Atlantic Specialty Care — Nursing Home in Atlantic, IA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 90 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 61.8 |
| CMS Certification Number | 165288 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.21 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.64 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
Atlantic Specialty Care had 8 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (March 27, 2025).
Inspection Findings — March 27, 2025
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (Level D)Corrected — April 18, 2025
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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Level D)Corrected — April 18, 2025
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Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (Level D)Corrected — April 18, 2025
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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. (Level D)Corrected — April 18, 2025
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Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (Level E)Corrected — April 18, 2025
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level E)Corrected — April 18, 2025
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Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (Level D)Corrected — April 18, 2025
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level D)Corrected — April 18, 2025
Atlantic Specialty Care is a 90-bed nursing home in Atlantic, Iowa. It holds a 2-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident day, below the Iowa average of 3.8. Its most recent inspection, in March 2025, cited 8 deficiencies, none of them severe.
A positive is that the facility’s most recent inspection did not include any high-severity findings. It would be reasonable to ask how management is addressing below-average nurse staffing and the prior citations related to residents’ rights, reporting of concerns, and timely care planning so residents receive consistent, timely care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Atlantic Specialty Care Medicare and Medicaid certified?
Atlantic Specialty Care is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is Atlantic Specialty Care's CMS star rating?
Atlantic Specialty Care has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at Atlantic Specialty Care?
Atlantic Specialty Care reports 3.21117 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has Atlantic Specialty Care had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, Atlantic Specialty Care had 8 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does Atlantic Specialty Care have?
Atlantic Specialty Care has 90 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- Heritage House — 5/5 — 0.5 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.