Best-Rated Nursing Homes in South Bend, IN (2026)
The 10 highest-rated nursing homes in South Bend, IN, ranked from Medicare’s star ratings, inspections and staffing, using data as of September 2026. No home paid to be on this list.
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Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 21 min a day with each resident (Indiana average 3 hr 41 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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The Milton Home
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 26 min a day with each resident (Indiana average 3 hr 41 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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West Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 50 min a day with each resident (Indiana average 3 hr 41 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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Trailpoint Village
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 34 min a day with each resident (Indiana average 3 hr 41 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $14,069 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Wellbrooke of South Bend
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 19 min a day with each resident (Indiana average 3 hr 41 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Southfield Village
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 56 min a day with each resident (Indiana average 3 hr 41 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Holy Cross Rehabilitation and Wellness
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 2 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 04 min a day with each resident (Indiana average 3 hr 41 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 1 of 5 for long-term care.
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Briarcliff Health & Rehabilitation Center
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 16 min a day with each resident (Indiana average 3 hr 41 min). Its recent inspections include 1 citation for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. It was fined $10,839 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 1 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Healthwin Health & Rehabilitation
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 14 min a day with each resident (Indiana average 3 hr 41 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Majestic Care of South Bend
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 overall, with 1 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 19 min a day with each resident (Indiana average 3 hr 41 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $101,057 in the last three years.
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How we rank. Homes are ordered by Medicare’s overall star rating. When two homes tie, the one with the better health inspection rating goes first, then staffing rating, then quality rating, then fewer serious citations, then lower fines. Homes still tied are listed alphabetically.
About nursing homes in South Bend, IN
What is the best-rated nursing home in South Bend, IN?
By Medicare’s ratings, Cardinal Nursing And Rehabilitation Center ranks first in South Bend, IN, with an overall rating of 5 out of 5. Ratings are a starting point; visit and ask about anything in a home’s inspection record.
How many nursing homes are in South Bend, IN?
10 homes in South Bend, IN qualify for this ranking: rated by Medicare and not on its Special Focus or abuse lists. See every nursing home in South Bend, IN, including homes not yet rated.
How is this list ranked?
By Medicare’s overall star rating, then its health inspection, staffing and quality ratings, then fewer serious citations and fines. Homes on Medicare’s Special Focus list or with its abuse icon are not included, nor are children’s facilities. Paid or sponsored listings never affect the order.
Medicare ratings can lag behind changes at a home. Always visit, ask about recent inspections, and confirm openings, insurance and care needs with each home. How we use Medicare data