The nursing home failed to make sure it had a pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, and other pests. Cited April 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 925 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: E
Nursing home report
ALTENHEIM HEALTH & LIVING COMMUNITY
INDIANAPOLIS, IN · Medicare-certified · 87 beds
In good standing
Government-runChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
Overall, ALTENHEIM HEALTH & LIVING COMMUNITY in Indianapolis has a 4-out-of-5-star rating, with strong health inspection and quality scores, but a very low 1-star staffing rating. Reported nurse staffing is 3.49 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1-hour federal benchmark, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.4941 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 25, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.4941.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.41
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.14
- Nurse aides
- 1.95
- Weekend nursing
- 2.81
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 57%
Registered nurse turnover: 70%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
9.8%10.4%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.8%5.2%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.8%9.4%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.9%5.2%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
4%9.1%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
4.2%11.3%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
0%3.2%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
20%20%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.2%1.6%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
32.8%22%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
6.2%16.1%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%93.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—83.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
90.5%76.4%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to safeguard residents’ private information and keep each resident’s medical records properly maintained. Cited June 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 842 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to ensure residents received the behavioral health care and services they needed. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 740 — 42 CFR §483.40 — S/S: D
The home failed to provide pharmacy services and a licensed pharmacist needed to meet each resident’s medication needs. Cited July 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 755 — 42 CFR §483.45 — S/S: D
The home failed to ensure residents who could safely take their own medicines were allowed to self-administer them. Cited June 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 554 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Chain
- Part of CARDON & ASSOCIATES · 20 homes · 3.8 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 84.8 residents on an average day (97% of 87 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 45 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.