Welcome to
The Caring Cottage
Where everyone is family.
Our Mission
We are a place for elderly people in need of residential care in the South Bend area that feels more like a home than an institution—a place where people feel comfortable and cared for, as if they are with their own family.
Our priorities are informed by our values: family, quality, and personal dignity. We work everyday to provide a real home for our residents.
Our People
Glenda Brown left her career in physical therapy in 2015 in order to bring a level of care to area elderly patients in need of
24 hour care that she felt was not available in South Bend.
Our staff is trained to produce consistently excellent, quality care that meets exacting standards to create a clean, inviting, comfortable experience for each of our residents.
Our Story
From the cozy yellow adirondack chairs on our beautifully manicured front lawn, to the open layout for natural wheelchair accessiblity, fresh flowers on the kitchen counter, a record player, and lunch cooking on the stove—the little details are what make a house special.
From the inside out, we look and feel like home, and that was our vision for our residents from the very beginning.
“My mother has been living at The Caring Cottage for 4 years. I am very pleased with the care she has received there. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and caring. The meals are home-cooked and the residents are well fed. My mom is legally blind and the staff help feed her. The staff also help mom with everyday needs such as dressing, toileting, and bathing. I am very happy that I found The Caring Cottage and grateful to the staff for all that they do. I feel that they do more than just care for the residents—they truly care about them.”
—Laura Addison
Virtual Tour: Brandel Avenue
Our newest home, with a modern take on French country decor, feels airy and inviting from the moment you step through the wreath-adorned front door.
The Caring Cottage at Brandel Avenue has a maximum occupancy of four. We employ a waiting list as residencies come open at our homes, so be sure to contact us with your interest. We will contact you as openings become available (first come, first serve).
Please enjoy our video tour and make an appointment today.
Virtual Tour: Martin Lane
The original home, opened in 2015, with a cozy beach cottage feel. The Caring Cottage on Martin Lane has a maximum residency of four. We employ a waiting list as residencies come open at our homes, so be sure to contact us with your interest. We will contact you as openings become available (first come, first serve).
Please enjoy our photo tour and make an appointment today.
We’re always here to answer your questions. Let’s talk.
We treat you and your loved one like family; set up a meeting to find out. Let’s talk.
Email: thecaringcottage2014@gmail.com
Phone: 574.386.7391
The Caring Cottage on Martin Lane
53400 Martin Lane
South Bend, IN 46635
The Caring Cottage on Brandel Ave.
52666 Brandel Ave.
South Bend, IN 46635
-Leo Christopher