WEST BEND NURSING AND REHABILITATION
4600 W WASHINGTON AVE, South Bend, IN 46619
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How WEST BEND NURSING AND REHABILITATION Compares
WEST BEND NURSING AND REHABILITATION is a 157-bed for-profit nursing facility in South Bend, Indiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Indiana average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (6.5%) is above the Indiana average of 3.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 157 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 41% 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: 7.0% — better than the Indiana average of 13.6% (48% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 4.1% — worse than the Indiana average of 3.9%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.5% — worse than the Indiana average of 3.9% (66% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Indiana averages across 507 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask WEST BEND NURSING AND REHABILITATION
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WEST BEND NURSING AND REHABILITATION with other nursing homes in South Bend.
What keeps WEST BEND NURSING AND REHABILITATION's quality measures rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help WEST BEND NURSING AND REHABILITATION keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 7.0% here versus 13.6% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is WEST BEND NURSING AND REHABILITATION doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 6.5% here versus 3.9% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is WEST BEND NURSING AND REHABILITATION's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 41% occupancy across 157 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WEST BEND NURSING AND REHABILITATION?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains WEST BEND NURSING AND REHABILITATION's rating advantage in South Bend?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.9 stars across 10 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
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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