Total staff
99
Employees
86
Contractors
13
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 · Atlantic, IA
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 · Atlantic, IA
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 148th out of 241 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 148th out of 241 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 #148 / 241Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 148th out of 241 homes in Iowa. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Iowa average, with a ranking across 241 Iowa SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Iowa avg
-8%
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Weekend Total Nursing
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 |
Types of Care at Atlantic Specialty Care
Nursing Home
Capacity and availability
This home usually has availability
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
79%
Rank #130 / 401Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 130th out of 401 homes in Iowa. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 401. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
262 days
Occupancy rate
79%
Rank #130 / 401Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 130th out of 401 homes in Iowa. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 401. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
262 days
Walk Score: 9 / 100 Rank #470 / 528Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 470th out of 528 homes in Iowa. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Iowa SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Rehabilitation Services
Short-Term Rehab
ActivitiesThe facility provides daily programming, social and educational activities to promote physical health and mental stimulation.
Specific ProgramsOur Care, Skilled Nursing Care, View Our Care Options, Our People, Leadership & Board, News and Events
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Staff to resident ratio
1.60:1
22% worse than Iowa average
Avg staff/day
30
Average shift
7.8 hours
5% better than Iowa average
Total staff hours (quarter)
21,656
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
RN Staff
7
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.7 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.7 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
6
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
39
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
4.7%
1,015 contractor hours this quarter
Qualified Social Worker: 4
Speech Language Pathologist: 2
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2
Physical Therapy Assistant: 2
Physical Therapy Aide: 2
Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 39 | 0 | 39 | 10,887 | 92 | 100% | 8 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 15 | 0 | 15 | 2,602 | 92 | 100% | 9.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,131 | 91 | 99% | 9.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,071 | 92 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Administrator | 4 | 0 | 4 | 635 | 61 | 66% | 7.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 534 | 59 | 64% | 7.1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 504 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 437 | 59 | 64% | 7.4 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 422 | 59 | 64% | 7.1 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 404 | 60 | 65% | 6.7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 300 | 50 | 54% | 6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 256 | 63 | 68% | 4.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 134 | 36 | 39% | 3.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 6 | 0 | 6 | 118 | 26 | 28% | 3.6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 4 | 4 | 108 | 39 | 42% | 2.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 69 | 25 | 27% | 2.7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 45 | 3 | 3% | 15 |
39 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
15 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days
100%
7 Registered Nurse
% of Days
99%
6 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
4 Administrator
% of Days
66%
4 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
64%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
67%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
64%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
64%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
65%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
54%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
68%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
39%
6 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
28%
4 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
42%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
27%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
3%
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
8.2
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
8.2
20% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 10.2
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
22.1
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
22.1
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 21.6
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
13.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
13.9%
26% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 18.8%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
24.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
24.4%
24% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.7%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
27.9%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
27.9%
6% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 26.2%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.9%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.9%
75% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
1.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
1.6%
63% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 4.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.5%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.5%
82% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 2.5%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
0.0%
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 5.0%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.6%
60% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.9%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
10.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
10.2%
46% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.0%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.6%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.6%
5% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 94.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
94.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
94.9%
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 95.3%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
90.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
90.6%
7% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 85.1%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
4.9%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
4.9%
166% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 1.8%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
79.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
79.1%
8% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 73.3%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
62
Medicare
2
3.2% of residents
Medicaid
45
72.6% of residents
Private pay or other
15
24.2% of residents
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Atlantic Specialty Care based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
79.0%
↑ 7.4pp vs 2022
Net Income
$349.6K
↑ ~$1.0M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$3.8M
↑ ~$90.9K vs 2022
Profit Margin
2.8%
↑ 11.1pp vs 2022
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 #42 / 242Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 42nd out of 242 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 %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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 #123 / 242Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 123rd out of 242 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$3.8M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #123 / 242Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 123rd out of 242 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$7.7M
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
Who this home usually serves
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Frequently Asked Questions about Atlantic Specialty Care
Is Atlantic Specialty Care in a walkable area?
Atlantic Specialty Care has a walk score of 9. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the occupancy rate at Atlantic Specialty Care?
Atlantic Specialty Care's occupancy is 79.0%.
Are there photos of Atlantic Specialty Care?
Yes — there are 2 photos of Atlantic Specialty Care in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Atlantic Specialty Care?
Atlantic Specialty Care is located at 1300 E 19th St, Atlantic, IA 50022.
What is the phone number of Atlantic Specialty Care?
(712) 243-3952 will put you in contact with the team at Atlantic Specialty Care.
Is Atlantic Specialty Care Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Atlantic Specialty Care is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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