Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Atlantic, Iowa
1 of 2 nursing homes in Atlantic (50%) meet our strict criteria. The Iowa statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 1 caution · 0 avoid · data
City Average
3.5
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
151
across 2 facilities
High Risk Facilities
0
0 Grade F
$0 in combined fines
Zero Fines
2
/2
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Atlantic, Iowa, is adequate with 2 facilities, of which 1 is recommended for care. Families should consider Heritage House, the top-rated facility with an impressive 5-star rating, as it offers quality services without any fines.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 Heritage House (90) — Heritage House shines with a perfect CMS 5★ rating and an impressive Trust Score of 90/100. With an A grade and no federal fines, this non-profit facility emphasizes community-focused care, ensuring residents receive high-quality support in a welcoming environment.
The other 1 Atlantic facility didn't qualify — 0 carry Grade D or F ratings.
Recommended
Heritage House shines with a perfect CMS 5★ rating and an impressive Trust Score of 90/100. With an A grade and no federal fines, this non-profit facility emphasizes community-focused care, ensuring residents receive high-quality support in a welcoming environment.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Emergency Fallback
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Atlantic Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 3.5 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
What Disqualified the Other 1?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Atlantic Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Atlantic's city average is 3.5 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
0 of 2 Atlantic facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Atlantic avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Atlantic facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Atlantic, IA are recommended?
1 of 2 nursing homes in Atlantic (50%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Atlantic "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Atlantic?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.