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Compare Assisted Living around Richmond
The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.
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| Brookdale Richmond |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Richmond (South A Street) | 56
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#393 / 441 | Yes |
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#127 / 412 | 42.9% | Susan Buckingham | Brookdale Senior Living Communities Inc | Kathryn Vanzant | 2 | 5 | 1.0 |
| Senior Suites at the Leland, LLC |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Richmond | 109
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#237 / 412 | 85.3% | Amanda Marquis | Senior Suites At The Leland, LLC | Marti Jelly May | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
Experience the right blend of home comforts and luxury amenities at Brookdale Richmond, an impressive senior living community in Richmond, Indiana, offering compassionate assisted living. The community offers comprehensive personal assistance services designed to provide residents with the utmost comfort while maintaining their independence. A dedicated team collaborates closely with residents and their families in creating individualized care plans that satisfy residents’ specific needs.
At Brookdale Richmond, residents have full access to various interesting programs and activities designed to give them a fulfilling retirement experience. Residents can freely engage in the activity of their choice, such as fitness classes, evening movies, sing-alongs, board game competitions, live entertainment, devotional services, trivia, and arts and crafts projects. With delicious meals, housekeeping services, transportation assistance, and personal items delivery, residents have everything they need to live worry-free lives with plenty of time to do the things they love.
Senior Suites at the Leland (operating as The Leland Legacy) is a 109-bed licensed assisted living and memory care community at 900 South A Street in Richmond, Indiana. Administered by Amanda Marquis, the facility serves Wayne County with a mission to provide quality care regardless of economic background.
The community operates under a state-licensed residential model, providing 24-hour medical oversight and localized healthcare coordination for seniors in downtown Richmond. While state-licensed facilities do not receive federal CMS star ratings, current 2026 filings show that the community maintains a citations-per-inspection rate of zero based on its most recent standard health surveys. Occupancy is notably strong at approximately 85%, reflecting census stability and high regional demand. For eligible residents, the facility accepts the Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver, the CHOICE program, and the Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP).
Support is provided 24/7 by a team of licensed nurses and personal care assistants who manage medication administration, diabetic monitoring, and assistance with activities of daily living. The clinical team, led by Director of Nursing Marti Jelly May, coordinates specialized on-site medical services including physical, occupational, and speech-language pathology. Residents in the memory care neighborhood benefit from person-centered support designed to promote cognitive engagement and emotional well-being through structured routines and 24-hour supervision.
The community is located in a historic setting 0.4 miles from downtown Richmond, earning a Walk Score of 76. Residents live in apartments equipped with kitchenettes, individual climate controls, and 24-hour emergency response systems. All-inclusive monthly services cover three dietitian-approved meals daily in a communal dining room, as well as weekly housekeeping and personal laundry.
Shared community spaces include a full-service beauty salon, communal lounges, and common areas designed for social and spiritual engagement. Residents can enjoy an outdoor patio and landscaped grounds, while the social calendar features daily wellness activities, movie nights, and community outings. For off-site needs, the facility provides scheduled transportation for medical appointments and shopping trips.
Those seeking a centrally located, Medicaid-eligible community with a spotless recent compliance record and high occupancy may find this environment appropriate. Interested parties should contact the administrator directly to discuss current staffing disclosures and schedule a tour to assess the 2026 quality performance firsthand.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
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Resident & Family Experience 35%
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
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- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
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- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
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- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
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- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
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- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Richmond, IN
What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Indiana?
Assisted living in Indiana supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Indiana?
Assisted living in Indiana is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does Indiana Medicaid cover assisted living?
Indiana Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Indiana) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.
What is assisted living?
Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.
How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?
This page features 2 assisted living facilities in Richmond, IN. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Richmond, IN?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Richmond, IN, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Richmond, IN?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
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