Brookdale Richmond
Assisted Living · 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.

(765) 939-3310

Types of Care at Brookdale Richmond

Assisted Living
Bed community size
56-bed community Rank #393 / 441Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 393rd out of 441 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Indiana SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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 #127 / 412Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 127th out of 412 homes in Indiana. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Indiana SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.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 / 588Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 199th out of 588 homes in Indiana. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Indiana SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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 #387 / 433Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 387th out of 433 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Indiana average, with its Statewide rank out of 433. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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
IssuanceDecember 1, 2024
ExpirationNovember 30, 2025
License Number24-010888-1

Ownership & Operating Entity

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

Profit StatusProfit

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

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Services

2 services
Continuing Care Retirement Communities
At Home Care

Contact Information

Fax(765) 939-1683

Amenities & Lifestyle

Pet Friendly
Fitness Center/ Therapy Room
Transportation
Library
Concierge Service
Outings
Café/Bistro
Beauty/Barber Shop
Courtyard And Garden
Gardening/Greenhouse
Game Room
Private Dining Room
Arts & Crafts
Walking Paths
Pool
Theater
Housekeeping
Laundry

Contact Brookdale Richmond

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.

Since 2023 · 3 years of data 5 deficiencies 5 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.

Since 2023 vs. Indiana state average
Overall vs. IN average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 8 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (86% below)
• Deficiencies per year (86% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (47% below)
• Total visits (74% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (86% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (46% below)
• Inspections (85% below)
• Complaint visits (75% below)
Latest Inspection July 8, 2025 Other

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. 536 This facility has 86% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (5 vs. IN avg 36).↓ 86% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2023. 1.712 This facility has 86% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (1.7 vs. IN avg 12).↓ 86% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 11.9 This facility has 47% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (1 vs. IN avg 1.9).↓ 47% better

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. 519 This facility has 74% fewer total visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (5 vs. IN avg 19).↓ 74% better
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 assisted living residence (1 vs. IN avg 7).↓ 86% better
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 20%37% This facility has 17 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (20% vs. IN avg 37%).↓ 17% better
Inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators. 213 This facility has 85% fewer inspections than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (2 vs. IN avg 13).↓ 85% better

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 75% fewer complaint visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (2 vs. IN avg 8).↓ 75% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on July 8, 2025, found the facility to be in compliance with state residential licensure requirements and cited no deficiencies. Earlier inspections showed a generally clean record, with the exception of a June 10, 2024, survey that identified deficiencies related to food and nutritional services, including issues with dietary staff knowledge of sanitization chemicals, food dating, dishwasher temperature logs, and freezer cleanliness and temperature monitoring. Complaint investigations conducted in 2024 and early 2025 were unsubstantiated and did not result in any citations. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. The absence of deficiencies in the most recent inspection suggests improvement since the prior issues noted in 2024.

Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.

Show Inspection Reports

What does this home offer?

Pets allowed icon
Pets allowed icon

Pets Allowed

Housing options icon
Housing options icon

Housing Options: Suite

Building type icon
Building type icon

Building Type: Single-story

Transportation services icon
Transportation services icon

Transportation Services

Type of Rooms Available

Suite
Suite
1
288 - 372 sq. ft

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Richmond

Richmond P1
Richmond P2

Places of interest near Brookdale Richmond

Address 2.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Richmond's city center to Brookdale Richmond's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.44 miles to nearest hospital (OMNI Home Care)

Calculate Travel Distance to Brookdale Richmond

Add your location

Address

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.

Get Financial aid guidance

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
IN

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

What neighborhood is Brookdale Richmond in?

Brookdale Richmond is in the South A Street neighborhood of 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?

The legal owner and operator of Brookdale Richmond is Brookdale Senior Living Communities Inc.

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 November 30, 2025.

What is the occupancy rate at Brookdale Richmond?

Brookdale Richmond's occupancy is 43%.

More homes from the same operator

Operated by Brookdale

Guides for Better Senior Living

Care Cost Calculator: See Prices in Your Area

Nursing Home Data Explorer

Don’t Wait Too Long: 7 Red Flag Signs Your Parent Needs Assisted Living Now

The True Cost of Assisted Living in 2025 – And How Families Are Paying For It

Understanding Senior Living Costs: Pricing Models, Discounts & Financial Assistance

Explore Open Rooms
1 Contact details
2 What type of senior care service are you looking for?
3 What budget do you have in mind for senior care?
4 How soon do you need to find care?
5 Additional details

Thank you for your interest!

Our team will be in touch shortly to help with next steps.