Brookdale South Bend is an assisted living facility situated in South Bend, Indiana. This senior living community provides a range of supportive services designed to help residents maintain their independence while receiving appropriate care based on individual needs. The facility is equipped to serve residents who require assistance with daily living activities, including bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting, offering full support as needed. Brookdale South Bend has a 12-16 hour nursing presence and features on-site skilled nursing, with wound care, ambulatory care, and incontinence care available for residents requiring clinical support. Medication management is provided, ensuring that prescriptions and treatment plans are accurately followed, and diabetes care is also available. The staff includes licensed nurses, and there is access to occupational and physical therapy services. Hospice care can be arranged for residents with advanced needs.
For residents with Alzheimer’s or other memory concerns, Brookdale South Bend provides specialized memory care services. The community is secured and features designs intended to accommodate the specific needs of those experiencing memory loss. There is also a mental wellness program in place to support the emotional and psychological health of residents. Additional amenities include laundry and dry cleaning services, a beauty and barber salon, fitness and yoga programs, pharmacy services, and access to various clubs and community activities. Recognizing the importance of engagement and mental stimulation, the facility offers social, recreational, and wellness programs, although some residents have noted in reviews that activity options could be improved. English and Spanish language services are available.
Brookdale South Bend facilitates transportation arrangements for non-medical purposes, such as shopping trips, social outings, and errands, allowing residents to stay connected with the broader community. The community also supports pet ownership, with residents noting pet-friendliness as a benefit. User reviews describe Brookdale as clean, fairly small, and professionally managed, with many families praising the attentiveness and compassion of individual staff members. However, feedback also highlights concerns about staffing levels, care consistency, and activity variety, alongside suggestions for continued improvements in dementia care, staff training, and operational reliability. The overall environment is described as home-like and focused on both safety and individualized support, while ongoing efforts aim to address some of the noted operational challenges.
Costs at this community start at $3,345 and range up to $3,623. The average price in the community is $3,484, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,132. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
