Altenheim Health & Living Community
Indianapolis, IN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 155196) · 87 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (317) 788-4261 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Altenheim Health & Living Community has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Indiana state average of 3.14 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, while its staffing rating is just 1 star.
Altenheim reports total nurse staffing of about 3.49 hours per resident per day, with only 0.41 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 1. Nursing staff turnover is high at 57.3%, according to CMS data.
Altenheim has no federal fines on record — 0 fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials, per CMS Care Compare. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility.
About this facility
Altenheim Health & Living Community is a government (Marion County)-owned nursing home in Indianapolis, Indiana, certified for 87 beds with an average of 84.8 residents. It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and has been certified since October 1980. The facility is part of the Cardon & Associates chain, which operates 19 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.7 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Altenheim holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Indiana state average of 3.14 stars. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 1 star for staffing. The 1-star staffing rating reflects total nurse staffing of about 3.49 hours per resident per day, with only 0.41 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 57.3%, all of which are notably low compared to typical benchmarks.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation reported for Altenheim in the supplied data. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families evaluating this facility should weigh the strong health inspection and quality measure scores against the notably low staffing rating and high turnover figures. Data sourced from CMS Care Compare; verify current details directly at the facility or via the Care Compare portal, as ratings and staffing figures are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Altenheim has a 4-star overall CMS rating, above the Indiana state average of 3.14 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.49 hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 1 star and turnover of 57.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is reported for Altenheim in the CMS data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 87 beds and has an average daily census of 84.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by Marion County government and is part of the Cardon & Associates chain, which operates 19 facilities with an average rating of 3.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 22, 1980.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (4 stars), health inspections (4 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (1 star), each reflecting a different aspect of care quality.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 3177884261 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3177884261 or check the Care Compare listing for current information.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155196?state=IN for the most current CMS data on this facility.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.