Altenheim Family-first Senior Living

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Altenheim Family-first Senior Living

3525 E Hanna Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46237 View Map
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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.

(317) 788-4261

Managed by Daniel W. Moore

Administrator

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.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
4/5
Indiana average: 3.1/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
Indiana average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
1/5
Indiana average: 2.5/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
Indiana average: 4.1/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 22m per day

This home provides 2% less nursing time per resident than the state average.

Indiana average: 3h 26m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 191

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Indiana average
Occupancy rate 73.2%
Residents per day (avg) 79
Occupancy rate
73.2%
Residents per day (avg)
79

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

30% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 29 days

Private pay

63% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Medicaid

7% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Governmental home
County
Home revenue
$21.0M
Surplus of revenue
$410.5K
Governmental home County
Home revenue
$20,981,931.00
Surplus of revenue
$410,514.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.3M
30% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$14.3M
Total costs $20.6M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 24 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A- (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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About this community

Safety & Compliance

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Pricing & Financial Information

Independent Living$2,455
Assisted Living$2,500
Memory Care$5,130
Skilled Nursing$348

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Three meals inspired by Executive Chef
Meals Included
Yes
Meals Per Day
3
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Compare Senior Living around Indianapolis

The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.
Altenheim Family-first Senior Living
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

SL

Senior Living

Indianapolis (Perry Township)
191
No
A-
24
-
73.2%
$20,947,690.00
$6,287,477.00
30%
78.90
4/5
3.3749
4/5
1/5
5/5
10
-
-37%
-2%
+5%
-
Robin Run Village Senior Living
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

SL

Senior Living

Indianapolis (Snacks / Guion Creek)
178
No
-
17
INDIANAPOLIS SENIOR CARE LLC
55.2%
$2,413,296.00
$2,337,434.00
96.9%
55.90
1/5
4.0552
1/5
2/5
2/5
43
1
-39%
+18%
-20%
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Traditions at North Willow
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

SL

Senior Living

Indianapolis (Washington Township)
160
Yes
-
54
SABRA MIDWEST OPERATIONS III, LLC
48.8%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-30%
-
Westside Garden Plaza
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Indianapolis (Chapel Hill / Ben Davis)
132
Yes
A+
10
WESTSIDE SNF OPERATIONS LLC
48.0%
$14,112,697.00
$5,941,844.00
42.1%
89.80
2/5
3.4864
1/5
2/5
5/5
76
1
-43%
+1%
-31%
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Five Star Residences of Clearwater
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

RC

Respite Care

Indianapolis (Allisonville)
81
Yes
-
55
FVE EC LLC
79.0%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
+14%
1 Bed / 2 Bed

Living Spaces & Floor Plans

Crawford
Crawford
Dearborn
Dearborn
Fulton
Fulton
Jackson
Jackson
Johnson
Johnson

Places of interest near Altenheim Family-first Senior Living

Address 5.1 miles from city center — 4.06 miles to nearest hospital (Franciscan Health Sleep Disorders Center)

Address 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 Nurse99.6 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse208.6 No
Certified Nursing Assistant437.8 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 Assistant3944311,19091100%7.8
Licensed Practical Nurse200207,46691100%8.6
Medication Aide/Technician7072,88691100%9.1
Registered Nurse4591,7068998%9.6
Physical Therapy Assistant011111,4367279%7
Other Dietary Services Staff4041,37391100%6.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician0771,1538796%7.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist8089657077%7.4
Speech Language Pathologist0888788189%6.1
Dental Services Staff3037996167%9.3
Physical Therapy Aide0666297178%6.8
Dietitian1015887279%8.2
Qualified Social Worker011115367481%5
Administrator1015046369%8
Nurse Practitioner1015046369%8
RN Director of Nursing5051862527%5.6
Occupational Therapy Aide1011165864%2
Qualified Activities Professional033511921%2.7

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 8

Indiana average 6


Last Health inspection on Jul 2025

Total health citations 10
Citations per inspection
1.25

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

4 of 10 citations resulted from standard inspections; 5 of 10 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 10 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.2


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.6

0 critical citations More info Indiana average: 0.2

0 serious citations More info Indiana average: 0.6

10 moderate citations More info Indiana average: 23.8

0 minor citations More info Indiana average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Pharmacy moderate citation Jul 30, 2025

Infection Control moderate citation Jun 19, 2025
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Jun 19, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Feb 24, 2025
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 of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 3.6
55% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 8.0

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 12.9
25% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 17.1

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 3.0%
75% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 12.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 4.1%
71% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 14.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 31.5%
28% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 24.6%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.1%
19% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 3.9%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 5.5%
25% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.4%
11% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.2%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.4%
58% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 5.7%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.9%
92% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 24.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 9.3%
25% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 12.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.6%
6% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 93.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.7%
In line with Indiana average

Indiana average: 95.4%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 83.3%
In line with Indiana average

Indiana average: 81.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.5%
63% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 83.5%
6% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 79.0%

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Financial Aid for Indiana Seniors

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Indiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Requires level-of-care determination.

CHOICE Program

Indiana CHOICE

Age 60+, Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$2,000/month (varies).

$10,000 (individual).

Limited funding; regional variation.

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program

Age 65+, or blind, or disabled, Indiana resident, in approved facility, low-income or SSI recipient.

~$1,004/month (including SSI).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

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

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Indiana Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Indiana resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Indiana NFCSP Respite Care

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Indiana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Indiana SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Indiana resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

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

Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Indiana resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand statewide.

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