RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 10 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in South Bend, IN (2026)

Every CMS-certified nursing home in South Bend, IN, independently ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

10Nursing Homes in South Bend
3.0/5
-0.1 vs state avgState avg: 3.10South Bend Avg Rating
$52K+$18K vs state avgState avg: $34KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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Nursing HomeSouth Bend, IN

Cardinal Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

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★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
144 BedsInspected Jun 2024

Above Indiana avg of 3.1

1121 E Lasalle AveSouth Bend, IN 46617

(574) 287-6501

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Care landscape in South Bend

How South Bend compares with the rest of Indiana on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+19.5%

    About 8% higher than the state average of 18.0%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover47.2%

    About the same as the state average of 47.1%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability16.0%

    A little higher than the state average of 15.6%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

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Questions families ask about this page

How many facilities were evaluated in South Bend, IN?

This page evaluates 10 eligible nursing homes in South Bend, IN and shows the top 10.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.

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