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Sanctuary At St Paul's in South Bend, IN

Sanctuary At St Paul's is an independent living community in South Bend, IN.

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3602 South Ironwood Drive, South Bend, IN 46614

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4.8 from 93 reviews
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Sanctuary At St Paul's Costs & Pricing

Sanctuary At St Paul's offers competitive pricing for its accommodations, particularly when compared to the average costs in both St. Joseph County and throughout Indiana. The monthly rate for a semi-private room is $3,493, which is notably lower than the county average of $4,265 and also more affordable than the state average of $3,739. Furthermore, residents opting for a private room will find the rate of $4,191 at Sanctuary At St Paul's to be more economical compared to the St. Joseph County average of $5,275 and slightly below the state average of $4,418. This positioning not only highlights Sanctuary At St Paul's commitment to providing accessible senior living options but also ensures that families can find quality care without straining their financial resources.

Floor plansSanctuary At St Paul'sSt. Joseph CountyIndiana
Semi-Private$3,493$4,265$3,739
Private$4,191$5,275$4,418

Overall Review of Sanctuary At St Paul's

common 22 reviews mention this

Caring staff and responsive nurses

Residents and families repeatedly describe nursing and staff as kind, attentive, and easy to reach.

Many reviews focus on how quickly help is provided and how often staff communicates with families. Multiple residents’ needs are described as getting immediate attention, with nursing staff keeping an eye on health changes. Reviewers also mention staff members by role and describe them as warm, respectful, and supportive during day-to-day needs.

common 10 reviews mention this

Lots of activities to stay engaged

The community stands out for keeping residents busy with scheduled activities and social events.

Residents and families describe a full activity calendar, including outings and entertainment. Several reviews mention resident engagement through music, pet or zoo visits, and themed events that also help families feel included. Reviews also describe the community as having a relaxed atmosphere while still offering plenty to do.

common 12 reviews mention this

Clean environment and beautiful grounds

Reviews commonly mention a clean facility and attractive, well-kept campus grounds.

A frequent theme is cleanliness, with reviewers describing the environment as clean and well maintained. Others highlight the grounds and outdoor spaces as a positive part of day-to-day life. While most comments are strongly positive, at least one reviewer raises concerns about outside upkeep and room appearance.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Food and dining experiences vary

Dining gets both praise and specific complaints in reviews.

Some families describe the food positively, including excellent dining and favorites like bistro-style dinners. Another review points to a kitchen experience that worsened over time during the pandemic period and recalls staffing and isolation issues near the end of life. There’s also at least one mention that breakfast could use improvements.

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Safety and staffing concerns at night

A couple of reviews raise concerns about finding staff and safety support after hours.

One reviewer describes getting lost in the building at night and being unable to find staff to assist for an extended period, leading to a feeling of unsafe and uneasy conditions. Another review mentions staffing shortages during a late-stage period and describes how isolation affected their experience. Together, these accounts are the main negative themes related to after-hours support.

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Pricing is positioned below averages

Pricing for available units is shown as below county and state averages, which helps explain why some families call it affordable.

One family explicitly describes cost as the most affordable in the area, aligning with the price-positioning shown for different unit types. Other reviews focus less on cost, but at least one notes the overall affordability played into their decision. This theme connects the pricing figures with the limited set of mentions in reviews.

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

  • 157 resident community capacity 157 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Independent Living Independent Living

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 (7 miles away) South Bend Regional (7 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management

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

Physicians

  • The South Bend Clinic (0.3 miles)
  • Catherine Wolff, DO - Beacon Medical Group Ireland Road (0.8 miles)
  • MedPoint Ireland Road (0.8 miles)
  • Eye Care Express (1.3 miles)
  • Hamilton Primary Center (1.4 miles)
  • Mishawaka Osteopathic Clinic (1.6 miles)
  • HealthLinc Community Health Center (2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • Omnicare Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • Health Mart Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • Meijer Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.3 miles)
  • Mar-Main Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Franciscan Alliance (0.8 miles)
  • Triumph Our Lady of Peace Hospital (2.1 miles)
  • Oasb (2.7 miles)
  • Memorial Epworth Center (3.3 miles)
  • Beacon Children's Hospital (3.6 miles)
  • Memorial Hospital (3.7 miles)
  • Newbold Philipmemorial Hospital South Bend (3.7 miles)

Parks

  • Mary Gibbard Park (0.9 miles)
  • Mishawaka River Walk (2.3 miles)
  • Robert C Beutter Park (2.3 miles)
  • Battell Park (2.3 miles)
  • Central Park (2.5 miles)
  • Howard Park (2.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (1.2 miles)
  • Hacienda Mexican Restaurants (1.4 miles)
  • Arby's (1.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.5 miles)
  • Hacienda Mexican Restaurants (1.9 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1.9 miles)
  • Panda Express (2 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC South Bend 16 (2.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Islamic Society of Michiana (4.3 miles)

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