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Altenheim Family-first Senior Living

Senior Living Home

Altenheim Family-first Senior Living

3525 E Hanna Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46237 View map
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 The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
4/5
Indiana average: 3.0/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
4/5
Indiana average: 2.7/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
1/5
Indiana average: 2.6/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
5/5
Indiana average: 4.0/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
3h 22m per day

This home provides 5% less nursing time per resident than the Indiana average.

Indiana average: 3h 32m 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 community
Operated by county authorities.
Home revenue
$21.0M
Surplus of revenue
$410.5K
Governmental community Operated by county authorities.
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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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 8

Indiana average 6


Last Health inspection on Jul 2025

Total health citations 10

Indiana average 25

Citations per inspection
1.25

Indiana average 4.12


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 Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Jul 30, 2025

Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Jun 19, 2025
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Info Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care. Jun 19, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Feb 24, 2025
Corrected

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
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Indianapolis (Perry Township)
191
No
A-
24
-
Robin Run Village Senior Living
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Indianapolis (Snacks / Guion Creek)
178
No
-
17
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Traditions at North Willow
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Indianapolis (Washington Township)
160
Yes
-
54
-
Westside Garden Plaza
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Indianapolis (Chapel Hill / Ben Davis)
132
Yes
A+
10
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Five Star Residences of Clearwater
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Indianapolis (Allisonville)
81
Yes
-
55
1 Bed / 2 Bed

Living Spaces & Floor Plans

Crawford
Crawford
Dearborn
Dearborn
Fulton
Fulton
Jackson
Jackson
Johnson
Johnson

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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 (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 149
Employees 94
Contractors 55
Staff to resident ratio 2.16:1
2159320% better than Indiana average

Indiana average ratio: 0.00:1

Avg staff/day 47
Average shift 7.7 hours
0% compared with Indiana average

Indiana average: 7.7 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 32,965
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 9
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.6 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 20
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.6 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 43
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.8 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

17.7%

5,825 contractor hours this quarter

Qualified Social Worker: 11 Physical Therapy Assistant: 11 Speech Language Pathologist: 8 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 7 Physical Therapy Aide: 6 Registered Nurse: 5 Certified Nursing Assistant: 4 Qualified Activities Professional: 3
Staff by category
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
43 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
20 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
7 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 100%
9 Registered Nurse
% of Days 98%
11 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 79%
4 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 100%
7 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 96%
8 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 77%
8 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 89%
3 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 67%
6 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 78%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 79%
11 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 81%
1 Administrator
% of Days 69%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 69%
5 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 27%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 64%
3 Qualified Activities Professional
% of Days 21%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
69 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
11 residents (15.9%)
Medicaid
39 residents (56.5%)
Private pay or other
19 residents (27.5%)
Programs & Services
Clinical Research

Conducts clinical research trials to develop and test new treatments

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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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.