Nursing homes in Atlantic, IA
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Atlantic, part of the Cass area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.5★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Atlantic, Iowa, and the surrounding Cass County region have access to two nursing homes serving the 50022 ZIP code area. According to current CMS Care Compare data, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars. Among the local options, Heritage House, operated by WESLEYLIFE, holds the highest designation with a 4-star quality rating based on federal performance metrics for staffing, inspections, and health outcomes.
Rating distribution
avg 3.5★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Atlantic
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- CARE INITIATIVES1 home
- WESLEYLIFE1 home
What to look for in Atlantic
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 2 of 2 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Heritage House at 4★.
- 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Atlantic
| Heritage House WESLEYLIFE · Medium · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Atlantic Specialty Care CARE INITIATIVES · Medium · For Profit | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.