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.

Bed community size
56-bed community Rank #386 / 433Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 386th out of 433 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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 #132 / 407Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 132nd out of 407 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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 / 587Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 199th out of 587 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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 #374 / 423Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 374th out of 423 homes in Indiana for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Indiana average, with its Statewide rank out of 423. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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/ 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

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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.

Since 2023 · 3 years of data 5 deficiencies 5 inspections
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, deficiencies, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Indiana state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Indiana nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

17 points above the Indiana average for nursing homes (83/100)

Rank #1 / 392 in Indiana Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 392 homes in Indiana for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Indiana average among 392 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 100 out of 100. Letter grade A+. 17 points above the Indiana average for nursing homes (83/100)

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.

Since 2023 vs. Indiana state average
Overall vs. IN average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 6 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (86% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (47% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (86% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (46% below)
• Inspections (85% below)
• Complaint visits (75% 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. 536 This facility has 86% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana nursing home (5 vs. IN avg 36).↓ 86% better Rank #30 / 312 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 30th out of 312 homes in Indiana for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 312 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 11.9 This facility has 47% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana nursing home (1 vs. IN avg 1.9).↓ 47% better Rank #139 / 312 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 139th out of 312 homes in Indiana for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Indiana average among 312 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

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 had 74% fewer total visits than the Indiana average (5 vs. IN avg 19). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 74% 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. 20%37% This facility has 17 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana nursing home (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 nursing home (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 nursing home (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 in full compliance with no deficiencies cited.
  • The June 10, 2024 inspection identified five deficiencies in food and nutritional services, including poor sanitization knowledge and incomplete temperature monitoring.
  • Two complaint investigations in 2024 and 2025 found no deficiencies related to the allegations and confirmed compliance with state regulations.

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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Type of Rooms Available

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1
288 - 372 sq. ft

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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.

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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).
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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

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?

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%.

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