Skilled nursing · South Bend, IN

Wellbrooke Of South Bend

52565 STATE ROAD 933, South Bend, IN 46637

3 / 5CMS 70 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Solid

The Palmelle read

Mixed. Wellbrooke Of South Bend carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 66 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Indiana state records. Health inspection rating sits at 2-star, staffing at 4-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 32.8 percent, above the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 17.4 percent, above the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 1.0 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 33 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Indiana DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

Operator has not yet shared amenities

What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This

1.0

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

33%

National

53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

32.8%

National

14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + Indiana state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★3 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★2 / 5

Staffing★★★★★4 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

1.0

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

4.09

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

33%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

30%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

32.8%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

17.4%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

13.0%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection currentZero federal fines (36mo)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID155824

OwnershipFor profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds70

Avg residents47

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay antipsychotic rate is 33% — above the national median of about 14%. CMS already excludes residents with primary psychotic diagnoses from this measure. Worth asking what specific behaviors the medication is targeting and what non-medication options were tried first.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Indiana DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Wellbrooke Of South Bend?

Wellbrooke Of South Bend has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 3 out of 5 stars. It scores 2 of 5 on health inspection, 4 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Wellbrooke Of South Bend been cited for resident harm?

CMS data flagged 1 concern on the latest reconcile. The full record for Wellbrooke Of South Bend appears in the record section above.

Does Wellbrooke Of South Bend use antipsychotic medications?

32.8 percent of long-stay residents at Wellbrooke Of South Bend are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is elevated at 17.4 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Wellbrooke Of South Bend's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Wellbrooke Of South Bend has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 66 out of 100, putting it near the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Indiana state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Wellbrooke Of South Bend?

Wellbrooke Of South Bend is located at 52565 STATE ROAD 933, South Bend, IN 46637. Phone: (574) 247-7044. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Wellbrooke Of South Bend a special focus facility?

Wellbrooke Of South Bend is not currently on the federal Special Focus Facility list, has no abuse icon on file, and no federal fines in the last 36 months.

What does F-689 mean on Wellbrooke Of South Bend's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Wellbrooke Of South Bend has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Wellbrooke Of South Bend compare to other South Bend skilled nursing facilities?

Wellbrooke Of South Bend holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 66. Browse the full South Bend directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Wellbrooke Of South Bend?

Yes. Palmelle handles hospital discharge placement and emergency senior placement with a single Placement Specialist owning the case from intake to recommendation. Typical timeline: intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday. Call (888) 282-7256 to start, or use Help Me Choose for a comparison report on Wellbrooke Of South Bend and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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