Altenheim Health & Living Community
CMS rates Altenheim Health & Living Community 4 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 38 citations across 11 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.
Public record summary
About this facility — Altenheim Health & Living Community
Altenheim Health & Living Community is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is licensed for 87 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Indiana (92 beds).
It is one of 155 senior care facilities in Indianapolis and 507 skilled nursing facilities across Indiana. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
It is listed as part of Cardon & Associates, a group of 19 facilities on this site.
Federal inspectors have cited Altenheim Health & Living Community 38 times across 11 inspections in the last three years; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.
This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
Inspection record
Quality of care & staffing
Cited more than once
The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.
- K-0920 3 inspections. Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- F-0842 2 inspections. Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- K-0353 2 inspections. Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- K-0222 2 inspections. Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- K-0281 2 inspections. Install proper backup exit lighting.
- K-0363 2 inspections. Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
What its owners also hold
- Riverview Hospital has an ownership stake on file at 31 nursing homes, averaging 3.9 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
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Who to contact in Indiana
- Licensing: Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long-Term Care
- File a complaint: 800-246-8909 · Online
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-622-4484. A free advocate for residents and families.
- Adult Protective Services: 800-992-6978. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
- Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.
Nearest emergency hospitals
- Franciscan Health Indianapolis, about 4.3 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
- Community Hospital South, Inc., about 5.3 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
- Community Hospital East, about 5.7 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Nearby facilities with inspection records
- The Waters of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, about 0.8 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
- Beech Grove Meadows, Beech Grove, about 1.0 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
- Envive of Beech Grove, Beech Grove, about 1.5 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- Brickyard Healthcare - Churchman Care Center, Indianapolis, about 1.5 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
- Fairway Village, Indianapolis, about 1.7 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
