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Cassopolis, MI · 80 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Cassopolis's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,020–$11,330/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in South Bend, Indiana
Every licensed senior community in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Cost of senior care in South Bend
Local South Bend-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for South Bend prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$5,340/mo median
typical range $4,270–$6,680
Memory Care
$6,570/mo median
typical range $5,260–$8,210
Skilled Nursing
$9,370/mo median
typical range $8,020–$11,330
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$5,340/mo median
typical range $2,270–$7,230
Residential Care Home
$4,810/mo median
typical range $3,850–$6,010
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to South Bend using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in South Bend.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 20 communities in South Bend, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Notre Dame, IN · 52 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Notre Dame's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,020–$11,330/mo
View full evaluation →3
Milton Home, the
Scout 91South Bend, IN · 34 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of South Bend's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,020–$11,330/mo
View full evaluation →4
South Bend, IN · 144 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of South Bend's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,020–$11,330/mo
View full evaluation →5
Granger, IN · 96 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Granger's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,020–$11,330/mo
View full evaluation →6
Miller's Merry Manor
Scout 75New Carlisle, IN · 70 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in New Carlisle.
Est. $8,020–$11,330/mo
View full evaluation →7
South Bend, IN · 157 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in South Bend.
Est. $8,020–$11,330/mo
View full evaluation →8
Hamilton Grove
Scout 74New Carlisle, IN · 85 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in New Carlisle.
Est. $8,020–$11,330/mo
View full evaluation →9
Southfield Village
Scout 69South Bend, IN · 60 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in South Bend.
Est. $8,020–$11,330/mo
View full evaluation →10
Creekside Village
Scout 69Mishawaka, IN · 100 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Mishawaka.
Est. $8,020–$11,330/mo
View full evaluation →11
Wellbrooke of South Bend
Scout 67South Bend, IN · 70 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in South Bend.
Est. $8,020–$11,330/mo
View full evaluation →12
The Timbers of Cass County
Scout 67Dowagiac, MI · 108 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Dowagiac.
Est. $8,020–$11,330/mo
View full evaluation →13
Trailpoint Village
Scout 58South Bend, IN · 183 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in South Bend.
Est. $8,020–$11,330/mo
View full evaluation →14
South Bend, IN · 131 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in South Bend.
Est. $8,020–$11,330/mo
View full evaluation →15
South Bend, IN · 168 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in South Bend.
Est. $8,020–$11,330/mo
View full evaluation →16
Mishawaka, IN · 87 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Mishawaka.
Est. $8,020–$11,330/mo
View full evaluation →17
Miller's Merry Manor
Scout 44Walkerton, IN · 107 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Walkerton.
Est. $8,020–$11,330/mo
View full evaluation →18
Mishawaka, IN · 130 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Mishawaka.
Est. $8,020–$11,330/mo
View full evaluation →19
South Bend, IN · 145 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,020–$11,330/mo
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Majestic Care of South Bend
Scout 21South Bend, IN · 103 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,020–$11,330/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in South Bend, IN?
In the South Bend, IN area, assisted living typically runs $4,270–$6,680/month (median $5,340), memory care $5,260–$8,210/month (median $6,570), and skilled nursing $8,020–$11,330/month (median $9,370) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in South Bend, IN?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in South Bend, IN right now are Cass County Medical Care Facility, Holy Cross Village at Notre Dame INC, Milton Home, the. The full ranked list of 20 communities is on this page.
How are the 20 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.