West Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation
Nursing Home Facility
4600 W Washington Ave, South Bend, IN 46619
West Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation is a senior care community located in South Bend, IN. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the South Bend area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (574) 282-1294.
With 157 beds, West Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in South Bend average about 111 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 42% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby. That is below the South Bend average of roughly 61%.
Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in South Bend average about 3.1 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in March 2026 and recorded 2 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.8 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.7 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 43%.
The community is located in St. Joseph County, IN.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 18 problems at West Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation. None of them caused harm to a resident. 3 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Environmental
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
West Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 157
- Religious affiliation Catholic
- Occupancy 42%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.8
- Annual staff turnover 43%
- Last health inspection March 2026
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