General Information: ALTENHEIM COMMUNITY
Nursing home name ALTENHEIM COMMUNITY
Address3525 E HANNA AVE
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46237
Phone number (317) 788-4261
Located within a hospital No
Type of ownership Non profit - Church related
Owner operates multiple homesYes
Accept Medicare or Medicaid Medicare and Medicaid
Continue Care Retirement CommunityYes
Resident and family councils RESIDENT
Certified number of beds 72
Total number of residents 63
Perc of occupied beds 88
Sprinkler status fully sprinklered
Last health survey date 01/09/2009
Fire survey date: 01/22/2009
Ratings Summary: ALTENHEIM COMMUNITY
Overall rating 5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars
Nursing Home Staffing 4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars
Registered Nurses only 3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars
Health Inspections 3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars
Quality Measures 5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars
Nursing Home Staffing Info: ALTENHEIM COMMUNITY
National AverageALTENHEIM COMMUNITY
Overall staff rating Not Available. 4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars
Registered Nurses only rating Not Available 3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars
Total Number of Residents 94.2 63
Total Number of Licensed Nurse Staff Hours per Resident per Day 1.4 hours 1.58 hours
Registered Nurses Hours per Residents per Day 0.6 hours 0.64 hours
Licensed Practical or Vacation Nurses Hours per Resident per Day 0.8 hours 0.94 hours
Certified Nursing Assistants Hours per Residents per Day 0.6 hours 0.64 hours
Health Inpections: ALTENHEIM COMMUNITY
Inspection Results: 01/09/2009
CorrectedCategoryDeficiencySeverity
02/08/2009Administration Deficiencies Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills to be able to care for residents. D
02/08/2009Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Make sure that residents are well nourished. D
02/08/2009Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. D
02/08/2009Quality Care Deficiencies Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. D
02/08/2009Resident Assessment Deficiencies Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. D
Inspection Results: 11/13/2007
CorrectedCategoryDeficiencySeverity
12/10/2007Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 1) Make sure that residents who take drugs are not given too many doses or for too long; 2) make sure that the use of drugs is carefully watched; or 3) stop or change drugs that cause unwanted effects. D
12/10/2007Pharmacy Service Deficiencies At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes. D
12/10/2007Quality Care Deficiencies Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. D
12/10/2007Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. K
12/10/2007Quality Care Deficiencies Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. D
12/10/2007Resident Assessment Deficiencies Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. E
12/10/2007Resident Assessment Deficiencies Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. E
12/10/2007Environmental Deficiencies Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. E
12/10/2007Quality Care Deficiencies Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. D

Fire Safety Inpections: ALTENHEIM COMMUNITY
Inspection Results: 01/22/2009
CorrectedCategoryDeficiencySeverity
02/21/2009Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas Deficiencies proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transport of oxygen. E
02/21/2009Building Service Equipment Deficiencies properly protected cooking facilities. C
02/21/2009Building Service Equipment Deficiencies heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. C
Inspection Results: 11/07/2007
CorrectedCategoryDeficiencySeverity
12/05/2007Electrical Deficiencies properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. E
11/29/2007Emergency Plans and Fire Drills Deficiencies record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. C

Resident Complaints: ALTENHEIM COMMUNITY
Date Complaint Substantiated: 05/30/2008
CorrectedCategoryDeficiencySeverity
06/29/2008Administration Deficiencies Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. D
Date Complaint Substantiated: 08/13/2007
CorrectedCategoryDeficiencySeverity
09/11/2007Mistreatment Deficiencies Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property. D

Quality Measures: ALTENHEIM COMMUNITY
Quality MeasuresNational AverageALTENHEIM COMMUNITY
Overall quality rating Not Available 5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars
Long-Stay Residents
Percent of long-stay residents who have moderate to severe pain 3% 1%
Percent of long-stay residents who spend most of their time in bed or in a chair 4% 1%
Percent of high-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores 11% 7%
Percent of long-stay residents who had a urinary tract infection 9% 15%
Percent of low-risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 50% 53%
Percent of long-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination 89% 87%
Percent of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 3% 0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have/had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 5% 6%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 14% 15%
Percent of low-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores 2% 0%
Percent of long-stay residents who are more depressed or anxious 14% 11%
Percent of long-stay residents given influenza vaccination during the flu season 91% 90+%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move about in and around their room got worse 11% 5%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 8% 5%
Short-Stay Residents
Percent of short-stay residents who have pressure sores 13% 10%
Percent of short-stay residents who have delirium 2% 1%
Percent of short-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination 83% 83%
Percent of short-stay residents given influenza vaccination during the flu season 83% 90+%
Percent of short-stay residents who had moderate to severe pain 19% 14%
Severity Codes Explanation. Note: The higher the letter, the higher the severity.
AIsolated /Potential for minimal harm
BPattern /Potential for minimal harm
CWidespread /Potential for minimal harm
DIsolated /Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
EPattern /Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
FWidespread /Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
GIsolated /Actual harm
HPattern /Actual harm
IWidespread /Actual harm
JIsolated /Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
KPattern /Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
LWidespread /Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
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