Atlantic Specialty Care
1300 East 19th Street · Atlantic, IA · 50022 · 7122433952
90 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Care Initiatives
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.21 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.54 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.86 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 29% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (42 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected April 29, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 29, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 29, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 29, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 29, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected April 29, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
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.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 28, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected June 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected June 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165288 · certified since August 1, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.