CAverage · score 56/100 · #159 of 386 in Iowa
Atlantic Specialty Care
1300 East 19Th Street, Atlantic, IA 50022 · 90 certified beds · Non profit - Corporation
Staffing 3.0 nurse hours per resident-daybottom quarter in Iowa
6 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 24)above median
No fines or payment denials in 3 years
Why Atlantic Specialty Care is graded C
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Iowa nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 90 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Atlantic Specialty Care at a Glance
C
56/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 2.96 h.
6<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 24.
64<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 5.
94<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $0 fines, 0 denials.
75<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
3/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Iowa, medium facilities · CMS record 165288 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address1300 East 19Th Street, Atlantic, IA 50022
Phone7122433952
CountyCass
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Certified beds90
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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- 4 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 24) — above median
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A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.