Grand Emerald Place sits in South Bend, Indiana, and provides many services for older adults looking for an affordable place to live where help's close by, so folks who need support with bathing, dressing, or managing medicine get assistance from a care team on duty all day and night, with registered nurses taking care of clinical oversight and planning. The community offers different living options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care for people with Alzheimer's or dementia, while also having skilled nursing, short-term respite care, at-home care, and hospice support as needs change. Residents can choose from several apartment floor plans, with safety features like emergency call systems, smoke detectors, well-lit entryways, walk-in fiberglass showers, and individual mailboxes, and amenities such as kitchenettes with microwaves and refrigerators, heating and cooling, window treatments, and even built-in bookshelves, which make things easier and safer. The staff goes through ongoing training to handle residents' varying needs, and the community aims to create a home-like space where people stay as healthy and happy as possible, with housekeeping, laundry, and medication management handled by dedicated workers.
Grand Emerald Place keeps folks busy with a structured program of social, educational, spiritual, and recreational activities, including arts and crafts, bingo, movie nights, group exercise like tai chi, social gatherings, walking clubs, gardening, and outdoor teas, thanks to an activity director putting together something for most interests. There're both indoor and outdoor spaces like lounges with fireplaces, patios, a rooftop atrium, fitness center, meeting rooms, library, game room, TV lounge, café/bistro, barber shop, beauty salon, and even a chaplain who visits the community's house of worship, so residents can find their own space to relax or be with others, plus there's free high-speed Wi-Fi and a computer room for anyone wanting to stay connected or go online. Dining options run from restaurant-style eating to private and anytime dining, room service, and guest meals, with the chef providing menu choices for people needing diets lower in sugar or salt, making meals more welcoming for those with dietary concerns.
The facility holds a 3.6 rating from 25 reviews, and it's designed to help people age in place, meaning residents can stay in their own apartments while care needs change, and short-term stays are also available for those needing a break, like families or caregivers. All common areas and key features are wheelchair accessible, and the building includes indoor mailboxes, carpeting, and generous closet and storage space, with weekly housekeeping and laundry, complimentary parking, and scheduled transportation for outings or errands. The staff runs safety drills and keeps sprinklers working to lower risks, and there's always someone on duty to help with emergencies. Grand Emerald Place belongs to the Enlivant community and provides extra support to residents, offering services and resources for senior care planning, and a life that's as comfortable, safe, and engaged as possible for people looking for active retirement, specialized memory care, or just a place where someone's there if a little help is needed.
