Nursing homes in Cass County, Iowa
Cass County, Iowa, has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 192 certified beds.
33% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, about the same share as the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 113 health deficiencies over three cycles, 58.9 per 100 beds against 31.7 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $52K across 1 fine.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Cass County | Iowa | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 3 | 387 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 33% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 58.9 | 31.7 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $52K | $7.5M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage House | Atlantic | 61 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 18.0 | — | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Atlantic Specialty Care | Atlantic | 90 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 42 | 46.7 | — | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Caring Acres Nursing and Rehab CenterSFF Candidate | Anita | 41 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 60 | 146.3 | $52K | 4 Jun 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 7 |
| F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | 6 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 5 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 5 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 5 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 2 |
| For profit | 1 |
Chains present: Care Initiatives (1), Wesleylife (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Cass County, Iowa?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 192 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Cass County have the highest CMS ratings?
Heritage House (5 stars), Atlantic Specialty Care (3 stars), Caring Acres Nursing and Rehab Center (1 stars)
How do Cass County nursing homes compare with Iowa?
33% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 58.9 per 100 beds against 31.7 statewide.