D Forsonta
Jun 2026
My sister Laquanda has to wait days for a shower and her nails are dirty. The biting here needs help shooooot
1 / 8Quick Facts
- Starting price
- $4,000/mo
- Medicaid
- Accepted
- Medicare rating
- 3 of 5
- Ownership
- Government, County
- Certified beds
- 70
- Inspections
- View history (43 citations)
- Short-term stays
- Respite stays offered alongside long-term care
- Day programs
- Adult Day Services available on-site
- Family updates
- Staff calls family members weekly to update them
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Families frequently praise the caring, attentive staff and the smooth transitions from assisted living to rehab or long-term nursing care at Wellbrooke of South Bend. However, several reviewers report serious lapses in hygiene and wound care, along with staffing shortages and communication problems that led to negative outcomes for some residents.
The Good
- Staff described as caring and attentive
- Positive experiences with short-term rehab stays
- Life Enrichment activities well liked by families
- Clean, home-like grounds and atmosphere
- Nursing and therapy teams praised by residents
The Bad
- Multiple reports of neglected hygiene, like dirty nails or delayed showers
- Reports of inadequate wound care leading to serious infections
- Some reviewers cite understaffing affecting response times
- Communication issues, including unreturned calls and short-notice transfers
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Wellbrooke of South Bend is a senior living community in South Bend, Indiana offering Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Professional Chef, Outdoor Patio and Fitness Center. Published pricing starts around $4,000 per month. Families rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 43 reviews.
About Wellbrooke of South Bend
The World Has Changed. Our Mission Hasn't.
They say there is only one constant in life: change. At Wellbrooke of South Bend, we’re ready to adapt to what every new day brings, while staying true to our mission of providing compassionate care. This means that no matter what’s going on in the world outside, we’ll keep you safe, we’ll keep you connected, and we’ll keep you close to our hearts. You’re our family, and we’re proud to be Where Family Comes to Live Today, Tomorrow, and Always.
Senior Living Options at Wellbrooke of South Bend
By offering a variety of senior living options, each with its unique blend of care and support, we ensure that the lifestyle you enjoy at Wellbrooke of South Bend is as unique as you are. In our Assisted Living neighborhood, seniors who need extra everyday help can still pursue their passions and make meaningful connections with others. For those who need more advanced clinical care, our Skilled Nursing, Long-Term Care and Rehabilitation options provide support, compassion, and peace of mind 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. And in our specialized Memory Care neighborhood, those with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia can find comfort, joy, and programs designed to meet their unique needs. Of course, every option we provide comes complete with friendly people who all share the same goal - exceeding your expectations.
Assisted Living in South Bend
At Wellbrooke of South Bend, we understand that there’s a stigma that surrounds the words assisted living. Many people think of lonely days filled with boring activities, and people who just go through the motions. We’re proud to say that couldn't be farther from the truth. When you or your loved one call our community home, we get to know you, so that the assistance we provide feels both personal and comfortable. And when you feel supported, you can focus on engaging in activities that fill you with purpose, whether that’s participating in a cooking class, trying your hand at pastels, getting your hands dirty in the garden, or laying back in your favorite chair with your favorite book.
Senior Memory Care in South Bend
When you have a loved one with memory loss, life often becomes overwhelming; both for you, and for whom you care for. You may find yourself frustrated, worried, or just at a loss for what to do. Thankfully, you need only reach out to our team at Wellbrooke of South Bend to find that we’re here. In our Memory Care neighborhood, seniors with memory loss can find comfort, dignity, and joy. Our private suites are places of peace, and our caregivers are mindful of every resident’s unique needs and challenges. Their wellbeing is at the center of everything we do, from the way we enjoy our meals together, to the specialized programs we offer and the support we provide for the people who care about them the most in their family.
Wellbrooke of South Bend: A Licensed Provider of the Best Friends Approach to Dementia Care.
In our Memory Care community, we believe that our residents deserve caregivers who not only provide clinical care, but the emotional connection and support of a Best Friend. The BFF Program, inspired by the Best Friends In Approach, is how we put that belief into action.
