Wellbrooke of South Bend
Wellbrooke of South Bend is an Assisted Living Home in Indiana
Wellbrooke of South Bend is an Assisted Living Home in Indiana
Wellbrooke of South Bend
Wellbrooke of South Bend is an Assisted Living Home in Indiana
Wellbrooke of South Bend is an Assisted Living Home in Indiana
Wellbrooke of South Bend fosters a nurturing culture that encourages residents to embrace a slower pace of life, relishing the opportunity to relax and savor their golden years. Positioned conveniently within the community, it offers personalized care that adheres to meticulous assisted living guidelines, extending a range of services that include both assisted living with memory care benefits. This comprehensive approach caters to a variety of needs, from the enriching programs designed to cater to more advanced clinical requirements such as rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and long-term care.
This distinguished establishment ensures residents’ peace of mind through round-the-clock availability, affirming its commitment to their well-being. A specialized memory care neighborhood caters to those with impaired memory, maintaining a warm and inviting atmosphere that resonates throughout the entire community. Beyond the comprehensive care, Wellbrooke of South Bend takes pride in offering a wide spectrum of amenities, including 24-hour emergency maintenance, chef-prepared meals, transportation services, and engaging outings. The presence of a salon, well-tended grounds, and a charming barbecue area contribute to the harmonious living experience residents enjoy within this distinguished setting.
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Occupancy levels track close to the statewide midpoint, indicating balanced availability. The facility operates with a larger bed count than most state competitors, supporting broader intake. Residents generally stay for shorter periods than state peers, pointing to quicker turnover.
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Home revenue lands near the state median, signaling steady but not standout inflows. Payroll spending sits in the top tier, showing a strong investment in staffing resources. Total income trails most communities, suggesting tighter operating margins.
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Medicare nights lag behind other facilities, revealing limited Medicare demand. Medicaid nights sit above most state facilities, underscoring deep Title XIX coverage. Private pay nights lead the state, showing strong demand from market-rate residents.
Occupancy
Finance
House Specifics:
Operations
Medicaid, Medicare & Private
Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
This is the number of people who can stay here (Facility Capacity).
Community Stability & Environment
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Current Availability
96 of 129 beds occupiedAt average
Occupancy rate of 74.4%.
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Licensed Since
Date when the facility's license was first issued by the state.
January 7, 2025
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Walk Score
Walk Score in senior living communities measures how easy it is for residents to access essential services and amenities—like grocery stores, parks, pharmacies, and transit—without needing a car.
44
Car-DependentMost errands require a car. Limited nearby destinations. Basic sidewalks but low connectivity. Residents likely drive for groceries, dining, and services.
Safety, Compliance & Inspections Overview
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Complaint Visits
Inspections triggered by official complaints filed with the state.
6 complaints
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Citations
Number of deficiencies or violations identified during inspections conducted by Indiana regulators.
27 citations
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BBB Accreditation
Indicates whether the business meets BBB accreditation standards.
Not Accredited
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Total Complaints
Total number of complaints filed against this facility.
2 complaints
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Total Inspections
Total number of state inspections conducted.
11 inspections
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Inspections with Citations
Number of inspections that resulted in citations.
5 inspections
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Inspections without Citations
Number of inspections with no citations issued.
6 inspections
Facility & Licensing Details
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Business ID
Internal identifier assigned to the licensed business operating in Indiana.
90101115
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BBB ID
Better Business Bureau identifier for this business.
0352
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Facility Type
Indicates the state-regulated license category used in Indiana (e.g., Residential Care Facility for the Elderly).
MIXED FACILITY (NURSING + RESIDENTIAL CARE)
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Licensee / Operator
Entity or organization legally responsible for managing this facility under Indiana regulations.
HANCOCK REGIONAL HOSPITAL
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Profit Status
Indicates whether the facility operates as for-profit, non-profit, or government-owned.
OTHER
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License Number
State-issued license number for this facility.
25-013302-1
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License Expires
Date when the current license expires and must be renewed.
June 30, 2026
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Administrator
Name of the facility administrator.
KARL STEINHAUS
Operations & Staffing
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Part-Time Employees
Number of part-time staff assisting with operations, as reported to Indiana regulators.
0
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Director of Nursing
Name of the facility's Director of Nursing.
ASHLEY HEARLD
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Medical Director
Name of the facility's Medical Director.
Mathew Dupree
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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3.8 miles from city center
52565 State Hwy 933 #933, South Bend, IN 46637
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
574-247-7044
Email:[email protected]
Phone:574-247-7044
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Comparison Chart
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Indiana Seniors
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Requires level-of-care determination.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home health services.
- General: Age 60+, Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.
- Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (varies).
- Asset Limits: $10,000 (individual).
- IN Specifics: Limited funding; regional variation.
- Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
- General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: ~50 facilities statewide; per diem rate set by FSSA.
- Services: Room/board, laundry, minimal care coordination (~$20-$50/day subsidy).
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
- 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 Specifics: 16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.
- Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), caregiver training.
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Indiana resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
- IN Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
- General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: High veteran demand statewide.
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Indiana Seniors
Aged and Disabled Waiver
Requirements:
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General:
Age 65+ or disabled, Indiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
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Income Limits (2025):
~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
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Asset Limits:
$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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IN Specifics:
Requires level-of-care determination.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home health services.
CHOICE Program
Requirements:
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General:
Age 60+, Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.
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Income Limits:
~$2,000/month (varies).
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Asset Limits:
$10,000 (individual).
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IN Specifics:
Limited funding; regional variation.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)
Requirements:
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General:
Age 65+, or blind, or disabled, Indiana resident, in approved facility, low-income or SSI recipient.
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Income Limits (2025):
~$1,004/month (including SSI).
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Asset Limits:
$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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IN Specifics:
~50 facilities statewide; per diem rate set by FSSA.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Room/board, laundry, minimal care coordination (~$20-$50/day subsidy).
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
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General:
Age 65+ or disabled, Indiana resident, Medicare Part A/B.
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Income Limits (2025):
~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
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Asset Limits:
$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
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IN Specifics:
Three tiers; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite
Requirements:
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General:
Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Indiana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
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Income Limits (2025):
Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
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Asset Limits:
Not assessed; need-based.
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IN Specifics:
16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), caregiver training.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
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General:
Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Indiana resident.
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Income Limits (2025):
~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
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Asset Limits:
Not specified; income-focused.
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IN Specifics:
Priority for veterans, rural residents.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Requirements:
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General:
Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Indiana resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
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Income Limits (2025):
Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
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Asset Limits:
~$155,356 (net worth limit).
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IN Specifics:
High veteran demand statewide.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Beds shows the number of beds currently filled in each community agianst the total number of beds. Higher occupied beds usually indicates strong demand and reputation, while lower occupancy may suggest more availability for new residents.
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