Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Altenheim Family-first Senior Living
Altenheim Family-first Senior Living
Altenheim Family-first Senior Living is a Senior Living Home in Indiana
Altenheim Family-first Senior Living is a Senior Living Home in Indiana
Overview of Altenheim Family-first Senior Living
Over 32 acres of friendly and beautiful environment, Altenheim is definitely a nurturing community for families. They offer an array of services as an independent living facility with assisted living and memory care options. They follow a philosophy called Family-first, which dates way back to 1977 when CarDon & Associates was first established. This community group now extends throughout south-central Indiana and has involved all members to prioritize each resident’s personal care. They ensure that residents are able to feel a sense of comfort and joy with their time at the community, as well as opportunities to socialize, enjoy, and learn– considering that it’s a community with a stimulating environment.
Altenheim promotes an oasis-kind of escape found in their own community. The community has a list of services that puts the well-being of residents first– personalized care plan with assessment and development; 24-hour nursing services available everyday; social, cultural, and educational activities and programs. Community amenities and features include emergency response system, paved walking paths, chapel with organ, scheduled transportation, weekly housekeeping and linen services, laundry services, and restaurant-style dining rooms– to name a few of the services they offer to make the lives of each resident hassle-free.
Daniel W. Moore is a licensed health facility administrator who has served as administrator of CarDon’s Health & Living Communities in Paoli, Sullivan, and Indianapolis. He coordinated the planning and construction of Bell Trace and Brookside Village in Jasper. Daniel currently serves as executive vice president of CarDon’s board of directors, bringing extensive leadership experience to the community.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
87
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
90.6%
Residents per day (avg)
79
Occupancy rate
90.6%
Residents per day (avg)
79
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery
Temporary care
Transitional stays
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
29% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
3 - 4 months
Private pay
65% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
3 - 4 months
Medicaid
6% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
4 - 5 months
Finances and operations
Governmental home
Federal
Home revenue
$19.2M
Surplus of revenue
$350.4K
Governmental home
Federal
Home revenue
$19,237,996.00
Surplus of revenue
$350,432.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.2M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$7.7M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$12.8M
Walk Score: 24 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating: A- (Not Accredited)
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Comparison Chart
The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.Compare Senior Living around Indianapolis
Traditions at North Willow
AL
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
SL
Senior Living
Indianapolis
160
Yes
-
54
SABRA MIDWEST OPERATIONS III, LLC
48.8%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Westside Garden Plaza
AL
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
24/7 care needed
Indianapolis
132
Yes
A+
10
WESTSIDE SNF OPERATIONS LLC
48.0%
$12,271,886.00
$4,741,716.00
38.6%
89.80
2/5
3.4864
1/5
2/5
5/5
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Altenheim Family-first Senior Living
AL
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
SL
Senior Living
Indianapolis
87
No
A-
24
-
90.6%
$19,237,996.00
$5,151,748.00
26.8%
78.90
4/5
3.3749
4/5
1/5
5/5
-
Robin Run Village Senior Living
AL
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
SL
Senior Living
Indianapolis
84
No
-
17
INDIANAPOLIS SENIOR CARE LLC
61.8%
$8,369,367.00
$8,742,162.00
104.5%
55.90
1/5
4.0552
1/5
2/5
2/5
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Five Star Residences of Clearwater
AL
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
RC
Respite Care
Indianapolis
81
Yes
-
55
FVE EC LLC
79.0%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1 Bed / 2 Bed
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3525 E Hanna Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46237
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
149
Total Staff
94
Employees
55
Contractors
32,965
Total Hours (Quarter)
47
Avg Staff/Day
7.7
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 9.6 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 20 | 8.6 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 43 | 7.8 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
84 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
9 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
33 staff
6.4hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
3 staff
2.7hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
11 staff
5hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
5 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
3 staff
9.3hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
17.7%
of total hours from contractors
5,825 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Aide: 6
Certified Nursing Assistant: 4
Speech Language Pathologist: 8
Registered Nurse: 5
Qualified Social Worker: 11
Physical Therapy Assistant: 11
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 7
Qualified Activities Professional: 3
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 39 | 4 | 43 | 11,190 | 91 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 20 | 0 | 20 | 7,466 | 91 | 100% | 8.6 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,886 | 91 | 100% | 9.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 4 | 5 | 9 | 1,706 | 89 | 98% | 9.6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 11 | 11 | 1,436 | 72 | 79% | 7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,373 | 91 | 100% | 6.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 7 | 7 | 1,153 | 87 | 96% | 7.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 8 | 0 | 8 | 965 | 70 | 77% | 7.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 8 | 8 | 878 | 81 | 89% | 6.1 |
