BRIARCLIFF HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER
5024 WESTERN AVENUE, South Bend, IN 46619
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How BRIARCLIFF HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER Compares
BRIARCLIFF HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER is a 131-bed nonprofit nursing facility in South Bend, Indiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Indiana average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.5%) is below the Indiana average of 3.9%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 131 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 71% occupied.
Among the 10 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in South Bend, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.9 stars.
By the numbers vs. Indiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.9% — worse than the Indiana average of 13.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.7% — better than the Indiana average of 3.9%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.5% — better than the Indiana average of 3.9% (36% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.7% — better than the Indiana average of 22.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Indiana averages across 507 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BRIARCLIFF HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BRIARCLIFF HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER with other nursing homes in South Bend.
How is BRIARCLIFF HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is BRIARCLIFF HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 15.9% here versus 13.6% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help BRIARCLIFF HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.5% here versus 3.9% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BRIARCLIFF HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does BRIARCLIFF HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER lag behind other South Bend options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.9 stars across 10 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at BRIARCLIFF HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around South Bend
South Bend sits in St. Joseph County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Indiana as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 42,735 (15.8%)
- Median age
- 36.7 years
- Median household income
- $54,433
- Median home value
- $134,800
Demographics for St. Joseph County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near South Bend.
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