ALTENHEIM HEALTH & LIVING COMMUNITY

Altenheim Health & Living Community is a government-owned, county-operated skilled nursing facility located at 3525 E Hanna Ave in Indianapolis, Indiana (ZIP 46237). The facility operates 87 certified beds and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. As a county government facility, it falls under public ownership within Marion County. The facility holds an overall CMS Five-Star Quality Rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS assigns these ratings based on three component domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Altenheim Health & Living Community received a 4-star rating in health inspections, indicating a below-average number of deficiencies found during state surveys compared to other facilities nationally. Its quality measure rating of 5 stars is the highest rating available and reflects strong performance across clinical outcome indicators tracked by CMS. The staffing rating of 1 star is the lowest possible and indicates staffing levels that fall below national norms, both in total nursing hours per resident per day and in the skill mix of nursing personnel. Altenheim Health & Living Community is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement. This dual certification means the facility is eligible to serve residents who qualify for federal Medicare benefits, which typically cover short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation stays following a qualifying hospital admission, as well as residents who qualify for Indiana Medicaid, which may cover longer-term custodial care for those who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria. Individuals and families seeking placement at this facility are advised to contact the facility directly at (317) 788-4261 regarding current availability, accepted payers, and private pay options. In terms of comparative context, Altenheim Health & Living Community performs above the national average overall, with its 4-star overall rating exceeding the national benchmark of 3.0 stars. The 5-star quality measure score represents a notable strength in clinical outcome performance. However, the 1-star staffing rating represents a significant area where the facility falls below national norms, which may be a relevant consideration when evaluating care capacity. The health inspection score of 4 stars places the facility in favorable standing relative to the national average in that domain. This facility is one of multiple skilled nursing options within Marion County and Indianapolis for individuals seeking Medicare or Medicaid-certified long-term or post-acute care.