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St. Paul’s (legally Sanctuary at St. Paul’s) is a 181-bed nonprofit senior living community at 3602 South Ironwood Drive in South Bend, Indiana. Operated by Trinity Health Senior Communities, this faith-based campus serves St. Joseph County with a continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, and memory care.
The community operates under a state-licensed model with 24-hour medical supervision and a current citations-per-inspection rate of zero for 2026. While occupancy stands at 54%, the facility prioritizes financial accessibility by accepting the Indiana PathWays for Aging Waiver, CHOICE, and RCAP programs.
Licensed nurses and aides provide 24/7 support, managing medication, diabetic monitoring, and on-site physical, occupational, and speech therapies. The secure “Sanctuary” memory care neighborhood utilizes specialized reminiscence therapy and structured routines to support residents with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Apartments range from private suites to one-bedroom units featuring kitchenettes and emergency response systems. All-inclusive monthly fees cover family-style dining, laundry, and housekeeping.
Shared spaces include a fitness center, library, beauty salon, and a private chapel for daily services. Residents enjoy landscaped courtyards and a social calendar of movie nights and fitness classes, with van transportation provided for local medical visits and shopping.
Older adults seeking a mission-driven, nonprofit setting with tiered medical support and diverse financial aid options may find this campus appropriate. To evaluate the 2026 quality standards, prospective residents should contact the administrator for staffing disclosures and a tour.
Lower than the Indiana average: 68.1%St Paul’s is legally operated by Trinity Continuing Care Services-indiana Inc, and administrated by Jeffry Billhimer.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Indiana state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Indiana assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.
12 points above the Indiana average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #38 / 384 in Indiana Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 38th out of 384 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Indiana average among 384 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Inspection score: 95 out of 100. Letter grade A. 12 points above the Indiana average for assisted living residences (83/100)
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 8 | 36 | This facility has 78% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (8 vs. IN avg 36).↓ 78% better Rank #53 / 386 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 53rd out of 386 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 386 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2022.
| 2 | 9 | This facility has 78% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (2 vs. IN avg 9).↓ 78% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1.6 | 1.9 | This facility has 16% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (1.6 vs. IN avg 1.9).↓ 16% better Rank #196 / 386 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 196th out of 386 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Indiana average among 386 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
Inspections
| 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.
| 5 | 19 | This facility has 74% fewer total visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (5 vs. IN avg 19).↓ 74% better |
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Inspections with deficiencies
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.
| 3 | 7 | This facility has 57% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (3 vs. IN avg 7).↓ 57% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.
| 60% | 37% | This facility has 23 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (60% vs. IN avg 37%).↑ 23% worse |
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Inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators.
| 3 | 13 | This facility has 77% fewer inspections than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (3 vs. IN avg 13).↓ 77% better |
Complaints & Investigations
| 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 Rank #1 / 352 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 352 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's total complaints compared to the Indiana average among 352 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2022.
| 0.3 | 1.3 | This facility has 77% fewer complaints per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (0.3 vs. IN avg 1.3).↓ 77% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
1770.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from South Bend's city center to St Paul’s's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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St Paul’s is located in SOUTH BEND, Indiana.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Indiana.
The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.
| St Paul’s |
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 | 181
Facility
181
IN AVG
116
Rank
#47 / 437 | No |
0
Facility
0
IN AVG
37
Rank
#562 / 587 | - | 1
Facility
1
IN AVG
8
Rank
#130 / 378 |
54.1%
Facility
54.1%
IN AVG
66.4%
Rank
#302 / 404 | - | Jeffry Billhimer | Trinity Continuing Care Services-Indiana Inc | Kris Borkowski | 95
Facility
95
IN AVG
83
Rank
#38 / 384 | 3 | 1
Facility
1
IN AVG
5
Rank
#1 / 352 | 8
Facility
8
IN AVG
36
Rank
#53 / 386 | 1.6
Facility
1.6
IN AVG
1.9
Rank
#196 / 386 |
| Tanglewood Trace |
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.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Mishawaka | 148
Facility
148
IN AVG
116
Rank
#96 / 437 | Yes |
59
Facility
59
IN AVG
37
Rank
#156 / 587 | 1 Bed / 1 Bed Deluxe | 15
Facility
15
IN AVG
8
Rank
#77 / 378 |
43.2%
Facility
43.2%
IN AVG
66.4%
Rank
#365 / 404 | A+ | Barbara Gawel | Gahc3 Mishawaka In Alf Trs Sub LLC | Carol Campbell | 92
Facility
92
IN AVG
83
Rank
#63 / 384 | 4 | 2
Facility
2
IN AVG
5
Rank
#50 / 352 | 9
Facility
9
IN AVG
36
Rank
#62 / 386 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
IN AVG
1.9
Rank
#167 / 386 |
| Southfield Village Inc. |
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.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
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).
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). | South Bend | 138
Facility
138
IN AVG
116
Rank
#116 / 437 | Yes |
5
Facility
5
IN AVG
37
Rank
#518 / 587 | - | 34
Facility
34
IN AVG
8
Rank
#30 / 378 |
34.1%
Facility
34.1%
IN AVG
66.4%
Rank
#392 / 404 | - | Joseph Doran | Woodlawn Hospital | Dolores Britton | 74
Facility
74
IN AVG
83
Rank
#270 / 384 | 10 | 4
Facility
4
IN AVG
5
Rank
#140 / 352 | 78
Facility
78
IN AVG
36
Rank
#299 / 386 | 3.9
Facility
3.9
IN AVG
1.9
Rank
#266 / 386 |
| Wellbrooke of South Bend |
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.
ADC Adult Day Care Structured weekday daytime programming for seniors who live at home but need supervision, health monitoring, or social engagement. More affordable than full residential care and a key resource for working family caregivers.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
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).
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). | South Bend | 129
Facility
129
IN AVG
116
Rank
#144 / 437 | Yes |
44
Facility
44
IN AVG
37
Rank
#249 / 587 | - | - |
40.3%
Facility
40.3%
IN AVG
66.4%
Rank
#377 / 404 | - | Karl Steinhaus | Hancock Regional Hospital | Ashley Hearld | 79
Facility
79
IN AVG
83
Rank
#209 / 384 | 6 | 2
Facility
2
IN AVG
5
Rank
#50 / 352 | 60
Facility
60
IN AVG
36
Rank
#270 / 386 | 3.5
Facility
3.5
IN AVG
1.9
Rank
#246 / 386 |
| Grand Emerald Place |
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 | 96
Facility
96
IN AVG
116
Rank
#262 / 437 | Yes |
36
Facility
36
IN AVG
37
Rank
#288 / 587 | - | 13
Facility
13
IN AVG
8
Rank
#85 / 378 |
51.0%
Facility
51.0%
IN AVG
66.4%
Rank
#325 / 404 | - | Amanda Harlow | Ops Living South Bend LLC | Lindsay Vanderpool | 79
Facility
79
IN AVG
83
Rank
#209 / 384 | 11 | 5
Facility
5
IN AVG
5
Rank
#198 / 352 | 27
Facility
27
IN AVG
36
Rank
#157 / 386 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
IN AVG
1.9
Rank
#167 / 386 |
Kris Borkowski is the Director of Nursing at St Paul’s.
The legal owner and operator of St Paul’s is Trinity Continuing Care Services-Indiana Inc.
According to IN state health department records, St Paul’s's license number is 25-014602-1.
According to IN state health department records, St Paul’s's license expires on February 28, 2026.
St Paul’s's occupancy is 54%.
St Paul’s is registered as a non-profit in IN.
Jeffry Billhimer is the administrator of St Paul’s.
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