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Heritage House
1200 Brookridge Circle, Atlantic, IA 50022
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Heritage House, in Atlantic, Iowa, is certified for 61 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Wesleylife chain.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Iowa median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 0, 7 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 18.0 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 27.5.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Iowa median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 33.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Cass Co. median | Iowa median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 11 | 42 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 18.0 | 46.7 | 27.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 33.3% | 33.3% | 41.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 in the county, 387 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Iowa average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 11 Sep 2025, 10 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: D ×6 E ×5
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2025 |
| 11 Sep 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2025 |
| 11 Sep 2025 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2025 |
| 11 Sep 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2025 |
| 10 Aug 2023 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 Sep 2023 |
| 10 Aug 2023 | F0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | E | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2023 |
| 10 Aug 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2023 |
| 10 Aug 2023 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2023 |
| 10 Aug 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2023 |
| 10 Aug 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2023 |
| 10 Aug 2023 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | D | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Iowa average. Turnover: nursing staff 33.3%, RNs 40.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Iowa median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 13.6% | 16.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.6% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.5% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.7% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 7.2% | 15.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.8% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 16.2% | 18.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Wesley Retirement Services Inc. Chain: Wesleylife (10 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wesleylife | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 09/21/2010 |
| Wesley Retirement Services Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/08/1992 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Cass County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
All 3 facilities in Cass County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Heritage House been cited for?
11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Iowa median is 16 per facility.
Has Heritage House been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Heritage House compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day against a Iowa median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Heritage House?
It is part of the Wesleylife chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Wesleylife and Wesley Retirement Services Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Heritage House last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 Sep 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 11 Sep 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.