St. Paul's Life Plan Community sits at 3602 S Ironwood Dr, less than an hour from Lake Michigan, surrounded by pine trees and quiet, upscale homes, and has a sprawling campus where folks often enjoy the outdoors or relax in their own apartment homes. The community offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, home care with companions, and even hospice and home health services through programs like Saint Joseph PACE and VNA Home Care, and supports families with resources for caregiving and planning for long-term care, including Long-term Care Insurance. Staff at St. Paul's develop care plans that fit each resident, and help with daily tasks, making sure everyone has support no matter how much or little they need, their memory care program focuses on safety for those likely to wander or feel confused. Amenities include scheduled activities, gatherings, exercise, and wellness events for physical and mental wellness, and the community holds programs like smoking cessation to help everyone keep as healthy as possible, plus there's a MyChart Patient Portal and online scheduling. Residents find a friendly group of neighbors, access to both indoor and outdoor activities, and help whenever needed, day or night, though the main offices stay closed on Sundays and Mondays. Folks can take virtual tours or visit in person, and there's a system in place to make sure costs are clear and records are secure. St. Paul's works closely with Trinity Health System and offers choices like Holy Cross, Trinity Tower, and Saint Joseph PACE for care, all handled by staff trained in senior care, with a strong focus on safety and wellness. This community holds a rating of 4.3 from 8 reviews, and keeps health, happiness, and everyday needs at the center of what they do.
St. Paul's
3602 S Ironwood Dr, South Bend, IN, 46614- Independent living
- Assisted living
Caring staff but management failures
I moved my mom here because the community, activities, gazebo and wildlife are lovely and the CNAs/staff are wonderful, caring and treat residents with dignity - she's made friends and is happy. However, the facility is chronically understaffed (I saw very few nurses/CNAs for dozens of residents), management and admin were unhelpful and slow to respond, and we experienced medication delays/mishandling and poor communication. Food and kitchen appliances were disappointing, there's an extra charge for night sitters, signage/wayfinding is confusing, and after-hours staffing/safety are concerning. In short: excellent frontline caregivers and a strong community, but avoid unless you're comfortable risking serious management and staffing problems.
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About St. Paul's
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St. Paul's offers independent living and assisted living.
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The full address for this community is 3602 S Ironwood Dr, South Bend, IN, 46614.
Yes, St. Paul's offers respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
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