Heritage House — Nursing Home in Atlantic, IA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 61 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 53.5 |
| CMS Certification Number | 165561 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 4.32 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 0.75 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
Heritage House had 4 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (September 11, 2025).
Inspection Findings — September 11, 2025
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Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (Level E)Corrected — October 1, 2025
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Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. (Level D)Corrected — October 1, 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 — October 1, 2025
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level D)Corrected — October 1, 2025
Heritage House is a 61-bed nursing home in Atlantic, Iowa. It holds a 5-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident day, above the Iowa average of 3.8. Its most recent inspection, in September 2025, cited 4 deficiencies, none of them severe.
The facility shows strong staffing and an overall high rating, which suggests day-to-day care resources are solid. However, the most recent inspection cited multiple non-severe deficiencies, including a failure to timely report and investigate suspected abuse, so you should ask what specific steps the facility has taken to correct that issue and prevent recurrence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Heritage House Medicare and Medicaid certified?
Heritage House is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is Heritage House's CMS star rating?
Heritage House has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at Heritage House?
Heritage House reports 4.32383 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has Heritage House had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, Heritage House had 4 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does Heritage House have?
Heritage House has 61 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- Atlantic Specialty Care — 2/5 — 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.