Expert Care
The best Memory Care services are rooted in a clinical understanding of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. This is why, in our Memory Care neighborhood, we offer programming such as our Daily Rhythms program, which is supported by national Alzheimer's advocacy groups. Those with memory loss need a schedule they can rely on. At Wellbrooke of South Bend, we provide this schedule, along with compassion, understanding, and comfort, every day.
Types of Care at Wellbrooke of South Bend
Assisted LivingHome Health and HospiceMemory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Multiple Floor Plans
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
- Professional Chef
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Fitness Center
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- Outdoor Patio
- Transportation Services
- Walking Paths
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Wellbrooke of South Bend
3.9overall · 47 ratings combined
4★ on Google (43) · 3.3★ on Yelp (4) · Yelp page ↗
Allyson Rochefort
Jan 2026
Best place to take care of your loved ones! Amy R , Karl, Ashley, and Bronnie are all amazing!
Jan B
Nov 2025
Staff are fantastic. Everyone from nurses, therapy, food service to housekeeping are always friendly and positive. I am going home today with everything I hoped for, physically. My stay was only seven days but I am grateful that I am so much better after such a short stay. Special kudos to Jasper (4 legged staff) for bringing a smile to my face.
Kristy Guffey
Jun 2025
Melissa was very helpful and answering all my questions and concerns I had about my mother.
Cheryl Bradford
Apr 2025
My sister, my Uncle, and I take turns coming there to make sure my mother's being taken care of like she's supposed to be. One thing I have a hard time with is hygiene care. Numerous times that I've gone there. My mother's nails are dirty underneath the nail.polish. Or she isn't showered. She has to wait a long time to go to the bathroom. As she needs assistance. And even if we call there at night to ask them to make sure to put her hearing aids on the charger, quite often, It's not done, so in the morning without her hearing aids, she can't hear. So who knows how long she's going before we get there. That must be horrible for her. I realize they're understaffed, but that's not my mom's fault. She shouldn't have to suffer for that. The last couple of times i've went there.Everybody's in a crabby mood. Patients are all sitting around the nurse's station, falling asleep as if they are sedated. I will say the there's a chef named steven who is a saint. He really cares about the patients and it's consistent.
Government Inspection History
5 inspection visits in the last three years, 43 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Apr 20, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard18 citations
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 15, 2026
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 15, 2026
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 15, 2026
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 15, 2026
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 15, 2026
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 15, 2026
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 15, 2026
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 15, 2026
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 15, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 21, 2026
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 6, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 6, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 6, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 6, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 6, 2026
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2026
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 15, 2026
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 15, 2026
Dec 11, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 19, 2025
Jun 25, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 2, 2025
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 2, 2025
Feb 6, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard10 citations
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 24, 2025
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 21, 2025
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 24, 2025
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 27, 2025
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 1, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 7, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 7, 2025
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 7, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 7, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 7, 2025
Feb 20, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard12 citations
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 29, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 8, 2024
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 15, 2024
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 12, 2024
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 12, 2024
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 7, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 8, 2024
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 29, 2024
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 29, 2024
Use approved construction type or materials.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 29, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 8, 2024
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 29, 2024
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Wellbrooke of South Bend offer?
Wellbrooke of South Bend offers Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
How much does Wellbrooke of South Bend cost?
Published pricing at Wellbrooke of South Bend starts around $4,000 per month. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment selection; contact the community for a detailed quote.
Does Wellbrooke of South Bend accept Medicaid?
Yes. Wellbrooke of South Bend is listed as accepting Medicaid. Availability of Medicaid beds can be limited, so confirm current openings directly with the community.
Where is Wellbrooke of South Bend located?
Wellbrooke of South Bend is located at 52565 IN-933 in South Bend, Indiana.
What do families say about Wellbrooke of South Bend?
Families frequently praise the caring, attentive staff and the smooth transitions from assisted living to rehab or long-term nursing care at Wellbrooke of South Bend. However, several reviewers report serious lapses in hygiene and wound care, along with staffing shortages and communication problems that led to negative outcomes for some residents.
How did Wellbrooke of South Bend do on recent health and safety inspections?
Wellbrooke of South Bend had 5 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 43 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
How can families visit Wellbrooke of South Bend?
Submit the Request Information form on this page to connect with Wellbrooke of South Bend and arrange a tour. Sharing your timeline and care needs up front helps the community prepare for your visit.
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