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St Paul’s

3602 South Ironwood Drive, South Bend, IN 46614 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of St Paul’s

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.

Facility Direct Line (574) 284-9000
Facility Direct Line (574) 284-9000 revmdjohnson.in@gmail.com
Bed community size
181-bed community Rank #47 / 437Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 47th out of 437 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Indiana facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
1 year in operation Rank #130 / 378Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 130th out of 378 homes in Indiana. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Indiana facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 0 / 100 Rank #562 / 587Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 562nd out of 587 homes in Indiana. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Indiana facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
54%
Rank #317 / 434Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 317th out of 434 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Indiana average, with its Statewide rank out of 434. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Indiana average: 68.1%
Occupied beds
98 / 181
Average occupied beds in Indiana homes 70 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusActive
IssuanceMarch 1, 2025
ExpirationFebruary 28, 2027
License Number25-014602-1

Ownership & Operating Entity

St Paul’s is legally operated by Trinity Continuing Care Services-Indiana Inc, and administered by Jeffry Billhimer.

Profit StatusNonprofit

Type Of Units

Residential
181 units
Total beds
181 units

Staffing

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

Leadership

Medical DirectorChristopher Quinn
Director of NursingKris Borkowski

Contact Information

Fax(574) 284-9196

Additional Policies & Features

Visitor PolicyOur building is not open to the general public during the week.

Amenities & Lifestyle

ActivitiesWorship services, Bible study
Specific ProgramsFood Pantry Services
Religious Services
Volunteer Program
Touring HoursSunday: 11:00 AM for Worship Service; 9:30 AM for Bible Study; building not open to the general public during the week.

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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 8 deficiencies 1 complaint 5 inspections
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, deficiencies, 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. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. Inspection score: 95 out of 100. Letter grade A. 12 points above the Indiana average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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 1 Worse Metrics worse than Indiana average:
• Inspection deficiency rate (62% above) 8 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (78% below)
• Deficiencies per year (78% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (16% below)
• Total visits (74% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (57% below)
• Inspections (77% below)
• Total complaints (80% below)
• Complaints per year (77% below)
Latest Inspection June 16, 2025 Other An inspection that falls outside standard annual surveys and formal complaint investigations. May include administrative compliance checks, documentation reviews, focused surveys on specific concerns, or revisit surveys to verify prior corrections.

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

This FacilityIN Averagevs. IN Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 836 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. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2022. 29 This facility has 78% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (2 vs. IN avg 9).↓ 78% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.61.9 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. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIN Averagevs. IN Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of all on-site visits — routine inspections, complaint visits, follow-ups, and other focused visits. 519 This facility has 74% fewer total visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (5 vs. IN avg 19).↓ 74% better
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 37 This facility has 57% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (3 vs. IN avg 7).↓ 57% better
Inspection deficiency rate Info 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
Inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators. 313 This facility has 77% fewer inspections than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (3 vs. IN avg 13).↓ 77% better

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

This FacilityIN Averagevs. IN Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 15 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. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2022. 0.31.3 This facility has 77% fewer complaints per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (0.3 vs. IN avg 1.3).↓ 77% better

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

  • June 16, 2025 inspection found 2 deficiencies in fire safety and unsanitary food storage, including items stored above sprinkler lines and ice buildup on frozen food.
  • August 1, 2024 survey cited 3 deficiencies in medication authorization, unsanitary food prep, and poor hand hygiene during insulin and blood sugar procedures.
  • April 2, 2025 complaint investigation found no deficiencies related to allegations and confirmed compliance with state regulations.
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Indiana

St Paul’s 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

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)

Frequently Asked Questions about St Paul’s

Who is the Director of Nursing at St Paul’s?

Kris Borkowski is the Director of Nursing at St Paul’s.

Who is the owner of St Paul’s?

St Paul’s is legally operated by Trinity Continuing Care Services-Indiana Inc, and administered by Jeffry Billhimer.

What is the license number of St Paul’s?

According to IN state health department records, St Paul’s's license number is 25-014602-1.

When does St Paul’s's license expire?

According to IN state health department records, St Paul’s's license expires on February 28, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at St Paul’s?

St Paul’s's occupancy is 54%.

Does St Paul’s operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

St Paul’s is registered as a non-profit in IN.

Who is the administrator of St Paul’s?

Jeffry Billhimer is the administrator of St Paul’s.

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