The Altenheim Senior Health Care Community
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Louisville, KY

The Altenheim Senior Health Care Community

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Louisville, KY

Overview of The Altenheim Senior Health Care Community

The Altenheim Senior Health Care Community opened in 1906, which makes it one of the longest-running senior care facilities in Louisville. It sits at 936 Barret Ave in the Germantown neighborhood, a genuinely walkable area with a Walk Score of 85. Kindred Hospital Louisville is 0.28 miles out. The facility covers a wide range of care: nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, hospice, and respite, all within one address.

The program structure is organized into four named tracks: Personal Care & Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing & Memory Care, Transitional Care, and Support Services. Rehabilitation services, personal care, hospice, and respite care are available on-site. Mrs. Mary Ann Bond serves as Director of Social Services.

Day-to-day life includes seasonal menus in the dining program, a hair salon, on-site pharmacy services, and housekeeping and laundry. The combination of care levels means residents can move through independent or assisted living, into memory care or transitional care, and ultimately into hospice support without relocating.

The Altenheim is a state-licensed facility and is not currently listed as a CMS-certified Medicare or Medicaid provider. For a community with this breadth of care and more than a century of operating history in a walkable Louisville neighborhood, the picture that emerges is a long-tenured, multi-level community oriented toward aging in place rather than short-stay rehabilitation.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 85 / 100 Rank #3 / 423Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 3rd out of 423 homes in Kentucky. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Kentucky facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Kentucky 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.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactMrs. Mary Ann Bond, Director Social Services

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Additional Services

2 services
Personal Care
Hospice

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsPersonal Care & Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing & Memory Care, Transitional Care, Support Services

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Address 2.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Louisville's city center to The Altenheim Senior Health Care Community's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.28 miles to nearest hospital (Kindred Hospital Louisville)

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Compare Nursing Homes around Louisville

The information below is reported by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Inspector General.

4 facilities compared · CMS & KY Dept. of Health data

Nazareth Home Clifton
NH
IL
MC
Louisville (Clifton Heights)
144
Facility 144
KY AVG 82
Rank #24 / 341
69.9%
Facility 69.9%
KY AVG 81.3%
Rank #180 / 209
-14%
4.23
Facility 4.23
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #26 / 193
+1%+13%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 199
17
Facility 17
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #135 / 195
5.7
Facility 5.7
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #148 / 195
-105A+
36
Facility 36
KY AVG 41
Rank #244 / 423
Greg Cobb
$13.3M
Facility $13.3M
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #25 / 197
$8.0M
Facility $8.0M
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #27 / 197
59.8%
Facility 59.8%
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #88 / 197
185442
The Springs at Stony Brook
NH
ADC
AL
IL
MC
Louisville
106
Facility 106
KY AVG 82
Rank #79 / 341
72.4%
Facility 72.4%
KY AVG 81.3%
Rank #172 / 209
-11%
3.30
Facility 3.30
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #94 / 193
-27%-12%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 199
3
Facility 3
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #7 / 195
3.0
Facility 3.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #48 / 195
-66-
28
Facility 28
KY AVG 41
Rank #292 / 423
Hurstbourne Healthcare, LLC
$11.1M
Facility $11.1M
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #70 / 197
$6.4M
Facility $6.4M
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #42 / 197
57.2%
Facility 57.2%
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #45 / 197
185485
Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
NH
AL
Louisville (Lamborne Boulevard)
128
Facility 128
KY AVG 82
Rank #38 / 341
88.8%
Facility 88.8%
KY AVG 81.3%
Rank #82 / 209
+9%
3.62
Facility 3.62
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #55 / 193
-50%-3%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 199
10
Facility 10
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #80 / 195
3.3
Facility 3.3
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #66 / 195
-118-
12
Facility 12
KY AVG 41
Rank #358 / 423
Joseph Flatt
$13.2M
Facility $13.2M
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #47 / 197
$6.0M
Facility $6.0M
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #23 / 197
45.8%
Facility 45.8%
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #24 / 197
185288
The Willows at Springhurst
NH
AL
IL
MC
RC
Louisville
62
Facility 62
KY AVG 82
Rank #218 / 341
83.7%
Facility 83.7%
KY AVG 81.3%
Rank #120 / 209
+3%
3.32
Facility 3.32
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #94 / 193
-24%-12%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 199
17
Facility 17
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #135 / 195
5.7
Facility 5.7
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #148 / 195
-48A+
34
Facility 34
KY AVG 41
Rank #261 / 423
Carla Sieckert
$13.3M
Facility $13.3M
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #41 / 197
$7.7M
Facility $7.7M
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #24 / 197
57.8%
Facility 57.8%
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #43 / 197
185305

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Kentucky

The Altenheim Senior Health Care Community is located in Louisville, Kentucky.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Kentucky.

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Home and Community Based Waiver

Kentucky Medicaid HCB Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Homemaker services Home modifications

Hart-Supported Living Program

KY Hart-Supported Living

Age 65+ or disabled
General Kentucky resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
KY

Competitive grants; limited availability.

Benefits
In-home support (up to 10 hours/week) Respite (varies) Adaptive equipment (~$500 avg.)

Kentucky Homecare Program

Kentucky Homecare Program

Age 60+
General 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

15 AAAs; rural focus; not in nursing homes.

Benefits
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

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Three tiers; no waitlist; auto Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Kentucky NFCSP Respite Care

Age
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

15 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
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

Age
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

Max $1,500/year; statewide via AAAs.

Benefits
Grants (~$500-$1,500/year) for respite Supplies Care costs; counseling Training

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

Kentucky VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General 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

High veteran demand in rural areas.

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 The Altenheim Senior Health Care Community

What neighborhood is The Altenheim Senior Health Care Community in?

The Altenheim Senior Health Care Community is in the Germantown neighborhood of Louisville.

Is The Altenheim Senior Health Care Community in a walkable area?

The Altenheim Senior Health Care Community has a walk score of 85. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Are there photos of The Altenheim Senior Health Care Community?

Yes — there are 8 photos of The Altenheim Senior Health Care Community in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of The Altenheim Senior Health Care Community?

The Altenheim Senior Health Care Community is located at 936 Barret Ave, Louisville, KY 40204.

What is the phone number of The Altenheim Senior Health Care Community?

(502) 584-7417 will put you in contact with the team at The Altenheim Senior Health Care Community.

Is The Altenheim Senior Health Care Community Medicare or Medicaid certified?

The Altenheim Senior Health Care Community is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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