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HomeIowaAtlantic Specialty Care

Atlantic Specialty Care

1300 East 19th Street, Atlantic, IA 500227122433952WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.8on Google(18 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
90
certified

How Atlantic Specialty Care Compares in Iowa

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Iowa. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
3/5
IA average
3.1/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
IA average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
3/5
IA average
3.6/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
2.96 hrs/day
IA average
3.81 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.49 hrs/day
IA average
0.74 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
28.3%
IA average
44.1%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Iowa average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 2.96 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.81.
Reported RN time is 0.49 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.74.
Staff turnover is 28.3%, lower than the Iowa average of 44.1%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
24
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 27, 2025
Most recent cycle
6
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 9, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 18 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,148/mo
Iowa median
Private Room
$8,091/mo
Iowa median
Cass County 65+
3,030
23.1% of county
County Population
13,116
Cass County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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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. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
90
Avg Residents/Day
75.9
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Aug 1, 1996
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Cass
Last Inspection
Apr 9, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6
Weighted Score
49.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (42)

F0628Potential for Harm

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Survey: Apr 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Apr 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: Apr 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Apr 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: Apr 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0804Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: 2
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: 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: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 13, 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
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: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: 3
F0804Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: 3
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: 3
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: 3
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 12 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 Aide2.17 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.30 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.49 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing2.96 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.59 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
28.3%
RN Turnover
33.3%
Administrators Left
1

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

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (21)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
CARE INITIATIVES5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jun 1, 2013
COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST COMPANY, NA5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTOrganizationN/ANov 1, 2021
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
CORLESS, PETERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
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
BOEVE, DESTINYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
MUHLBAUER, LEAHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
WEI, SHIPENGOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
MUHLBAUER, LEAHADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 6, 2025
WEI, SHIPENGADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 6, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Atlantic Specialty Care and nearby alternatives.

All Iowa facilities
Atlantic Specialty Care
Atlantic, IACurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Heritage House
Atlantic, IA2,640 ft
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Caring Acres Nursing and Rehab Center
Anita, IA12.3 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $73,488
Salem Lutheran Home
Elk Horn, IA14.3 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Exira Care Center
Exira, IA14.8 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $22,880
Oakland Manor
Oakland, IA21.0 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $15,593
Avoca Specialty Care
Avoca, IA21.7 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Atlantic Specialty Care
Atlantic, IA · Current facility
—3/52/53/5None recorded
Heritage House
Atlantic, IA
2,640 ft5/54/55/5None recorded
Caring Acres Nursing and Rehab Center
Anita, IA
12.3 mi1/51/54/5$73,488
Salem Lutheran Home
Elk Horn, IA
14.3 mi1/51/54/5None recorded
Exira Care Center
Exira, IA
14.8 mi2/52/54/5$22,880
Oakland Manor
Oakland, IA
21.0 mi1/51/52/5$15,593
Avoca Specialty Care
Avoca, IA
21.7 mi1/51/53/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

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 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Atlantic Specialty Care cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Iowa is $7,148/month for a semi-private room and $8,091/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Atlantic Specialty Care participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Atlantic Specialty Care had any health inspection violations?▾
Atlantic Specialty Care had 6 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 9, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Atlantic Specialty Care?▾
Atlantic Specialty Care provides 2.96 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours, 0.30 LPN hours, and 2.17 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 28.3%.
How many beds does Atlantic Specialty Care have?▾
Atlantic Specialty Care has 90 certified beds with an average of 75.9 residents per day, resulting in approximately 84% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Care Initiatives chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Atlantic Specialty Care?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Iowa, including 1 in Atlantic. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Atlantic Specialty Care?▾
On Google Maps, Atlantic Specialty Care has a rating of 3.8 out of 5 based on 18 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.

Part of Care Initiatives

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