The Altenheim Senior Health Care Community

936 Barret Ave, Louisville, KY 40204, United States
Description

Located in the picturesque highlands of Louisville, The Altenheim Senior Health Care Community’s service is not just a duty, but a genuine passion that radiates from every corner. Since its establishment in 1906, the home offers a transparent and affordable approach to senior care. There are no move-in fees, allowing residents to experience a worry-free transition to their homes. The breathtaking beauty of the highlands of Louisville, combined with the stylish living spaces, makes choosing The Altenheim a decision that brings peace of mind to families.
From independent living options to personalized care plans for assisted living, memory care, transitional care, and hospice, The Altenheim offers diverse care options tailored to achieve each resident’s goals. From seasonal menus that delight the senses with culinary creations to on-site pharmacy services for convenience, a hair salon for pampering, and housekeeping and laundry services for comfort, every aspect of life at The Altenheim is thoughtfully curated to enhance the quality of life for its residents. With its unique blend of compassionate care, exceptional amenities, and beautiful surroundings, The Altenheim is a great place to make a home.

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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Kentucky Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Home and Community Based Waiver
Kentucky Medicaid HCB Waiver
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Kentucky 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).
  • KY Specifics: Rural focus; waitlists possible.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), homemaker services, home modifications.
Hart-Supported Living Program
KY Hart-Supported Living
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Kentucky resident.
  • Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable.
  • KY Specifics: Competitive grants; limited availability.
  • Services: In-home support (up to 10 hours/week), respite (varies), adaptive equipment (~$500 avg.).
Kentucky Homecare Program
Kentucky Homecare Program
  • General: Age 60+, Kentucky resident, at risk of nursing home placement, not eligible for Medicaid waivers.
  • Income Limits (2025): No strict limit; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year individual).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based focus.
  • KY Specifics: 15 AAAs; rural focus; not in nursing homes.
  • Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), respite (5 days/year), chore services, meal delivery ($7/meal), minor home repairs.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Kentucky Medicare Savings Program
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Kentucky 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).
  • KY Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; auto Extra Help for Part D.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite
Kentucky NFCSP Respite Care
  • General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Kentucky resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
  • Income Limits (2025): Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.
  • KY Specifics: 15 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($55/day), caregiver training, supplies (~$500/year).
Kentucky Family Caregiver Program
Kentucky Family Caregiver Program
  • General: Grandparents (often 55+) as primary caregivers to grandchildren under 18, Kentucky resident, not on Kinship Care.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$31,225/year (individual); varies by AAA.
  • Asset Limits: Not strictly assessed; need-based.
  • KY Specifics: Max $1,500/year; statewide via AAAs.
  • Services: Grants (~$500-$1,500/year) for respite, supplies, care costs; counseling, training.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Kentucky SCSEP
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Kentucky resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • KY 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
Kentucky VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Kentucky 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).
  • KY Specifics: High veteran demand in rural areas.
  • 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 Kentucky Seniors

Kentucky Medicaid HCB Waiver

Home and Community Based Waiver

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Kentucky 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).
  • KY Specifics: Rural focus; waitlists possible.
Benefits
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), homemaker services, home modifications.
KY Hart-Supported Living

Hart-Supported Living Program

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Kentucky resident.
  • Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable.
  • KY Specifics: Competitive grants; limited availability.
Benefits
  • Services: In-home support (up to 10 hours/week), respite (varies), adaptive equipment (~$500 avg.).
Kentucky Homecare Program

Kentucky Homecare Program

Eligibility
  • General: Age 60+, Kentucky resident, at risk of nursing home placement, not eligible for Medicaid waivers.
  • Income Limits (2025): No strict limit; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year individual).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based focus.
  • KY Specifics: 15 AAAs; rural focus; not in nursing homes.
Benefits
  • Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), respite (5 days/year), chore services, meal delivery ($7/meal), minor home repairs.
Kentucky Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Kentucky 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).
  • KY Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; auto Extra Help for Part D.
Benefits
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Kentucky NFCSP Respite Care

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Eligibility
  • General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Kentucky resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
  • Income Limits (2025): Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.
  • KY Specifics: 15 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.
Benefits
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($55/day), caregiver training, supplies (~$500/year).
Kentucky Family Caregiver Program

Kentucky Family Caregiver Program

Eligibility
  • General: Grandparents (often 55+) as primary caregivers to grandchildren under 18, Kentucky resident, not on Kinship Care.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$31,225/year (individual); varies by AAA.
  • Asset Limits: Not strictly assessed; need-based.
  • KY Specifics: Max $1,500/year; statewide via AAAs.
Benefits
  • Services: Grants (~$500-$1,500/year) for respite, supplies, care costs; counseling, training.
Kentucky SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Kentucky resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • KY Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.
Benefits
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Kentucky VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Kentucky 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).
  • KY Specifics: High veteran demand in rural areas.
Benefits
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Community
Occupancy
Beds
Medicare Nights
Medicaid Nights
Free Market Days
Home Revenue
Payroll Costs
Home Costs
Owner
CCN
WESTPORT PLACE HEALTH CAMPUS
90.32%
88
6505
1613
16677
$11,161,990.00
$3,964,944.00
$4,159,150.00
POWERS, LAUREN
0185466
FOREST SPRINGS HEALTH CAMPUS
88.97%
95
5504
2355
17526
$12,407,478.00
$4,226,548.00
$5,091,857.00
0185478
CLIFTON OAKS CARE AND REHAB CENTER
72.64%
110
2620
29846
2710
$11,072,133.00
$4,393,039.00
$6,903,796.00
0185176
THE WILLOWS AT SPRINGHURST
53.78%
106
4138
8160
26154
$12,517,618.00
$5,349,844.00
$9,997,847.00
SIECKERT, CARLA
0185305
HILLCREEK REHAB AND CARE LLC
#N/A
172
5791
41234
5310
$19,339,081.00
$7,143,345.00
$11,040,149.00
#N/A
0185095
4044 SUMMERFIELD REHAB & WELLNESS CE
57.82%
165
2135
21752
4319
$10,042,788.00
$3,487,864.00
$6,224,195.00
0185300
4043 ROCKFORD REHAB & WELLNESS CENTE
88.45%
110
1345
26710
3215
$10,284,892.00
$3,536,092.00
$4,786,603.00
0185311
HIGHLANDS NURSING AND REHABILITATION
94.74%
154
2428
42316
5521
$15,276,587.00
$3,988,844.00
$11,191,171.00
HIGHLANDS NURSING AND REHABILITATION HOLDINGS LLC
0185039
CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER - LOUISVILLE
69.59%
122
2562
30770
3672
$14,721,757.00
$4,218,363.00
$8,721,892.00
0185029
WESTMINSTER TERRACE
#N/A
108
883
15145
3117
$7,619,142.00
$3,479,497.00
$6,802,840.00
#N/A
0185137
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What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

How much does this service cost?

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

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