Hubbard Hill - Living Wisdom Community

    28070 Co Rd 24, Elkhart, IN 46517
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Beautiful campus, kind attentive staff

    I placed my mom here and I'm very pleased - the campus is beautiful, spotless and well kept, with excellent meals, lovely grounds and plenty of amenities. Staff are kind, professional and attentive, providing thoughtful memory care, rehab and activities that make residents feel like family. A very good, safe faith-based community - definitely worth a look.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.35·(89)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.2
    • Staff

      4.3
    • Meals

      4.3
    • Amenities

      4.2
    • Value

      2.7

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive staff
    • 24-hour nursing supervision
    • Clean, well-maintained campus and grounds
    • Multiple dining venues with scratch-cooked meals
    • Certified dietitian oversight and local-produce sourcing
    • Robust activities program and regular outings
    • On-site rehabilitation and therapy services
    • Private apartments with in-room amenities
    • Faith-based, community-oriented culture
    • Locally operated (non-corporate) ownership
    • Pet-friendly and resident-crafted engagement
    • Strong infection-control and visitor-screening practices

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels and resident-to-staff ratios
    • Medication-administration and dosing-control gaps
    • Variability in responsiveness and follow-up care
    • Placement and bed-management inconsistencies
    • Unclear billing practices and significant fee increases
    • Inconsistent dining quality and nutrition continuity
    • Limited coordination of post-discharge/home therapy
    • Allegations of discriminatory or unprofessional staff conduct
    • Uneven unit upkeep—some rooms smaller or less updated

    Summary of reviews

    Hubbard Hill presents as a well-appointed, campus-style senior community with many strengths in hospitality, amenities, and daily life. Reviewers consistently describe a welcoming atmosphere, a clean and attractive campus (gardens, chapel, amphitheater, aviaries), and a range of living options from private apartments and villas to memory-care units. The community offers multiple dining venues and onsite services — including salon, massage, physical therapy, and a rehabilitation program — and emphasizes community engagement through musicians, field trips, cooking demonstrations, and resident-led activities.

    Clinical and day-to-day care receive mixed but informative commentary. Positive accounts highlight compassionate, attentive caregivers, 24-hour nursing supervision, organized medication management, and a thorough rehab program that facilitated recovery. At the same time, a subset of families described operational concerns that point to variability in care: medication-administration and dosing-control gaps, inconsistencies in personal-care support, and variability in timeliness and follow-up. These are operational patterns rather than uniform experience; they suggest the facility can perform at a high standard but that outcomes may depend on unit, shift, or census.

    Staff culture is frequently described as friendly, professional, and family-oriented, and many families praised individual caregivers by name. The community’s faith-based orientation and local ownership are seen as positives that support a close-knit atmosphere. However, there are also management-level issues raised: inconsistent staffing ratios during busy periods, placement or bed-management challenges when occupancy is high, and concerns about billing practices including significant cost increases and unexpected charges. Serious individual complaints — including medication errors and allegations of discriminatory or unprofessional conduct — were described by some families and warrant direct inquiry during a tour and care-review conversation.

    Dining and programming are notable assets. The presence of certified dietitian oversight, scratch-cooked meals, local produce sourcing, menu service, and a bistro-style option enhance the dining experience for many residents. The activity program is broad and community-driven, with regular outings, live entertainment, and opportunities for residents to contribute crafts and volunteer projects. That said, reviewers also noted variability in meal quality and nutrition continuity across units or shifts, so families should observe mealtimes to assess consistency.

    Facilities and amenities are commonly praised: landscaped grounds, well-decorated common areas, private bathrooms and walk-in closets in some units, and a generally clean, odor-free environment. Still, some living units were described as smaller or less recently updated than other areas of the campus, so prospective residents should compare specific apartment types and ask about planned renovations.

    Recommendation guidance: Hubbard Hill appears to offer a high level of hospitality, robust programming, and comprehensive onsite services, making it a strong candidate for residents seeking an active, community-oriented campus with access to therapy and nursing care. Prospective residents and families should prioritize clarifying operational details that surfaced in reviews: current staffing ratios (especially overnight and during peak periods), medication-safety protocols and recent incident handling, policies on bed-placement and level-of-care transitions, post-discharge/home-therapy coordination, and a transparent billing schedule including fee escalation and deposit terms. In-person observation of mealtimes, activities, and interactions on multiple shifts will help determine whether the community’s strengths are consistent with an individual resident’s needs.

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    Medicare Ratings

    5·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Hubbard Hill - Living Wisdom Community is located at 28070 Co Rd 24, Elkhart, IN, 46517.

    About Hubbard Hill - Living Wisdom Community

    Hubbard Hill - Living Wisdom Community sits on a quiet, wooded campus in Elkhart, Indiana, with much of the property looked after by a master gardener, and it covers about 54 to 70 acres depending where you walk, so there's plenty of space to move around and see flowers and tall trees. This community, which folks used to call Hubbard Hill Estates Retirement Community, has provided care since 1977 and does so as a faith-based, not-for-profit place, which some people like because they feel it's more personal and less about money. It's run by Mr. Patrick E. Pingel as the executive director and has earned an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.

    The environment is meant to feel both peaceful and lively, with a big focus on mental and emotional health, and if you walk around you'll find apartments and different kinds of living services, so people can get independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, and continuing care all in the same campus, and the whole place is open 24 hours a day so help is always nearby. The Living Wisdom Center offers a new kind of memory care, which comes with skilled nursing and special programs for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and they've got therapists on hand for physical, occupational, and speech therapy. There's also palliative care, short-term rehabilitation, and nutritional support, so many types of needs are covered.

    Hubbard Hill puts a lot of value on community connections, even running what's called the Early Learning Center, which brings younger folks and kids together with the seniors for intergenerational programs that keep things spirited. Seniors can spend time at the Sailor Community Center, join in on social and recreational activities, and there are educational events and community links that keep everyone involved. A big wellness facility has fitness equipment like nautilus machines, and apartments come with five-star touches, up-to-date amenities, and even high-speed internet and "Skype" on a flat screen TV so folks can keep in touch with family.

    The whole campus was recently renovated, so most of the spaces look fresh and modern. There's a gourmet bistro open for breakfast and lunch, floral arrangements spread throughout, and staff always ready to help, including a skilled medical director and licensed nurses. Services like work order requests and clear move-in instructions are there to make things smoother. The foundation makes sure to keep things faith-based and compassionate, focusing on a wise and supportive community, and the staff aims to make care as personal as possible. Being in a lively neighborhood, residents also have nearby services and recreational options for when they want to venture out. The campus has won awards for its approach, and it keeps adapting to meet the needs of people at different stages of aging, so many residents stay as their needs change.

    People often ask...

    Hubbard Hill - Living Wisdom Community offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, continuing care retirement community, and skilled nursing.

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    Yes, Hubbard Hill - Living Wisdom Community allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 28070 Co Rd 24, Elkhart, IN 46517.

    No, Hubbard Hill - Living Wisdom Community does not offer 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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