Atlantic Specialty Care in Atlantic, IA

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Atlantic Specialty Care is a medicare and medicaid certified nursing home in Atlantic, Iowa. It is located in Cass county at 1300 East 19th Street, Atlantic, Iowa 50022. You can reach out to the office of Atlantic Specialty Care via phone at (712) 243-3952. This skilled nursing facility has 90 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 84.33%. Its legal business name is Care Initiatives and has the following ownership type - Non Profit - Corporation. It is part of Care Initiatives, a chain of 43 nursing homes.

Atlantic Specialty Care (Medicare CCN 165288) is certified by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and participates in both medicare and medicaid program. This means if you are part of medicare or medicaid program, you may consider this nursing facility for your medical needs. It was first certified by CMS in 1996 (30 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in April, 2026.

Contact Information

Atlantic Specialty Care
1300 East 19th Street, Atlantic, Iowa 50022
(712) 243-3952

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Nursing Home Profile

NameAtlantic Specialty Care
Location1300 East 19th Street, Atlantic, Iowa
Certified ByMedicare and Medicaid
No. of Certified Beds90
Occupancy Rate84.33%
Medicare ID (CCN)165288
Legal Business NameCare Initiatives
Ownership TypeNon Profit - Corporation
ChainCare Initiatives (43 nursing homes)
Chain Average Overall Rating2.9 out of 5

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

Nursing homes may have several NPI numbers. NPIs marked Confirmed are listed with Atlantic Specialty Care in Medicare enrollment records; Possible ones were matched in NPPES by name, address or phone number, so please use them accordingly.

NPI Number1205829595
MatchConfirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records
Organization NameCare Initiatives
Doing Business AsAtlantic Specialty Care
Address1300 E 19th St, Atlantic, IA 50022
Phone Number712-243-3952

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for Atlantic Specialty Care are calculated from three sources - health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data. This information gives you an indication of the care Atlantic Specialty Care give to their patients.
Ratings from Surveys (Inspections):
Ratings from Quality Measures:
Ratings from Staffing Data:
Overall Rating:

Staffing and Staff Turnover:

Staffing hours per resident per day and staff turnover of Atlantic Specialty Care, from the payroll data it reports to CMS, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Staffing MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day2.963.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.490.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day0.30.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.172.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend2.593.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.50.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day0.020.07
Total nursing staff turnover28.3%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover33.3%42.9%
Number of administrators who have left the nursing home10.5

Complaints, Fines and Penalties:

Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon)No
Number of Fines0
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars$0
Number of Payment Denials0
Total Number of Penalties0

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in April, 2026, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited Atlantic Specialty Care for 6 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). The 30 most recent of its 42 citations since 2023 are listed below.

DateDeficiencyHarm LevelStatus
Apr 9, 2026Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
F0628, Resident Rights, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 29, 2026
Apr 9, 2026Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 29, 2026
Apr 9, 2026Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 29, 2026
Apr 9, 2026Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 29, 2026
Apr 9, 2026Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 29, 2026
Apr 9, 2026Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883, Infection Control, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 29, 2026
Mar 27, 2025Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Apr 18, 2025
Mar 27, 2025Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Apr 18, 2025
Mar 27, 2025Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 18, 2025
Mar 27, 2025Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 18, 2025
Mar 27, 2025Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 18, 2025
Mar 27, 2025Ensure 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.
F0803, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 18, 2025
Mar 27, 2025Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 18, 2025
Mar 27, 2025Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 18, 2025
Oct 24, 2024Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 1, 2024
Oct 24, 2024Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 1, 2024
Oct 24, 2024Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725, Nursing and Physician Services, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 1, 2024
Aug 13, 2024Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Aug 28, 2024
Aug 13, 2024Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Aug 27, 2024
Jun 6, 2024Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
F0851, Administration, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Jun 27, 2024
Jun 6, 2024Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jun 27, 2024
Jun 6, 2024Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725, Nursing and Physician Services, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jun 27, 2024
Jun 6, 2024Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jun 27, 2024
Jun 6, 2024Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jun 27, 2024
Jun 6, 2024Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550, Resident Rights, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jun 27, 2024
Jun 6, 2024Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jun 27, 2024
Jun 6, 2024Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jun 27, 2024
Jun 6, 2024Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jun 27, 2024
Jun 6, 2024Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jun 27, 2024
Jun 6, 2024Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jun 27, 2024

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of Atlantic Specialty Care, from the regular health assessments of its residents, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Quality MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased14.4413.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight3.315.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.760.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection0.431.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms3.7612.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained00.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury3.033.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine93.0793.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine85.282.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication8.911.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened14.814.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication31.4919.52
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine94.9295.46
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine79.0779.75
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers1.844.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence29.4619.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication13.7715.38

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