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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.
The church was completed in 1903 and features historic architecture, having been a gift from Clement Studebaker.
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. See the assisted living residences benchmark below for the typical Indiana score; higher is better.
Above the Indiana average for assisted living residences.
Indiana assisted living residences benchmark: C 74/100
Inspection score: 89 out of 100. Letter grade B+. Above the Indiana average for assisted living residences.
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 |
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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 |
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 |
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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.
The most recent inspection on June 16, 2025, identified deficiencies related to fire safety in the kitchen and unsanitary food storage and preparation conditions. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of issues primarily involving food safety and sanitation, medication administration authorization, infection control, and incomplete resident documentation. Complaint investigations were conducted on multiple occasions, with all complaints found to be unsubstantiated or unrelated to cited deficiencies. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history indicates ongoing challenges with food service and safety practices, with no clear trend of improvement or worsening over time.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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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.
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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 | No | 0 | - | 1
Facility
1
IN AVG
8
Rank
#128 / 361 |
54.1%
Facility
54.1%
IN AVG
65.6%
Rank
#306 / 414 | Jeffry Billhimer | Trinity Continuing Care Services-Indiana Inc | Kris Borkowski | 3 | 1
Facility
1
IN AVG
4.7
Rank
#1 / 352 | 8
Facility
8
IN AVG
34.7
Rank
#63 / 385 | 1.6
Facility
1.6
IN AVG
2.6
Rank
#247 / 385 |
| Southfield Village Inc. |
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).
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 | 138 | Yes | 5 | - | 34
Facility
34
IN AVG
8
Rank
#30 / 361 |
34.1%
Facility
34.1%
IN AVG
65.6%
Rank
#397 / 414 | Joseph Doran | Woodlawn Hospital | Dolores Britton | 10 | 4
Facility
4
IN AVG
4.7
Rank
#140 / 352 | 56
Facility
56
IN AVG
34.7
Rank
#309 / 385 | 2.8
Facility
2.8
IN AVG
2.6
Rank
#258 / 385 |
| Wellbrooke of South Bend |
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).
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 | 129 | Yes | 44 | - | - |
40.3%
Facility
40.3%
IN AVG
65.6%
Rank
#381 / 414 | Karl Steinhaus | Hancock Regional Hospital | Ashley Hearld | 6 | 2
Facility
2
IN AVG
4.7
Rank
#50 / 352 | 44
Facility
44
IN AVG
34.7
Rank
#264 / 385 | 2.6
Facility
2.6
IN AVG
2.6
Rank
#237 / 385 |
| 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 | Yes | 36 | - | 13
Facility
13
IN AVG
8
Rank
#85 / 361 |
51.0%
Facility
51.0%
IN AVG
65.6%
Rank
#329 / 414 | Amanda Harlow | Ops Living South Bend LLC | Lindsay Vanderpool | 11 | 5
Facility
5
IN AVG
4.7
Rank
#198 / 352 | 27
Facility
27
IN AVG
34.7
Rank
#188 / 385 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
IN AVG
2.6
Rank
#214 / 385 |
| Woodridge Village |
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 | 85 | No | 16 | - | 1
Facility
1
IN AVG
8
Rank
#128 / 361 |
64.7%
Facility
64.7%
IN AVG
65.6%
Rank
#229 / 414 | Richard Kennedy | Woodridge Alf Operations LLC | Elizabeth Mccartn | 18 | 10
Facility
10
IN AVG
4.7
Rank
#325 / 352 | 78
Facility
78
IN AVG
34.7
Rank
#349 / 385 | 4.1
Facility
4.1
IN AVG
2.6
Rank
#328 / 385 |
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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