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Altenheim Health & Living Community in Indianapolis, IN

Altenheim Health & Living Community is an assisted living community in Indianapolis, IN.

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Altenheim Health & Living Community in Indianapolis, IN

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  • Interior

    A spacious room equipped for physical therapy with parallel bars and exercise equipment.

  • Outdoors

    A serene garden bench surrounded by lush greenery on a sunny day.

  • Building

    A serene pond with a central fountain surrounded by lush greenery and a distant building under a clear blue sky.

  • Windows

    A spacious seating area with tables, chairs, and a piano, featuring large windows and brick walls.

  • Landscaping

    A charming house with a landscaped front yard and a neat driveway.

  • Kitchen

    A spacious kitchen featuring wooden cabinets, a white stove, and dual sinks with ample countertop space.

  • Salon

    A cozy hair salon interior with styling chairs and mirrors.

  • Healthcare

    A hospital room with a patient bed and comfortable furnishings.

  • Garage

    A modern residential home with a large driveway and two garages, set against a partly cloudy sky.

3525 East Hanna Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46237

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.7 from 146 reviews
5 stars
82
4 stars
15
3 stars
8
2 stars
4
1 stars
37

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Overall Review of Altenheim Health & Living Community

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Staff compassion is the consistent theme

Residents and families repeatedly describe the staff as caring and attentive.

Across multiple reviews, residents and visitors highlight caregivers who go above and beyond, communicate well, and help make patients comfortable. Several comments specifically call out individual nurses and CNAs for kindness, professionalism, and responsiveness. Even among critical reviews, there are also mentions of certain staff members being helpful, which suggests experiences can vary by unit and shift.

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Memory care support stands out

The memory care unit is frequently praised for knowing residents’ needs.

Several reviews describe positive experiences in memory care, emphasizing staff who take time to get to know residents and focus on individual needs. Families also mention leadership within the unit and cite staff efforts such as engagement and tailored care. A separate set of reviews is more negative about care priorities in general, but the recurring memory care praise remains a distinct theme.

caveat

Call lights and responsiveness vary

Some reviewers say call light response and follow-through can be slow.

A recurring complaint is that families or residents experience delays when assistance is needed, including long waits after pressing call lights. Multiple negative reviews connect these response issues to broader concerns like missed needs, hygiene problems, or delayed support. On the other hand, there are also many positive reviews describing staff who are available and attentive, indicating that experiences are not uniform.

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Cleanliness and maintenance are mixed

Reviews are split on cleanliness and condition of the facility.

Some reviewers describe the facility as clean, tidy, and well maintained, including positive impressions of common areas and rooms. Other reviews raise serious cleanliness concerns, including reports of pests, unpleasant odors, and dirty conditions. There are also mentions of ongoing updates in some areas, including refurbishing activity spaces, which suggests the facility may be uneven from review to review.

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Dining experience includes restaurant-style options

Residents describe dining as pleasant, with options to order and special diets.

Several reviews mention good meals, holiday dinners, and a dining setup that feels more like a restaurant than a cafeteria. Some reviewers also reference the ability to order what they want and being satisfied with food quality. The community also offers dietary support for special diets, which aligns with how some reviews discuss meal preferences and what residents can eat.

How we summarize

We summarize when many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 191 resident community capacity 191 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • 3-bedroom apartments 3-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Indianapolis International (10 miles away) Indianapolis International (10 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Languages Spoken

  • English English

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Nearby Places of Interest

Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, this area offers convenient access to a variety of amenities and services essential for senior living. With multiple pharmacies such as Walgreens and CVS Pharmacy within a few miles, accessing medication and healthcare needs is made easy. Additionally, there are several physicians' offices nearby including Dr. Richard Stanley, DPM and Oak Street Health providing medical care close to home. For recreational activities, residents can enjoy the parks like Meridian Woods Park & Neighborhood or explore different dining options ranging from fast food joints like McDonald's to casual dining at Cracker Barrel. In terms of healthcare facilities, there are reputable hospitals such as St Francis Hospital Breast Center and Community Hospital South within a short drive, ensuring quality medical care when needed. Overall, this area in Indianapolis provides a well-rounded environment with essential amenities for seniors looking for a comfortable and convenient place to live.

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (5 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Dr Richard Stanley, DPM (2.2 miles)
  • Oak Street Health (2.5 miles)
  • Indiana Kidney Specialists (2.8 miles)
  • Windrose Health Network (2.9 miles)
  • Franciscan Surgery Center (4.2 miles)
  • My Ortho Team (4.4 miles)
  • Johnstone Family Practice (4.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Living Word Bible Church (2.2 miles)
  • Suburban Baptist Church (5.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (2.7 miles)
  • Cracker Barrel (2.9 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (3.2 miles)
  • Ben's Soft Pretzels (3.4 miles)
  • Anthony's Dugout (4.1 miles)
  • The Tailgate (4.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • St Francis Hospital Breast Center (3.2 miles)
  • Community Hospital South (5.1 miles)
  • OrthoIndy South (5.7 miles)
  • Indiana University Hospital (6 miles)
  • Eskenazi Hospital (6.2 miles)
  • Newborn Follow-Up Program, Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health (6.3 miles)
  • Simon Family Tower (6.3 miles)

Parks

  • Meridian Woods Park & Neighborhood (4.5 miles)
  • White River State Park (5.4 miles)
  • Military Park (5.5 miles)

Transportation

  • Greenwood Municipal Airport (5.2 miles)

Theaters

  • Living Room Theaters (5.4 miles)

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