Company History
The company was formed in 1985 when J.J. Altman (general contractors in Southern Illinois since 1937) joined with Charter Construction, Inc. (a leader in the construction industry in St. Louis for over 25 years). Altman-Charter has extensive experience in senior living & senior care construction, with more than 8,000 units developed since our founding in 1969. We have served senior living and senior care clients throughout the mid-west and our completed project portfolio includes skilled nursing facilities, households, assisted living facilities, dementia units, congregate apartments, patio homes and villas, affordable housing for seniors and full continuum of care campuses.

Our business is built not only upon knowledge, professionalism, skill, and experience, but also upon a commitment to personal service for each client. Altman-Charter employees are committed to the philosophy of teamwork and partnering from initial project planning through design, estimating, engineering, construction, occupancy and start-up. We bring an emphasis on excellence combined with innovative and resourceful ideas to every client and every project..


Project solutions from concept to completion
Sustainable relationships with customers in partnership with contractors, suppliers and associates
Leadership with consistent values, expertise, adaptability and excellence
Value-added services for today and tomorrow