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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in South Bend, IN

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If your loved one needs memory care in South Bend, A Place for Mom can help. With 12 memory care facilities in South Bend, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in South Bend incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. South Bend memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in South Bend, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Greenleaf Manor, West Washington Historic District and East Lake Estates.
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9.9
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The most important thing is people who truly care. I have entrusted my mother to the people of Northwoods Village and they treat her with genuine kindness at all times. Every time I visit, the staff is...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
North Woods Village Edison Lakes provides residents with an assisted living community that is located in Mishawaka, Indiana, a part of St. Joseph County. This community offers residents a comfortable place to live, and the city of Mishawaka is a beautiful location to visit or to call home. Guests...
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9.7
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Storypoint is the best facility for assited living the staff true cares for the residents. They are friendly and compassionate. There are plenty or nice activities and great people.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to StoryPoint Granger! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them.?Our senior living options include enhanced living, assisted living, and memory care. Throughout each service level, we...
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8.6
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34 reviews
8.6
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34 reviews
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They try to keep his room clean. The staff is pretty helpful in calling when I need to be aware of anything big or small. They are friendly when I visit. He seems to be happy with them. As far as activities...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Brentwood at Niles is an assisted living and memory care community located in Niles, Michigan. Niles is a historic town, with roots dating back to the early 1800s. Boasting small town Midwestern charm, Niles is warm and welcoming while also being progressive and modern. Our city offers residents...
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12 reviews
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. Among the things that we liked most about Morningview were the administrative staff and the value for the money. [name removed], the director of admissions, was very knowledgeable and responsive, and [name...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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6.3
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***There were only 3 concerns we had while mom was at Heritage Point: 1) POA information in the paper chart was forever being changed without our knowledge. 2) My mother was released for a overnight visit....
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Heritage Point Alzheimer's Special Care is an assisted living community located in Mishawaka, Indiana, in Joseph County and home to just over 48,000 people. Nicknamed 'the Princess City,' Mishawaka has beautiful planned communities along the St. Joe River. Residents will enjoy the scenic parks...
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Since they care for dementia patients they work well with them. Room size is nice not too big or small. Bathrooms are large with her shower. You are your own decorator. It could be simple or as elaborate as...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Cardinal Nursing & Rehabilitation is customer focused senior health care and rehabilitation center.Our Mission To compassionately serve each resident with quality care and excellence through housing and health solutions that foster independence and self-esteem. And, to provide a continuum of...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Cost of memory care in South Bend, IN

The average cost of senior living in South Bend is $5,060 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Milford, IN with an average of $4,745 per month.

Memory care costs in South Bend, IN, vs. nearby cities

South Bend, IN
$5,060/mo
$5,044/mo

Memory care costs in South Bend, IN, vs. state and national averages

South Bend, IN
$5,060/mo
$4,944/mo
U.S. national average
$5,372/mo

Memory care costs in South Bend, IN, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,060/mo

Memory care costs in South Bend, IN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,860/mo
Studio
$5,873/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,089/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,905/mo

Senior living costs in South Bend vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: South Bend, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Bend, INIndianaU.S.
Memory Care$5,060/mo$4,944/mo$5,372/mo
Assisted Living$3,830/mo$3,851/mo$4,612/mo
Independent Living$2,737/mo$3,145/mo$4,070/mo
Memory Care
South Bend, IN:$5,060/mo
Indiana:$4,944/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Assisted Living
South Bend, IN:$3,830/mo
Indiana:$3,851/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Independent Living
South Bend, IN:$2,737/mo
Indiana:$3,145/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Memory care costs in South Bend, IN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in South Bend and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

South Bend, ININ stateNational

Memory care cost trends in South Bend, IN

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in South Bend have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
South Bend, IN$6,454/mo$5,776/mo+11.7%
Indiana$5,801/mo$5,930/mo-2.2%
National$5,984/mo$5,644/mo+6.0%
South Bend, IN
2024 average cost:$6,454/mo
2023 average cost:$5,776/mo
Percent change:+11.7%
Indiana
2024 average cost:$5,801/mo
2023 average cost:$5,930/mo
Percent change:-2.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,984/mo
2023 average cost:$5,644/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
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What families are saying about memory care in South Bend

Recent reviews for memory care in South Bend

Brentwood at Niles

4.6
They are nice people. It is clean. I would recommend to a friend or neighbor. Food was better than most institutional food. The room sizes were good. My mom was in both Assisted Living and Memory Care. She was able to have her dog, which was nice.

Woodland Manor in Elkhart, IN

5.0
Thanks to everyone for taking such good care of my dad. He has said so many positive things. I really appreciate every one of you!

Woodland Terrace in Bridgman, MI

5.0
They have just been really good and very caring. The staff is really well trained and professional. We are really very pleased with the experience that we are having at Woodland Terrace.

South Bend review score based on 49 family reviews

8.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 49 reviews of 9 South Bend memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Bend review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

South Bend review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
South Bend, IN9 facilities
8.0
Notre Dame, IN13 facilities
8.0
Roseland, IN14 facilities

Review subcategories for South Bend memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 49 reviews of 9 South Bend memory care communities. This chart helps you compare South Bend resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.5
4.1
Friendliness
4.6
4.3
Care services
4.1
3.9
Staff
4.5
4.1
Meals & dining
4.3
3.8
Activities
4.3
3.8
Value for cost*
4.0
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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South Bend memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Bend memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Bend, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in South Bend memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in South Bend that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Bend, INNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.6%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.7%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
77.8%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.8%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
44.4%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
77.8%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.8%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South Bend memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of South Bend Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Bend, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
77.8%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.6%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
77.8%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Bend memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of South Bend partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Bend, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
55.6%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
55.6%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in South Bend memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of South Bend communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Bend, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.4%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Bend memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in South Bend offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Bend, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
55.6%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.8%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.6%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.6%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
55.6%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in South Bend

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Indiana memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in South Bend protect seniors.
Learn about Indiana memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

North Woods Village at Edison Lakes, StoryPoint Granger and Brentwood at Niles are the top-rated memory care facilities near South Bend, Indiana. See full list of communities.
There are 12 memory care facilities near South Bend, Indiana. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in South Bend, Indiana is North Woods Village at Edison Lakes. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 12 memory care facilities near you in South Bend, Indiana typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in South Bend, Indiana, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in South Bend, Indiana, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in South Bend, Indiana ranges from $1425 to $10080. The average Memory Care cost in South Bend, Indiana is $5,060. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in South Bend, Indiana typically starts at $1425. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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