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Altenheim Senior Living

18627 Shurmer Road

3.9(66 ratings)· Strongsville average: 4.4

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Quick Facts

Total units
128
Medicare rating
4 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
128
Ownership structure
Area's only not-for-profit Life Plan Community
Short-term stays
Short-term skilled nursing rehab stays available
Additional services
Out-patient therapy and in-home private duty care offered

What Families Think

Families describe Altenheim (Shurmer Place) as a warm, closely-run skilled nursing and long-term care community where staff are described as treating residents like family. Reviewers consistently praise responsive nursing care, low staff turnover, and a compassionate, hands-on executive director, including during short-term rehab stays and end-of-life care.

The Good

  • Reviewers describe staff as treating residents like family
  • Low staff turnover noted by multiple reviewers
  • Nursing staff praised for quick call-light response
  • Rehab and pain management praised after short-term stays
  • Food described as tasty with good variety
  • Clean, spacious, up-to-date facility per reviewers

The Bad

  • No published pricing information available

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Altenheim Senior Living is a senior living community in Strongsville, Ohio offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.9 out of 5 across 66 reviews.

About Altenheim Senior Living

Altenheim is a not-for-profit Life Plan Community offering a full continuum of care in Strongsville, Ohio. The community serves seniors across multiple levels of care, with out-patient therapies, at-home private duty services, and Meals on Wheels available to seniors in the area.

Residents live in Shurmer Place residences designed to feel like home, supported by compassionate staff. The community emphasizes physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, with a mission to optimize residents' lives across these dimensions.

As the area's only not-for-profit Life Plan Community, Altenheim provides seniors with a living environment where residents are treated as family and visitors are always welcome. The organization operates with core values centered on serving residents, families, and the broader Northeast Ohio community.

The Altenheim Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, serves as the fundraising arm supporting the programs and services provided to residents, relying on contributions from family, friends, and community members.

Types of Care at Altenheim Senior Living

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Chapel / Religious Services
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Religious Services
  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Altenheim Senior Living

3.9overall · 66 ratings combined

3.9★ on Google (66)

Dawn Evans

Jul 2026

via Google

Shurmer Place Senior & Assisted Living is a clean and well-run facility. The entire process of getting my sister into the facility was handled with the utmost professional courtesy and compassion. The highly experienced director was an absolute delight. Her friendly attitude trickles down to her staff. The facility is up-to-date, clean, spacious, and cheerful. The planned activities, which are vital to a person's well-being, were plentiful and fun. The activity directors are personable and compassionate. They often just came around to chat. The nursing staff is on top of their game! They log everything and are truly concerned for the health of their residents. They will keep the family up-to-date. The menu is full of variety and the food is tasty. Our family was well-pleased with the care given to my sister. She was thriving there and really enjoyed making new friends. We had peace of mind that she was safe. The staff knew our family by name. Unfortunately, my sister passed away after one year of being there of health complications while in the hospital. The director and staff were so compassionate towards us. The director even drove of few of my sister's new found friends to her funeral plus a few staff members came as well. The move-out process was unrushed considering all the many tasks that were on our plate. Every facility has its pros & cons. And, yes we had a few minor issues, but they were addressed in a timely manner. I highly recommend this facility.

Pat Hayes

May 2026

via Google

What a great place! Staff is incredibly caring and the facility is amazing and impeccably clean!

Family Cheyney

Apr 2026

via Google

Our mother, Ellen, lived at the Shurmer Place Assisted Living complex for 11 years. In that time, we consistently experienced and witnessed a caring, professional environment in which mom felt loved and at home. She was treated completely, personally and professionally every day. We are grateful for the staff at Shurmer Place who grew to be family to us and took such good care of our mom.

Kathy Miska

Mar 2026

via Google

I had a very positive experience while recovering from a fractured pelvis and receiving ten days of care at Altenheim! The rehabilitation staff were wonderful and I felt they really cared about my recovery and progress. The aids were very nurturing and gentle when providing care to me, and helping me do the things I could not do for myself. The nursing staff made sure my pain was managed well and that my medications were provided in a timely manner. I am grateful that I was able to go to Altenheim. I have heard horror stories from other people and their experiences. The facility is beautiful, clean, has spacious rooms, and has much to offer.

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Government Inspection History

4 inspection visits in the last three years, 47 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Oct 21, 2025Health Complaint4 citations
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 11, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 11, 2025

  • Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 11, 2025

  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 11, 2025

Jul 25, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard11 citations
  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 25, 2024

  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 25, 2024

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 25, 2024

  • Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 25, 2024

  • Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 25, 2024

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 25, 2024

  • Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 25, 2024

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 25, 2024

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 25, 2024

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 25, 2024

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 25, 2024

May 5, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard9 citations
  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 17, 2022

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 17, 2022

  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 17, 2022

  • Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 17, 2022

  • Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 17, 2022

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 17, 2022

  • Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 17, 2022

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 17, 2022

  • Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 17, 2022

Apr 18, 2019Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard23 citations
  • Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 5, 2019

  • 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.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 5, 2019

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 17, 2019

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 5, 2019

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 5, 2019

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 5, 2019

  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 5, 2019

  • Have ramps, exits, fire escape ladders, steps, and areas of refuge that meet safety requirements.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 5, 2019

  • Provide large enough exits.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 5, 2019

  • Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 5, 2019

  • Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 5, 2019

  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 17, 2019

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 17, 2019

  • Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 5, 2019

  • Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 5, 2019

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 5, 2019

  • Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 5, 2019

  • Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 5, 2019

  • Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 5, 2019

  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 5, 2019

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 5, 2019

  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 5, 2019

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 5, 2019

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Altenheim Senior Living offer?

Altenheim Senior Living offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Altenheim Senior Living located?

Altenheim Senior Living is located at 18627 Shurmer Road in Strongsville, Ohio.

What do families say about Altenheim Senior Living?

Families describe Altenheim (Shurmer Place) as a warm, closely-run skilled nursing and long-term care community where staff are described as treating residents like family. Reviewers consistently praise responsive nursing care, low staff turnover, and a compassionate, hands-on executive director, including during short-term rehab stays and end-of-life care.

How did Altenheim Senior Living do on recent health and safety inspections?

Altenheim Senior Living had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 47 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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