SOUTHFIELD VILLAGE

Southfield Village is a government-owned, county-operated skilled nursing facility located at 6450 Miami Circle in South Bend, Indiana (ZIP code 46614), within St. Joseph County. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and maintains a licensed capacity of 60 certified beds. As a county government facility, it operates under public oversight rather than private or for-profit management. CMS assigns Southfield Village an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. This composite rating is derived from three distinct component ratings. The health inspection rating stands at 2 out of 5, falling below the national average and reflecting findings from standard state inspection surveys conducted on behalf of CMS. The staffing rating is 5 out of 5, the highest possible score, indicating that nurse and aide staffing levels meet or exceed benchmarks relative to the facility's resident census. The quality measure rating is 4 out of 5, above the national average, and is based on clinical data points covering areas such as resident mobility, medication use, and other care outcomes tracked over time. Southfield Village accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, which allows the facility to serve a broad population of eligible seniors. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing stays following a qualifying hospital admission, subject to benefit period rules and cost-sharing requirements. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is subject to Indiana eligibility criteria and may cover extended stays for residents who meet financial and clinical qualifications. Individuals and families researching payment options are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (574) 231-1000 or consult with a benefits counselor to understand coverage applicability. When viewed against national benchmarks, Southfield Village presents a mixed profile across its three CMS component ratings. Its overall 3-star rating matches the national average exactly. However, the component ratings reveal meaningful variation within that composite score. The staffing rating of 5 stars places the facility in the highest tier nationally, while the quality measure rating of 4 stars also exceeds the national average. The health inspection rating of 2 stars is the primary factor pulling the composite score toward the midpoint, as it falls below the national norm. Prospective residents and their families may wish to review the full inspection report available through the CMS Care Compare database to understand the specific nature and scope of any cited deficiencies. The facility's 60-bed size is relatively small compared to many nursing facilities, which can be a relevant factor when assessing staffing ratios and overall care environment.