facility 40.3%
IN AVG 65.5
Rank #389 / 427
-38%
4.98
Facility 4.98
IN AVG 3.44
Rank #17 / 290
+13%+45%
$0
Facility $0
IN AVG $31.4k
Rank #1 / 292
73
25
Facility 25
IN AVG 25.0
Rank #158 / 292
4.2
Facility 4.2
IN AVG 4.1
Rank #170 / 292
-25- 81 Milton Home Nursing Home And Rehabilitation
$3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $10.7M
Rank #244 / 294
$2.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $4.2M
Rank #260 / 294
67.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 67.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG 42%
Rank #161 / 294
155738
Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
South Bend
144
43.8%
Facility 43.8%
IN AVG 65.5
Rank #374 / 427
-33%
3.53
Facility 3.53
IN AVG 3.44
Rank #107 / 290
+46%+3%
$0
Facility $0
IN AVG $31.4k
Rank #1 / 292
-
19
Facility 19
IN AVG 25.0
Rank #118 / 292
3.8
Facility 3.8
IN AVG 4.1
Rank #136 / 292
263- 75 Kathryn Lape
$7.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $10.7M
Rank #180 / 294
$4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $4.2M
Rank #170 / 294
56.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 56.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG 42%
Rank #122 / 294
155115
West Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation
NH
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
South Bend
157
41.4%
Facility 41.4%
IN AVG 65.5
Rank #386 / 427
-37%
3.70
Facility 3.70
IN AVG 3.44
Rank #72 / 290
-1%+8%
$0
Facility $0
IN AVG $31.4k
Rank #1 / 292
-
31
Facility 31
IN AVG 25.0
Rank #195 / 292
6.2
Facility 6.2
IN AVG 4.1
Rank #242 / 292
-65- 68 Emily Bailey
$7.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $10.7M
Rank #201 / 294
$4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $4.2M
Rank #184 / 294
62.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 62.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG 42%
Rank #102 / 294
155355
Wellbrooke of South Bend
NH
ADC
AL
MC
SNF
South Bend
129
40.3%
Facility 40.3%
IN AVG 65.5
Rank #389 / 427
-38%
3.35
Facility 3.35
IN AVG 3.44
Rank #153 / 290
+2%-3%
$0
Facility $0
IN AVG $31.4k
Rank #1 / 292
79
15
Facility 15
IN AVG 25.0
Rank #77 / 292
3.8
Facility 3.8
IN AVG 4.1
Rank #136 / 292
152- 44 Rayne Wise
$10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $10.7M
Rank #147 / 294
$6.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $4.2M
Rank #90 / 294
57%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 57%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG 42%
Rank #69 / 294
155824
Southfield Village Inc.
NH
AL
IL
SNF
South Bend
138
34.1%
Facility 34.1%
IN AVG 65.5
Rank #403 / 427
-48%
3.98
Facility 3.98
IN AVG 3.44
Rank #50 / 290
+33%+16%
$0
Facility $0
IN AVG $31.4k
Rank #1 / 292
74
24
Facility 24
IN AVG 25.0
Rank #153 / 292
8.0
Facility 8.0
IN AVG 4.1
Rank #279 / 292
-47- 5 Southfield Village Inc
$9.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $10.7M
Rank #123 / 294
$4.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $4.2M
Rank #127 / 294
43.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 43.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG 42%
Rank #183 / 294
155684
Trailpoint Village
NH
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
South Bend
183
56.4%
Facility 56.4%
IN AVG 65.5
Rank #298 / 427
-14%
3.27
Facility 3.27
IN AVG 3.44
Rank #153 / 290
+11%-5%
$14.1k
Facility $14.1k
IN AVG $31.4k
Rank #257 / 292
-
22
Facility 22
IN AVG 25.0
Rank #140 / 292
3.1
Facility 3.1
IN AVG 4.1
Rank #98 / 292
1103- 5 Katrina Bradford
$12.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $12.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $10.7M
Rank #73 / 294
$7.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $4.2M
Rank #25 / 294
61.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 61.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG 42%
Rank #61 / 294
155103
Briarcliff Health & Rehabilitation Center
NH
HOS
MC
PC
SNF
South Bend
131
74.0%
Facility 74.0%
IN AVG 65.5
Rank #157 / 427
+13%
3.55
Facility 3.55
IN AVG 3.44
Rank #107 / 290
-61%+3%
$10.8k
Facility $10.8k
IN AVG $31.4k
Rank #253 / 292
74
19
Facility 19
IN AVG 25.0
Rank #118 / 292
3.8
Facility 3.8
IN AVG 4.1
Rank #136 / 292
397- 7 Briarcliff Health Care - South Bend LLC
$9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $10.7M
Rank #122 / 294
$4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $4.2M
Rank #129 / 294
47.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 47.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG 42%
Rank #195 / 294
155831
Majestic Care of South Bend
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
South Bend
103
60.2%
Facility 60.2%
IN AVG 65.5
Rank #274 / 427
-8%
2.83
Facility 2.83
IN AVG 3.44
Rank #245 / 290
-34%-18%
$116.3k
Facility $116.3k
IN AVG $31.4k
Rank #291 / 292
70
57
Facility 57
IN AVG 25.0
Rank #276 / 292
6.3
Facility 6.3
IN AVG 4.1
Rank #244 / 292
362- 16 Majestic Care Of South Bend LLC
$11.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $10.7M
Rank #130 / 294
$3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $4.2M
Rank #207 / 294
34.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 34.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG 42%
Rank #281 / 294
155219
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.

Contact Ironwood Health & Rehab Center

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 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.

Contact Morningview Assisted Living

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
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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 13 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.