Brookdale Richmond
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Richmond, IN

Brookdale Richmond

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Richmond, IN

Overview of Brookdale Richmond

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.

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
24
Bed community size
56-bed community Rank #384 / 431Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 384th out of 431 homes we track in Indiana for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Indiana facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
1 year in operation Rank #156 / 417Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 156th out of 417 homes we track in Indiana for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Indiana facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 52 / 100 Rank #199 / 551Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 199th out of 551 homes we track in Indiana for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Indiana facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
43%
Rank #373 / 410Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 373rd out of 410 homes we track in Indiana for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Indiana average, with its Statewide rank out of 410. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Indiana average: 68.1%
Occupied beds
24 / 56
Average occupied beds in Indiana homes 70 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusActive
IssuanceDecember 1, 2024
ExpirationSeptember 30, 2026
License Number24-010888-1

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brookdale Richmond is legally operated by Brookdale Senior Living Communities Inc, and administered by Susan Buckingham.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Residential
56 units
Total beds
56 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Director of NursingKathryn Vanzant

Additional Services

2 services
Continuing Care Retirement Communities
At Home Care

Contact Information

Fax(765) 939-1683

Amenities & Lifestyle

Pet Friendly
Fitness Center
Transportation
Library
Concierge
Outings
Bistro
Café
Salon
Courtyard
Garden
Gardening
Game Room
Dining
Arts & Crafts
Walking Paths
Swimming Pool
Movie Theater
Housekeeping
Laundry

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Inspection History

In Indiana, the Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care is the primary regulatory body that performs onsite inspections and quality of care reviews for all licensed facilities.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Indiana state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. IN average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 4 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (97% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (80% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (86% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (14% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityIN Averagevs. IN Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 133 This facility has 97% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana nursing home (1 vs. IN avg 33).↓ 97% better Rank #4 / 318 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 4th out of 318 homes we track in Indiana for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.52.47 This facility has 80% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana nursing home (0.5 vs. IN avg 2.47).↓ 80% better Rank #14 / 309 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 14th out of 309 homes we track in Indiana for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Indiana average among 309 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIN Averagevs. IN Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of all on-site visits — routine inspections, complaint visits, follow-ups, and other focused visits. 219 This facility has had 89% fewer total visits than the Indiana average (2 vs. IN avg 19). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 89% fewer
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 17 This facility has 86% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana nursing home (1 vs. IN avg 7).↓ 86% better
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 50%58% This facility has 8 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana nursing home (50% vs. IN avg 58%).↓ 8% better
Inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators. 213 This facility has had 85% fewer inspections than the Indiana average (2 vs. IN avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 85% fewer

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityIN Averagevs. IN Avg
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints. Formal complaints can result in multiple visits. 28 This facility has had 75% fewer complaint visits than the Indiana average (2 vs. IN avg 8). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 75% fewer

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Suite

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Building Type: Single-story

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Transportation Services

Type of Rooms Available

Suite
Suite
1
288 - 372 sq. ft

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Indiana

Brookdale Richmond is located in Richmond, Indiana.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Indiana.

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Indiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IN

Requires level-of-care determination.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home health services

CHOICE Program

Indiana CHOICE

Age 60+
General Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies
Asset Limits $10,000 individual
IN

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program

Age 65+
General or blind, or disabled, Indiana resident, in approved facility, low-income or SSI recipient.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IN

~50 facilities statewide; per diem rate set by FSSA.

Benefits
Room/board Laundry Minimal care coordination (~$20-$50/day subsidy)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Indiana Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Indiana resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IN

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Indiana NFCSP Respite Care

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Indiana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
IN

16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Indiana resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
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High veteran demand statewide.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Richmond

Who is the Director of Nursing at Brookdale Richmond?

Kathryn Vanzant is the Director of Nursing at Brookdale Richmond.

Who is the owner of Brookdale Richmond?

Brookdale Richmond is legally operated by Brookdale Senior Living Communities Inc, and administered by Susan Buckingham.

Is Brookdale Richmond in a walkable area?

Brookdale Richmond has a walk score of 52. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Brookdale Richmond?

According to IN state health department records, Brookdale Richmond's license number is 24-010888-1.

When does Brookdale Richmond's license expire?

According to IN state health department records, Brookdale Richmond's license expires on September 30, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Brookdale Richmond?

Brookdale Richmond's occupancy is 43%.

How long has Brookdale Richmond been in business?

Brookdale Richmond has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.

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