Holy Cross Village at Notre Dame sits near the University of Notre Dame and runs as a non-profit, faith-based senior living community for people over 62, where you'll hear a lot about hospitality, integrity, respect, and faith, all wrapped up with a real sense of welcome, which makes it feel safe and friendly. The grounds stretch over 40 acres with some peaceful walking paths, lush landscaping, a pond with a fountain, quiet streets, and features like the chapel with stained-glass windows and the Andre Place lobby, which people tend to remember for its wood accents, fireplace, and plush chairs. People can pick from independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehab, and long-term nursing home care, so residents can move between care types as their needs change, all under the same roof, with special attention to everyone's independence and well-being.
The community runs an emergency alert system with personal health buttons and pull cords in bedrooms and bathrooms, and there's staff available 24/7, providing nursing oversight, supervision, and help with things like bathing, dressing, and taking medicine, plus special services for folks with mild cognitive impairment and those who aren't able to move much. Dujarie House offers skilled nursing, Fountain View of Portage gives assisted living, and Creekside gets good marks for staff and care. Schubert Villa offers direct access to therapy for people who need speech, physical, or occupational support.
Day-to-day, residents stay busy with scheduled activities, life enrichment events, walking groups, outdoor programs, fitness classes, and church services such as daily mass at the Our Lady of Holy Cross Chapel. There are amenities like a spa, sauna, movie room, game room, beauty salon, wellness room, outdoor gardens, a pool, and a four seasons sunroom, and you'll find laundry and housekeeping every week, spot cleaning, and daily trash removal, plus three meals daily cooked by a professional chef with special diets taken into account, along with snacks and refreshments available all day and night.
Everyone gets private or furnished rooms with cable TV, Wi-Fi, telephones, air conditioning, kitchenettes, wheelchair accessible bathrooms with walk-in showers, big closets, mini blinds, and wall-to-wall carpet. Residents can request a concierge service, get help with moving in, and use the assisted living transport bus for trips to doctors, stores, or other outings. The community manages family and resident councils so people can voice concerns and improve their quality of care, and leadership stays visible and approachable.
Holy Cross Village promotes Catholic heritage while welcoming all beliefs. Staff are known for being friendly and committed, and the environment stays clean and well-kept. Services include general counseling, personal care, adult day care, home health, and help with daily living for those in need. People often remark on the social atmosphere, variety of activities, and sense of dignity residents enjoy here. Holy Cross Village is recognized for its quality by local and national organizations and remains a member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Indiana Chamber of Commerce. The campus stands as a quiet, safe, and supportive space where residents can live as independently as possible, enjoy friends and events, and lean on a reliable system of care when needed.
