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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in St Joseph County, IN
Assisted living costs in St Joseph County average about $3,789 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 20 communities in St Joseph County. Our detailed directory has 324 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as South Bend, Mishawaka and La Porte.
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9.4
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71 reviews
[name removed], the intake coordinator was extremely helpful. She made the decision to choose Cedarhurst at Edison Lakes incredibly easy. My mother is content at this facility. Her apartment is exactly what...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Cedarhurst of Edison LakesAt Cedarhurst of Edison Lakes, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in Mishawaka, Indiana, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of...
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44 Floor plans available
9.0
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11 reviews
We couldn’t have made a better decision. The staff is awesome and the community is so well kept and clean. My Mom has made so many new friends and keeps busy with all of the great activities. My Mom is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.9
Review score
45 reviews
The employees are great and ever so kind. The facilities are nice as well. They offer lots to keep the residents busy including shopping days! I would say that they seems a little under staffed,...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Find Redefined IndependenceIf you’re looking for a more refined senior living, look no further. Here, you’ll enjoy exceptional living accommodations, a seemingly endless activities calendar, and care that prioritizes your independence.We are an assisted living community in South Bend, Indiana, a...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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11 Floor plan available
8.3
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46 reviews
The staff is friendly and helpful. Very caring with the residents. My mom loves the food and they are very accommodating with her likes because she is a picky eater. My mom enjoys the activities especially...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Find Your Redefined Independence HereNot all senior living communities are created equal. In our comfortable, welcoming community you’ll find a life filled with interesting things to do and interesting people to do them with, in a community that feels just like home sweet home. And because we’ll...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.2
Review score
56 reviews
The staff has been very good. When we had some questions or concerns we were able to confront them and resolve them quickly. They kept us informed when there were any concerns that we needed to know about....
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Tanglewood Trace is an independent and assisted living community in Mishawaka, Indiana. Mishawaka is a vibrant city located near South Bend. Mishawaka is a quaint and charming city, known for its Midwestern charm, friendly people and abundance of outdoor spaces. Home to one of the largest...
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8.0
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1 review
After one month there I was ready to take my mom out and told them so. We had a very frank conversation of the lacking of services I had been told my mothers would be able to access. And other issues. I am...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Chapters Living of South Bend is dedicated to ensuring its residents live life to the fullest.
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7.5
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56 reviews
My loved one is a resident at Grand Emerald Place and things have been good overall. However, some of the nurses are not as friendly as others. It depends on day shift and night shift, both are ruder and...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Grand Emerald Place provides residents (and their pets) with a home-like environment, support for activities of daily living, and a community where they can thrive. We develop personalized care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day...
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Mom is very happy here, it is a smaller facility with a very homey setting. [name removed] the marketing lady is awesome, we are there because of her. she gave us great feedback in the beginning and answered...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Celebrate Life at Wood Ridge! Wood Ridge can provide for all your assisted living needs in a comfortable home-like setting. We are located in a beautiful wooded area where you can enjoy the serenity of nature while being close to shopping and medical services. Our residents enjoy many amenities...
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This is a wonderful community. The staff is outstanding. The cleanliness is outstanding and we like knowing that the atmosphere is very good and she is happy with the good variety of meals. They offer a lot...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
A new generation of older adults is enjoying longer, healthier lives. They are determined to remain active, involved and as independent as possible, even when health challenges arise. For them, a different approach to health and wellness has arrived at Wellbrooke of South Bend. Wellbrooke is not...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
When considering assisted living choices or nursing care in Michiana, it is worth a trip to see the beautiful apartments at the Arbors at Southfield Village. In addition, should the need arise, The Meadows at Southfield Village provides short and long term skilled nursing care. Because it is...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
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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.
Providence Home By Fir offers quality, compassionate residential care home in Mishawaka, Indiana in an inviting and peaceful home-like atmosphere. By providing you with a more personalized and attentive care, we can optimize your wellness.Explore the caring community here at Providence Home By...
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Cost of assisted living in St Joseph County, IN
The average cost of senior living in St Joseph County is $3,789 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bourbon, IN with an average of $3,293 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in St Joseph County, IN vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in St Joseph County, IN vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in St Joseph County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in St Joseph County, IN by room type
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Studio
1 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
Average cost of Assisted Living in St Joseph County over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in St Joseph County, IN
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What families are saying about assisted living in St Joseph County
Recent reviews for assisted living in St Joseph County
Grand Emerald Place in South Bend, IN
4.9
I appreciate how friendly everybody is. Most of the time the care is okay. Getting my loved one to keep the fall detector lanyard on her neck has been a challenge, but that's not on them. They have a back patio, and I think they're going to be having a garden. And the inside is pretty nice. ...
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Brentwood at LaPorte in La Porte, IN
5.0
We are thankful that we found Brentwood for mom. After breaking her hip we were not sure what to do next. The hospital sent her to rehab and that lasted only 24 days before another move was needed. Being out of state we were unsure what to do. We called a place for mom and they recommended ...
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Brentwood at Elkhart Assisted Living
4.8
There's a very friendly and inclusive community at Brentwood. Not only the staff but also the residents want you to be involved. They enjoy visitors and having a good time. I think it's a great place.
St Joseph County review score based on 55 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 55 reviews of 19 St Joseph County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The St Joseph County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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
St Joseph County review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for St Joseph County assisted living
When assisted living 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 55 reviews of 19 St Joseph County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare St Joseph County resident and family assisted living 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.St Joseph County, IN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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St Joseph County assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in St Joseph County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in St Joseph County, 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 St Joseph County assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in St Joseph County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
57.9%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.1%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.6%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.6%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.1%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.4%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in St Joseph County assisted living
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 St Joseph County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
St Joseph County, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
47.4%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.1%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
26.3%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.5%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in St Joseph County assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of St Joseph County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
St Joseph County, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.8%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.4%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
47.4%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.1%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.3%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in St Joseph County assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of St Joseph County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
31.6%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.1%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
36.8%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.1%
17.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in St Joseph County assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in St Joseph County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
47.4%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.6%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.6%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.4%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.4%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.1%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.1%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.8%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.4%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.4%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
42.1%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
26.3%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.3%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.1%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in St Joseph County
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Indiana assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in St Joseph County protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
StoryPoint Granger, Cedarhurst of Edison Lakes and St. Paul's are the top-rated assisted living facilities near St Joseph County, Indiana. See full list of communities.
There are 20 assisted living facilities near St Joseph County, Indiana. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in St Joseph County, Indiana is StoryPoint Granger. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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Assisted Living in Cities Near St Joseph County
- South Bend, Indiana
- Mishawaka, Indiana
- La Porte, Indiana
- Elkhart, Indiana
- Berrien Springs, Michigan
- Goshen, Indiana
- Plymouth, Indiana
- Walkerton, Indiana
- Roseland, Indiana
- Niles, Michigan
- Nappanee, Indiana
- Buchanan, Michigan
- Osceola, Indiana
- Bourbon, Indiana
- Union Center, Indiana
- Rolling Prairie, Indiana
- Bremen, Indiana
- Bakertown, Michigan
- Three Oaks, Michigan
- Notre Dame, Indiana
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