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Briarcliff Health & Rehabilitation Center in South Bend, IN

Briarcliff Health & Rehabilitation Center is an assisted living community in South Bend, IN.

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Briarcliff Health & Rehabilitation Center in South Bend, IN

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  • Decor

    A community volunteer showcases a festive Halloween-themed trunk for a hospice charity event, complete with decorations and information about Dunes Hospice.
  • Building

    A serene outdoor patio area featuring tables, chairs, and green umbrellas, perfect for relaxation.
  • Bedroom

    A well-lit hospital room featuring a bed, two green chairs, and a window providing natural light.
  • Outdoor

    Sign for Briarcliff Health & Rehabilitation Center, indicating a healthcare facility.
  • Exterior

    A view of a bank building with a driveway and parking area on a sunny day.
  • Open Space

    A spacious rehabilitation room equipped with therapy bars and exercise equipment.

5024 Western Avenue, South Bend, IN 46619

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.9 from 62 reviews
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Briarcliff Health & Rehabilitation Center Costs & Pricing

Briarcliff Health & Rehabilitation Center offers competitive pricing for its accommodations when compared to both St. Joseph County and the broader state of Indiana. For a studio room, Briarcliff is priced at $1,970 per month, significantly lower than the county average of $3,538 and the state average of $3,258. Similarly, their one-bedroom units are offered at $2,630, which not only undercuts the county's rate of $2,930 but also presents a favorable option when juxtaposed with Indiana's higher average of $3,300. Although Briarcliff's two-bedroom rooms are priced at $3,580 - slightly above the county's cost of $2,742 - they still remain competitive in relation to the state's average cost of $3,208. Overall, Briarcliff Health & Rehabilitation Center stands out for providing accessible options for residents seeking quality care without straining their budgets excessively.

Floor plansBriarcliff Health & Rehabilitation CenterSt. Joseph CountyIndiana
Studio$1,970$3,538$3,258
1 Bedroom$2,630$2,930$3,300
2 Bedrooms$3,580$2,742$3,208

Overall Review of Briarcliff Health & Rehabilitation Center

common 24 reviews mention this

Staff kindness shows up repeatedly

Residents and families frequently describe the staff as compassionate, patient, and attentive.

Across many reviews, people emphasize that the team is caring and takes residents’ needs seriously. Several comments also connect that attitude to a sense of safety, respect, and a welcoming environment for both residents and visitors. A smaller number of reviews criticize staffing, but the overall pattern in the praise is consistent.

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Care in memory care gets praise

Multiple reviewers specifically highlight the memory care unit’s daily support.

Several families and a resident in the memory care unit describe the care as attentive and supportive, with staff answering questions and treating both residents and visitors well. Reviews also mention memory care having ongoing activities to keep residents engaged. While memory care is praised in these accounts, there are also some separate concerns about neglect or missed care in other reviews.

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Therapy and rehab support come up

Reviews mention rehabilitation therapy teams supporting recovery and strength.

Some residents and families describe working with nursing and therapy staff, including physical therapy support and help with regaining strength after surgery or injury. A few reviews also describe coordinated care during rehab stays. Other reviewers criticize therapy or overall follow-through, which is where the experience becomes less consistent.

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Food experience is mixed

Food satisfaction is inconsistent across reviews.

A couple of reviews say the staff respected food preferences, and the community offers restaurant-style dining and accommodates special dietary restrictions. At the same time, other reviews complain that food quality was poor or unappealing. Those negative accounts are serious enough that they stand out alongside the positive comments about preferences and support.

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Neglect and missed care concerns

Some reviews raise concerns about neglect, responsiveness, or basic care being missed.

While many reviews are positive, several describe troubling lapses such as neglect leading to bed sores, residents left sitting too long, or staff not returning after being called. A few accounts also mention medication issues and problems after falls or seizures. These reviews are the clearest recurring caveat, and they directly conflict with the more positive experiences described elsewhere.

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Community activities and outings matter

Residents and families mention frequent community and resident activities.

Multiple reviews highlight activities happening regularly, including organized events like the community trunk or treat and resident involvement. The community also describes planned daily activities and resident-run activities, which aligns with how residents and families talk about engagement. A few reviews criticize care execution, but the activity and engagement comments show up as a consistent positive thread in other accounts.

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Pricing looks low versus benchmarks

Pricing range is shown as below county and state benchmarks across unit types.

The listed monthly price range for studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units is presented as substantially below county and state averages. Pricing is the only area where the page-level facts provide a clear quantitative comparison, since the reviews themselves focus more on day-to-day care and service quality than cost. For anyone budgeting, this gives a straightforward starting point, while the review concerns about care quality remain important to weigh.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 111 resident community capacity 111 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • South Bend Regional (3 miles away) South Bend Regional (3 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
  • Jewel-Osco Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • Mar-Main Pharmacy (3.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.9 miles)
  • Omnicare Pharmacy (4.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (5.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (5.5 miles)

Transportation

  • South Bend Station (1.7 miles)
  • South Bend International Airport (SBN) (2 miles)
  • Nictd's South Shore - South Bend Airport (2 miles)
  • Atlantic Aviation (2.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Bendix Family Physicians (1.7 miles)
  • Indiana Health Center (2.1 miles)
  • Michiana Obstetrics And Gynecology (3.4 miles)
  • Beacon Medical Group Trauma & Surgical Services (3.5 miles)
  • Mitros Orthopaedics (3.5 miles)
  • Colleen Bridget Morrison MD (3.6 miles)
  • Beacon Cancer Care Memorial (3.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • King Gyros Restaurant (1.8 miles)
  • Tippecanoe Place Restaurant (3.2 miles)
  • Taco Bell (3.4 miles)
  • Flamingo's Mexican Restaurant & Grocery (3.4 miles)
  • Fiddler's Hearth (3.5 miles)
  • Cambodian Thai (3.5 miles)
  • South Bend Brew Werks (3.6 miles)

Parks

  • Chamberlain Lake Nature Preserve (3.1 miles)
  • Howard Park (3.9 miles)
  • Mary Gibbard Park (5.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Pulmonary Critical Care (3.5 miles)
  • Memorial Hospital (3.5 miles)
  • Newbold Philipmemorial Hospital South Bend (3.5 miles)
  • Beacon Children's Hospital (3.6 miles)
  • Memorial Epworth Center (3.9 miles)
  • Healthwin Specialized Care (5 miles)
  • Clear Choice Adult Day (5.2 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC South Bend 16 (4.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • The Grotto (4.6 miles)
  • Basilica of the Sacred Heart (4.6 miles)
  • Christ the King Catholic Church (5.4 miles)
  • Islamic Society of Michiana (6.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (5 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.5 miles)

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