St. Joseph County Tuberculosis Hospital
| St. Joseph County Tuberculosis Hospital | |
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| Opened | 1908 |
| Closed | 1962 (as a sanatorium) |
| Current Status | Active |
| Building Style | Single Building |
| Location | South Bend, IN |
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History
Founded in 1908 as a hospital for the treatment of tuberculosis (TB). It operated for the first six years from its location on the present-day site of Potawatomi Park. St. Joseph County took over operations in 1914 and moved the facility to a 94-acre site at Healthwin’s present location. Soon after this move, Miss Louise Studebaker of the Women’s TB League coined the “Healthwin” name, suggesting it as a place where “one could win back their health.”
Healthwin’s physical footprint grew over the years, and the hospital continued to specialize in the treatment of TB until 1962. Advances in the treatment of TB prompted the facility to be licensed as a “chronic disease” hospital. In 1973, the East Wing was the first at Healthwin to be licensed as a nursing home facility. The last chronic disease wing was licensed for long-term care in 1995. Over the years, it has evolved into a comprehensive nursing home and skilled nursing facility. Healthwin offers a wide range of services, including short-term rehabilitation with a high rating, skilled nursing care, and custodial care.
In January 2025, the St. Joseph County Commissioners sold the facility to a New York-based operator to address financial deficits.
