Grand Emerald Place
Assisted Living · South Bend, IN

Overview of Grand Emerald Place

Situated in South Bend, Indiana, Grand Emerald Place emerges as a beacon of exceptional assisted living for seniors, ensuring an environment that consistently surpasses expectations. Within its welcoming embrace, residents discover a home-like haven where comfort and care intertwine seamlessly. This community boasts round-the-clock nursing availability, guaranteeing that assistance is readily accessible across various assisted living levels of care.

Outdoor enthusiasts can partake in engaging activities, including memberships in a walking club, gardening club, and participation in outdoor events. Meanwhile, indoors, residents enjoy the convenience of housekeeping and laundry services, enhanced by the presence of an on-site hair salon. The provision of scheduled transportation adds an extra layer of convenience, while elegantly appointed lounges and an activity room create inviting spaces for relaxation and social engagement. Beyond the physical comforts, Grand Emerald Place takes pride in a refreshing and revitalizing atmosphere, epitomized by its reassuring emergency call system.

(574) 291-2222
Bed community size
96-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
13 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 36 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
51%
Lower than the Indiana average: 68.1%
Occupied beds
49 / 96
Average residents per home in Indiana 70 per day

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living / Residential Care Facility (rcf)
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 7, 2025
ExpirationJune 30, 2026
License Number25-013555-1

Ownership & Operating Entity

Grand Emerald Place is legally operated by Ops Living South Bend Llc, and administrated by Amanda Harlow.

Profit StatusProfit

Type Of Units

Residential
96 units
Total beds
96 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Director of NursingLINDSAY VANDERPOOL
ContactMearl May, Administrator

Contact Information

Fax(260) 498-0205

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 378 / 421 / 430 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at Grand Emerald Place

Assisted Living

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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 2022 · 4 years of data 27 deficiencies 5 complaints 12 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 2022 vs. Indiana state average
Overall vs. IN average 3 Worse Metrics worse than Indiana average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (21% above)
• Inspection deficiency rate (35% above)
• Complaint visits (38% above)
2 At Avg Metrics at Indiana average:
• Total complaints (at IN avg)
• Complaints per year (at IN avg)
5 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (25% below)
• Deficiencies per year (24% below)
• Total visits (37% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (14% below)
• Inspections (15% below)
Latest Inspection April 3, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

MetricThis FacilityIN Averagevs. IN Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2736 This facility has 25% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (27 vs. IN avg 36).↓ 25% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2022. 6.89 This facility has 24% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (6.8 vs. IN avg 9).↓ 24% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.31.9 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 Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

MetricThis FacilityIN Averagevs. IN Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of all on-site visits — routine inspections, complaint visits, follow-ups, and other focused visits. 1219 This facility has 37% fewer total visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (12 vs. IN avg 19).↓ 37% better
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 67 This facility has 14% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (6 vs. IN avg 7).↓ 14% better
Inspection deficiency rate Info 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
Inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators. 1113 This facility has 15% fewer inspections than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (11 vs. IN avg 13).↓ 15% better

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

MetricThis FacilityIN Averagevs. IN Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 55 This facility has total complaints in line with the Indiana average (5 vs. IN avg 5).— At avg
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2022. 1.31.3 This facility has complaints per year in line with the Indiana average (1.3 vs. IN avg 1.3).— At avg
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints. Formal complaints can result in multiple visits. 118 This facility has 38% more complaint visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (11 vs. IN avg 8).↑ 38% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on April 3, 2025, found deficiencies related to fire safety training, odor control, food sanitation, medication review timeliness, and medication cart security. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of issues with fire safety, food handling, medication management, and pest control, along with a failure to submit a timely license renewal application. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated except for a substantiated abuse reporting failure and ongoing pest control problems related to bedbugs. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions were listed in the available reports. The facility’s deficiencies have persisted over time with no clear pattern of improvement.

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Grand Emerald Place

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Indiana

Grand Emerald Place is located in South Bend, Indiana.
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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Indiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IN

Requires level-of-care determination.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home health services

CHOICE Program

Indiana CHOICE

Age 60+
General Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies
Asset Limits $10,000 individual
IN

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program

Age 65+
General or blind, or disabled, Indiana resident, in approved facility, low-income or SSI recipient.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IN

~50 facilities statewide; per diem rate set by FSSA.

Benefits
Room/board Laundry Minimal care coordination (~$20-$50/day subsidy)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Indiana Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Indiana resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IN

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Indiana NFCSP Respite Care

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Indiana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
IN

16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Indiana resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
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High veteran demand statewide.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

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Address 4.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from South Bend's city center to Grand Emerald Place's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.32 miles to nearest hospital (DaVita Irish Dialysis)

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Grand Emerald Place
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Frequently Asked Questions about Grand Emerald Place

Who is the Director of Nursing at Grand Emerald Place?

Lindsay Vanderpool is the Director of Nursing at Grand Emerald Place.

Who is the owner of Grand Emerald Place?

The legal owner and operator of Grand Emerald Place is Ops Living South Bend Llc.

Is Grand Emerald Place in a walkable area?

Grand Emerald Place has a walk score of 36. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Grand Emerald Place?

According to IN state health department records, Grand Emerald Place's license number is 25-013555-1.

When does Grand Emerald Place's license expire?

According to IN state health department records, Grand Emerald Place's license expires on June 30, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Grand Emerald Place?

Grand Emerald Place's occupancy is 51%.

Who is the administrator of Grand Emerald Place?

Amanda Harlow is the administrator of Grand Emerald Place.

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