Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Atlantic Specialty Care
Nursing Home in Atlantic
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Atlantic Specialty Care
Nursing Home in Atlantic
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Atlantic Specialty Care accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Atlantic Specialty Care is a nursing home in Atlantic, IA, offering long-term care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. Promoting a compassionate and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults are well-cared for throughout their stay. With 24-hour care, nutritious meals, and laundry services, residents receive the utmost attention and care to live comfortably in retirement. Individualized care plans tailored to residents’ unique needs and preferences to help them recover and return to their routines with ease.
Baking, painting, and volunteering activities provide residents with more opportunities to learn and gain meaningful experiences. Lively gathering areas and spacious rooms also ensure residents can rest and freely interact with their surroundings. Residents also experience a stress-free retirement, as it is conveniently located in the quiet residential area of Atlantic. Providing exceptional standards of care and a clean setting, this nursing home is an ideal choice for senior living in Iowa.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 141st out of 224 homes in Iowa.
Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 141st out of 224 homes in Iowa.Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 57m per day
Rank #141 / 224Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 141st out of 224 homes in Iowa.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Iowa average, with a ranking across 224 Iowa SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
vs Iowa avg
-8%
| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 2h 51m per day |
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
90
This home usually has availability
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
79%
Rank #115 / 231Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 115th out of 231 homes in Iowa.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its statewide rank out of 231. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Residents per day (avg)
62
Occupancy rate
79%
Rank #115 / 231Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 115th out of 231 homes in Iowa.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its statewide rank out of 231. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Residents per day (avg)
62
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
41% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
37% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
3 - 4 months
Medicaid
21% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
3 years
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$12.4M
Surplus of revenue
$349.6K
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$12.4M Rank #36 / 226Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 36th out of 226 homes in Iowa.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Iowa SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.
Surplus of revenue
$349.6K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #106 / 226Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 106th out of 226 homes in Iowa.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Iowa average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
$3.1M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #106 / 226Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 106th out of 226 homes in Iowa.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Iowa average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$8.3M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$11.4M
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Single-story
On-site Medical Care and Health Services
Rehabilitative Support
Types of Care at Atlantic Specialty Care
Nursing Home
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Atlantic Specialty Care is located in Atlantic, Iowa.
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2.4 miles from city center
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Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Compare Nursing Homes around Atlantic The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
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