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"Brookdale South Bend (formerly Sterling House of South Bend), located in a quiet residential neighborhood minutes from the University of Not..."
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"Welcome to St. Paul's a lifestyle senior living community in South Bend, Indiana, where seniors come together to live an active, fulfillin..."
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"Welcome to Grand Emerald Place, a senior living community located in South Bend, Indiana, combining senior living with comfort and luxury in..."
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READ MORE17650 Generations Drive, South Bend, IN 46635
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"Nestled in the charming city of South Bend near shopping, restaurants, medical services and the University of Notre Dame, Wood Ridge Assiste..."
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"Wellbrooke of South Bend, The Center for Health and Wellness, is now open in South Bend, Indiana and features service-rich residential apart..."
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"County Care West Inc. Assisted Living is located in South Bend, Indiana near the Studebaker National Museum and the University of Notre..."
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"The feeling like you're at home is the atmosphere we strive to create at StoryPoint at Juday Creek. From our scenic, landscaped grounds ..."
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"Primrose is committed to providing a happy, healthy environment for our residents. Assisted living is designed for seniors who want the pri..."
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820 E Cleveland Road, Granger, IN 46530
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1212 Waterford Circle, Goshen, IN 46526
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"In the charming town of Goshen, Indiana, friends and neighbors are one and the same. Among the Maple trees for which the city is famous, peo..."
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READ MOREAccording to Genworth’s 2018 Cost of Care report, assisted living costs in South Bend ($4,625) are more than $600 higher than the national average of $4,000. Additionally, they’re $240 higher than the statewide average of $4,385 per month.
Seniors and their families can find more affordable assisted living in nearby Elkhart or Michigan City, where this level of care costs $4,043 and $3,675, respectively. Of all the Indiana communities surveyed, the capital city of Indianapolis has the highest assisted living cost at $5,053 per month, while Fort Wayne has the most affordable rate at $2,978.
South Bend
$4,625
National Average
$4,000
State Average
$4,385
Elkhart
$4,043
Michigan City
$3,675
Fort Wayne
$2,978
Kokomo
$3,630
Muncie
$4,785
Indianapolis
$5,053
Senior care costs are affected not only by geographic region but also the level of care provided. In South Bend, the most expensive options are assisted living and nursing home care. In these types of residential facilities, room and board, meals, activities and services such as transportation are typically included. Nursing home care is, on average, more than $3,400 more expensive than assisted living. Home care, including homemaker and home health aide services, costs roughly $250 less than assisted living, and adult day health services cost nearly $2,500 less per month. However, fees for these services don’t include living expenses such as food and housing.
Assisted Living
$4,625
Homemaker Services
$4,385
Home Health Aide
$4,385
Adult Day Health Services
$2,145
Nursing Home Care
$8,030
Low-income seniors may receive free or low-cost health care coverage through Indiana’s Traditional Medicaid and Hoosier Care Connect programs. These two programs provide coverage for hospital care, doctors visits, prescription and over-the-counter drugs, as well as home health and nursing home care.
Indiana Medicaid is an entitlement program that guarantees services to all eligible residents. To qualify, applicants must be at least 65 years old, legal U.S. citizens and permanent residents of Indiana. They must have a monthly income of $1,041 or less and no more than $2,000 in countable assets. For married applicants, the limits are $1,409 in income and $3,000 in assets.
Some assets aren’t counted, including an occupied home, one vehicle, personal effects, household furnishings and burial and funeral trusts.
Aged and Disabled Waiver
Indiana Medicaid provides coverage for assisted living and related services through an Aged and Disabled waiver program.
To be eligible, seniors must meet the Medicaid age and residency requirements and need assistance with at least three activities of daily living. Individuals are limited to $2,313 per month in income and up to $2,000 in countable assets (couples are allowed $3,000 in countable assets).
Those making more than $2,313 per month may qualify for the waiver program by using a Miller Trust to lower their income to the Medicaid limit. The over-limit amount is automatically deposited into the trust each month and can only be used for medical expenses.
The Age and Disabled waiver program has an enrollment cap, and qualified applicants may be placed on a waiting list.
Seniors can apply for Medicaid or the waiver program online through Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, by calling (800) 403-0864 or by visiting their local Division of Family Resources office.
Residential Care Assistance Program
Indiana’s Residential Care Assistance is a non-Medicaid program that provides state-funded financial assistance to seniors who can’t live in their own home due to age or disability.
The program provides a supplemental payment toward the cost of room and board, laundry services and care coordination in specific licensed residential care facilities under contract with the Indiana Division of Aging. Eligible applicants can’t require a nursing home level of care and must:
The Howard Park Recreation Center offers a wide variety of senior activities, including picnics, card and table games, bus trips and informational wellness walks. The Charles Black Community Center is a REAL Services nutrition site, where seniors can socialize while enjoying a healthy lunch.
Howard Park Recreation Center
604 E. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 235-9428
Charles Black Recreation Center
3419 W Washington St., South Bend, IN 46619
(574) 235-9446
Senior veterans can get help applying for benefits at the St. Joseph Veterans Service office and routine medical care, laboratory services and mental health care at the county VA outpatient clinic. Veterans can socialize with fellow service members at the local American Legion post.
St. Joseph Veterans Service Office
129 S Main St., 3rd Floor, South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 235-9978
St. Joseph County VA Clinic
1540 Trinity Place, Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 272-9000
American Legion Post 357
5414 W Sample St., South Bend, IN 46619
(574) 234-5073
Go a bit further out to explore pricing and amenities.
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$3,920
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