Wood Ridge Assisted Living sits in a peaceful wooded area at 17650 Generations Drive in South Bend, Indiana, and people say they like its smaller, homey setting where everyone seems friendly and welcoming, with staff that stay helpful and keep a joyful attitude, and you see residents chatting together or out in fresh air watching birds by the birdhouses or tending to raised garden beds, enjoying the quiet while still being close to shops and medical offices. The Woodridge Village community offers different kinds of care-assisted living, independent living, memory care for those with dementia, and nursing care-so families have support and guidance when they're trying to make choices, and staff help through the whole process, trying to make things less stressful. Residents have options like furnished rooms with private baths, including semi-private, studio, and one-bedroom choices, with prices averaging $1,829 depending on the room type, and every room has an emergency call system for safety.
The place puts a lot of focus on helping folks keep their independence, helping with things like bathing, grooming, and personal hygiene but also trying to let people do what they can on their own. Housekeeping and laundry get taken care of, and transportation is available along with resident parking, so people can still get out and about. On site there's a beauty salon and barbershop, so everyone can keep up with haircuts or a little pampering, plus indoor and outdoor common spaces where people spend time together-sometimes at devotional services, sometimes at art or Bible classes, sometimes in cooking or gardening groups, or just having coffee. The Activities Directors come up with a full calendar each month, with things like morning fitness and educational games to help keep both mind and body active, and people have the chance to make friends along the way.
The nursing staff includes licensed practical nurses and full-time registered nurses, and there's skilled nursing and medication services if someone's health needs change. Specialist units help folks with memory problems, and the team also offers rehab services like occupational, physical, and speech therapy for those who need to get back on their feet. Nutritional counseling is part of care, and the kitchen team takes pride in preparing good meals for everyone. There's respite care and hospice available, with rooms that are wheelchair accessible and have full tubs for comfort, and staff are always around-offering 24-hour emergency services if anything comes up.
Wood Ridge tends to get high marks from residents and families, holding a 4.0-star average from reviews and a reputation for caring, keeping a license that's up to date and standing as a verified community. Folks say life here feels comfortable and private, kind of like a village, and the place really tries to help people enjoy simple pleasures, whether that means quiet time with nature or being part of activities that help fill the days with meaning and laughter.
