Skilled nursing · Indianapolis, IN

Altenheim Health & Living Community

3525 E HANNA AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46237

4 / 5CMS 87 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Top 14%

Federal · State

Strong

The Palmelle read

Strong. Altenheim Health & Living Community carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 86 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Indiana state records. Health inspection rating sits at 4-star, staffing at 1-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 10.7 percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.32 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 54 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Indiana DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.32

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

54%

National

53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

10.7%

National

14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + Indiana state data

The full record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★4 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★4 / 5

Staffing★★★★★1 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.32

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.53

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

54%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

46%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

10.7%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

17.2%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

3.8%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection currentZero federal fines (36mo)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID155196

OwnershipGovernment - County

ChainIndependent

Beds87

Avg residents77

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
Registered nurse hours are 0.32 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours. RNs are responsible for clinical assessments and oversight. Low RN coverage is associated with higher rates of hospitalization and missed diagnoses.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Indiana DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Altenheim Health & Living Community?

Altenheim Health & Living Community has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 4 out of 5 stars. It scores 4 of 5 on health inspection, 1 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Altenheim Health & Living Community been cited for resident harm?

CMS data flagged 1 concern on the latest reconcile. The full record for Altenheim Health & Living Community appears in the record section above.

Does Altenheim Health & Living Community use antipsychotic medications?

10.7 percent of long-stay residents at Altenheim Health & Living Community are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at 17.2 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Altenheim Health & Living Community's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Altenheim Health & Living Community has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 86 out of 100, placing it among the top-scoring facilities nationwide. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Indiana state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Altenheim Health & Living Community?

Altenheim Health & Living Community is located at 3525 E HANNA AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46237. Phone: (317) 788-4261. Website: contact facility. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Altenheim Health & Living Community a special focus facility?

Altenheim Health & Living Community is not currently on the federal Special Focus Facility list, has no abuse icon on file, and no federal fines in the last 36 months.

What does F-689 mean on Altenheim Health & Living Community's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Altenheim Health & Living Community has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Altenheim Health & Living Community compare to other Indianapolis skilled nursing facilities?

Altenheim Health & Living Community holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 86. The full Indianapolis directory shows nearby facilities ranked by score, antipsychotic prescribing, staffing, and citation history. Browse the full Indianapolis directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

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