South Bend Retirement Communities

Choosing the right South Bend assisted living facility (ALF) just got a little easier. Search our extensive database, see cost of care and find tips on selecting a facility.

South Bend ALF costs vary depending on factors such as location, demand, supply, amenities, etc. We've included averages as a starting point. According to a Genworth Financial survey, a one-bedroom in a South Bend assisted living facility averages $3,782 per month. For comparison, here are other care options. A private room in a South Bend nursing home averages $7,800 month, while a semi-private averages $7,163. A home health aide averages $3,909 monthly while homemaker services (cooking, running errands, etc.) average $3,432 a month. South Bend's overall cost of living is 19% lower than the national average.

Be sure to check out Real Services, an area organization dedicated to increasing the quality of life for seniors. Some of the programs and services offered include classes (Medicare 101, Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions, etc.), a Senior Farmers Market, transportation, nutritional programs and much more. The Howard Park Senior Center features bingo, luncheons, guest speakers, and classes. The 160-acre Rum Village Nature Center offers a bird-viewing window, walking trails, and picnic areas.

Some other can't-miss attractions in South Bend include the Potawatomi Zoo, the Studebaker National Museum, the South Bend Museum of Art, the Center for History, and the College Football Hall of Fame. And of course, there's Notre Dame with its football program steeped in tradition. On campus, the Snite Museum of Art boasts 19,000 works representing artists from around the world.

For a list of relevant questions to ask when searching for a South Bend assisted living facility, check out, "How to Select a Facility," Be sure to read the resident reviews included in some of the listings.