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HomeIowaAtlantic Specialty Care

Atlantic Specialty Care

1300 East 19th Street, Atlantic, IA 500227122433952
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
90
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 3/5 stars (average)

• Has 90 certified beds with an average of 63.5 residents per day (71% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 8 deficiencies (inspected Mar 27, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 3.25 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 26.9%

• Part of the Care Initiatives chain (43 facilities)

Atlantic Specialty Care is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Atlantic, Iowa with 90 certified beds. It has been operating since 1996. The facility scored at average compared to Iowa facilities.

Beds
90
Avg Residents/Day
63.5
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Aug 1, 1996
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
None
County
Cass
Last Inspection
Mar 27, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8
Weighted Score
76.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (49)

F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0803Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Oct 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Oct 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Aug 13, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 13, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Mar 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Mar 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0688Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0693Potential for Harm

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0851Potential for Harm

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 19 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.31 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.36 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.58 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.25 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.88 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
26.9%
RN Turnover
12.5%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (16)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
CARE INITIATIVES5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jun 1, 2013
BEAL, MICHAELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 1, 2020
BOWEN, LANECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
CAROTHERS, MARY JANECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
CHILDS, KEVINCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2023
KREIN, KEITHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
RUST, ELIZABETHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
STURM, DENISECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
UPMEYER, LINDACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
BEAL, MICHAELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 1, 2020
DIXON, DAVIDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 1, 2016
DRAKE, EMILYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 4, 2023
KUHN, JERAMYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 25, 2008
MCDYER, JESSICACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 22, 2023
MUHLBAUER, LEAHW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AFeb 14, 2023
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTOrganizationN/AMay 1, 1996

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Atlantic Specialty Care?▾
Atlantic Specialty Care has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated average.
Has Atlantic Specialty Care had any health inspection violations?▾
Atlantic Specialty Care had 8 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 27, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Atlantic Specialty Care?▾
Atlantic Specialty Care provides 3.25 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours, 0.36 LPN hours, and 2.31 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 26.9%.
How many beds does Atlantic Specialty Care have?▾
Atlantic Specialty Care has 90 certified beds with an average of 63.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 71% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Care Initiatives chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Atlantic Specialty Care?▾
Yes, there are 1 other nursing home in Atlantic, Iowa with an average rating of 3.5/5. You can compare all facilities on the Atlantic nursing homes page.

Part of Care Initiatives

This chain operates 43 facilities. View all →