Occupancy rate
36%
Lower than the Indiana average: 68.1%Chapters Living of South Bend
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Indiana, IN
Chapters Living of South Bend
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Indiana, IN
Located in the neighborhood of Hickory Road of South Bend, Indiana, the Chapters Living of South Bend is a prominent living community that offers assisted living and memory care depending on the needs of its residents. The community offers a spacious yet cozy accommodations with several floor plans suited for the tastes of its residents. Aside from customized care plans, it offers also a program that is devised to treat Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease with the aid of evidence-based techniques.
Dedicated to ensuring its residents to live life to the fullest, the community offers a wide range of amenities such as dining, social activities, neighborhoods, health and wellness, and a salon or barbershop to provide an exceptional living experience. Meet new people with the same interests and build lasting relationships. With its commitment to fostering a caring and inclusive environment, seniors can never go wrong with Chapters Living of South Bend.
42-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
2 years in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score: 56 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Occupancy
Lower than the Indiana average: 68.1%Occupied beds
15 / 42
Average residents per home in Indiana
70 per day
Facility TypeAssisted Living / Residential Care Facility (rcf)
IssuanceJanuary 11, 2024
ExpirationOctober 30, 2025
License Number24-016149-3
Chapters Living of South Bend is legally operated by Ellipse South Bend Mc Opco, and administrated by Alicia Sieplinga.
Profit StatusProfit
Residential
42 units
Total beds
42 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Director of NursingMATTIE SINGLETON
Fax(812) 682-4676
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Two-story
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at Chapters Living of South Bend
Assisted Living
Memory Care
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.
Since 2024 · 2 years of data
9 deficiencies
1 complaint
4 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
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.
Since 2024 vs. Indiana state average
Overall vs. IN average
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Indiana average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (21% above)
• Inspection deficiency rate (35% above) 8 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (75% below)
• Deficiencies per year (75% below)
• Total visits (79% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (71% below)
• Inspections (85% below)
• Total complaints (80% below)
• Complaints per year (80% below)
• Complaint visits (75% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (21% above)
• Inspection deficiency rate (35% above) 8 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (75% below)
• Deficiencies per year (75% below)
• Total visits (79% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (71% below)
• Inspections (85% below)
• Total complaints (80% below)
• Complaints per year (80% below)
• Complaint visits (75% below)
Latest Inspection
July 2, 2025
Follow Up
Deficiencies
Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 9 | 36 | This facility has 75% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (9 vs. IN avg 36).↓ 75% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2024.
| 4.5 | 18 | This facility has 75% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (4.5 vs. IN avg 18).↓ 75% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 2.3 | 1.9 | This facility has 21% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (2.3 vs. IN avg 1.9).↑ 21% worse |
Inspections
State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.
| Metric | 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.
| 4 | 19 | This facility has 79% fewer total visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (4 vs. IN avg 19).↓ 79% better |
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Inspections with deficiencies
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.
| 2 | 7 | This facility has 71% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (2 vs. IN avg 7).↓ 71% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.
| 50% | 37% | This facility has 13 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (50% vs. IN avg 37%).↑ 13% worse |
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Inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators.
| 2 | 13 | This facility has 85% fewer inspections than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (2 vs. IN avg 13).↓ 85% better |
Complaints & Investigations
Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.
| Metric | This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 1 | 5 | This facility has 80% fewer total complaints than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (1 vs. IN avg 5).↓ 80% better |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2024.
| 0.5 | 2.5 | This facility has 80% fewer complaints per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (0.5 vs. IN avg 2.5).↓ 80% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints. Formal complaints can result in multiple visits.
| 2 | 8 | This facility has 75% fewer complaint visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (2 vs. IN avg 8).↓ 75% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on July 2, 2025, found the facility in compliance with state regulations and that prior complaints had been corrected. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies, including issues with timely reporting of incidents, resident supervision, and abuse substantiated against staff in May 2025, as well as multiple licensing-related deficiencies in August 2024 involving staff certifications, resident evaluations, documentation, and dietary oversight. The substantiated complaints involved failures to report falls and abuse promptly, inadequate supervision leading to falls and elopements, and physical abuse or involuntary seclusion of residents with cognitive impairment. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions were listed in the available reports. The facility appears to have addressed these issues by the most recent inspection, indicating improvement over time.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Assisted Living in Indiana
Chapters Living of South Bend is located in South Bend, Indiana.
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Estimated distance in miles from South Bend's city center to Chapters Living of South Bend's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.57 miles to nearest hospital (Radiology, Inc.)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chapters Living of South Bend
What neighborhood is Chapters Living of South Bend in?
Chapters Living of South Bend is in the McKinley Terrace neighborhood of South Bend.
Who is the Director of Nursing at Chapters Living of South Bend?
Mattie Singleton is the Director of Nursing at Chapters Living of South Bend.
Who is the owner of Chapters Living of South Bend?
The legal owner and operator of Chapters Living of South Bend is Ellipse South Bend Mc Opco.
Is Chapters Living of South Bend in a walkable area?
Chapters Living of South Bend has a walk score of 56. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of Chapters Living of South Bend?
According to IN state health department records, Chapters Living of South Bend's license number is 24-016149-3.
When does Chapters Living of South Bend's license expire?
According to IN state health department records, Chapters Living of South Bend's license expires on October 30, 2025.
What is the occupancy rate at Chapters Living of South Bend?
Chapters Living of South Bend's occupancy is 36%.
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