| Dental Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 799 | 61 | 67% | 9.3 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 6 | 6 | 629 | 71 | 78% | 6.8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 588 | 72 | 79% | 8.2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 11 | 11 | 536 | 74 | 81% | 5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 5 | 0 | 5 | 186 | 25 | 27% | 5.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 116 | 58 | 64% | 2 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 0 | 3 | 3 | 51 | 19 | 21% | 2.7 |
Health Inspection History
Source: CMS Health Citations (Jan 2023 – Jul 2025)
8
Inspections
10
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
1.25
Citations/Inspection
Jul 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
2
20% of total
Pharmacy Services
2
20% of total
Infection Control
1
10% of total
Resident Rights
1
10% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
1
10% of total
Environmental
1
10% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections
5
Complaint Investigations
6
State Comparison (IN)
Avg Citations (State)
25
This Facility: 10
Avg Critical (State)
0.2
This Facility: 0
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
| Date | Severity ? | Category | Tag | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2025 | D | Pharmacy | F0755 | Open |
| Jun 19, 2025 | D | Infection Control | F0880 | Corrected |
| Jun 19, 2025 | D | Resident Rights | F0554 | Corrected |
| Feb 24, 2025 | D | Pharmacy | F0761 | Corrected |
| Oct 11, 2024 | D | Quality of Care | F0686 | Corrected |
| Jul 16, 2024 | D | Quality of Care | F0698 | Corrected |
| Apr 01, 2024 | E | Environmental | F0925 | Corrected |
| Jun 07, 2023 | D | Care Planning | F0656 | Corrected |
| Jun 07, 2023 | E | Care Planning | F0842 | Corrected |
| Jan 31, 2023 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0602 | Corrected |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: County Government
Part of: Riverview Hospital
Resident Census by Payment Source
69
Total Residents
Medicare
11
(15.9%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
39
(56.5%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
19
(27.5%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Clinical Research
ⓘ
Quality Measures
CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)
High-Risk Clinical Events
3.6
Score
55% better than avg
State avg: 8.0
Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline
Functional Decline
12.9
Score
25% better than avg
State avg: 17.1
Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
3.0%
Lost Too Much Weight
2.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
1.4%
Depressive Symptoms
1.9%
Falls with Major Injury
3.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
99.6%
Antipsychotic Use
9.3%
Walking Ability Worsened
4.1%
Influenza Vaccine
96.7%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
5.5%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
31.5%
Short-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).
Pneumococcal Vaccine
83.3%
Near average
State: 81.7%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
0.5%
63% better than avg
State: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
83.5%
6% better than avg
State: 79.0%
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Aged and Disabled Waiver
Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Requires level-of-care determination.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home health services.
CHOICE Program
Indiana CHOICE
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+, Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.
- Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (varies).
- Asset Limits: $10,000 (individual).
- IN Specifics: Limited funding; regional variation.
- Services: 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
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: ~50 facilities statewide; per diem rate set by FSSA.
- Services: Room/board, laundry, minimal care coordination (~$20-$50/day subsidy).
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Indiana Medicare Savings Program
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite
Indiana NFCSP Respite Care
Official government program page
- 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 Specifics: 16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.
- Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), caregiver training.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Indiana SCSEP
Official government program page
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Indiana resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
- IN Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
- General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: High veteran demand statewide.
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Indiana Seniors
Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver
Aged and Disabled Waiver
Requirements:
-
General:
Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:
Requires level-of-care determination.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home health services.
Indiana CHOICE
CHOICE Program
Requirements:
-
General:
Age 60+, Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.
-
Income Limits:
~$2,000/month (varies).
-
Asset Limits:
$10,000 (individual).
-
IN Specifics:
Limited funding; regional variation.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program
Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)
Requirements:
-
General:
Age 65+, 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 Specifics:
~50 facilities statewide; per diem rate set by FSSA.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Room/board, laundry, minimal care coordination (~$20-$50/day subsidy).
Indiana Medicare Savings Program
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
-
General:
Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:
Three tiers; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Indiana NFCSP Respite Care
National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite
Requirements:
-
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 Specifics:
16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), caregiver training.
Indiana SCSEP
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
-
General:
Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Indiana resident.
-
Income Limits (2025):
~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
-
Asset Limits:
Not specified; income-focused.
-
IN Specifics:
Priority for veterans, rural residents.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Requirements:
-
General:
Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics:
High veteran demand statewide.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
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