Heritage Point

Memory Care · South Bend
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Heritage Point
Memory Care · South Bend
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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Heritage Point accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Heritage Point

A member of the Sunshine Retirement Community, Heritage Point has a solid reputation for offering affordable assisted living and memory care services. The nurturing environment empowers and enhances the quality of life for residents by providing tailored care to suit the needs of each unique individual. Heritage Point approaches senior living in a modern way that embraces and enriches its residents’ overall wellness.
Many of its amenities are centered on attentive support and consideration for the personal hygiene of its seniors, such as assistance with bathing, grooming, and oral care, as well as medication management, housekeeping, and assistance with daily routine. They offer life enrichment programs focusing on assisted living for dementia patients, encouraging various stimulating and engaging activities that residents can choose from.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▲ 29.7% Above IN avg.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 42.5% Above IN avg.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▲ 62.7% Above IN avg.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▼ 26.6% Below IN avg.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Indiana state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 16th out of 267 homes in Indiana.

Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 53m per day
Rank #16 / 267Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 16th out of 267 homes in Indiana.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Indiana average, with a ranking across 267 Indiana SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
This facility Indiana avg (3h 26m per day)
vs Indiana avg
+42%
Staff typeHours / dayvs state avg
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 4h 55m per day

Capacity and availability

This home usually has availability

Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.

Lower occupancy than the Indiana average: 69.4%
Occupancy rate 44.7% Rank #237 / 269Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 237th out of 269 homes in Indiana.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Indiana average, with its statewide rank out of 269. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay 248 days
Occupancy rate
44.7% Rank #237 / 269Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 237th out of 269 homes in Indiana.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Indiana average, with its statewide rank out of 269. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
248 days

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

31% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 20 days

Private pay

63% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Medicaid

6% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 5 years

Finances and operations

Governmental community
Operated by county authorities.
Home revenue
$17.1M
Operating deficit
-$4.1M
Governmental community Operated by county authorities.
Home revenue
$17.1M Rank #40 / 267Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 40th out of 267 homes in Indiana.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Indiana SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.
Operating deficit
-$4.1M
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #30 / 267Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 30th out of 267 homes in Indiana.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Indiana average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
$9.6M
56.4% of revenue Rank #105 / 267Payroll % — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 105th out of 267 homes in Indiana.Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Indiana average. Well-run SNFs often land around 55–65%. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$11.6M
Total costs $21.2M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 6 / 100 Rank #87 / 100Walk Score — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 87th out of 100 homes in Indiana.Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Indiana SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

License Details

License Number300607488

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Additional Services

1 service
Respite Stay

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsServices & Amenities, Activities, Testimonials, Area Attractions, LCS Signature Experiences, Living Options, Sage Living, Floor Plans, Our Traditions, LCS, FAQ, News & Blog, Support Us, Donate, Legacy Planning, Diamond Donor Society, Volunteer

Dining & Nutrition

Food Descriptionexpanded dining program with a robust menu of activities

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Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Indiana

Heritage Point is located in South Bend, Indiana.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Indiana SCSEP

Age 55+
General unemployed, low-income, Indiana resident.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL
Asset Limits Not specified; income-focused.
IN

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

Benefits
Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour) Job placement

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
IN

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)

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Heritage Point

Is Heritage Point in a walkable area?

Heritage Point has a walk score of 6. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Are there photos of Heritage Point?

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What is the phone number of Heritage Point?

(949) 364-9685 will put you in contact with the team at Heritage Point.

Is Heritage Point Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Heritage Point is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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