Heritage House
1200 Brookridge Circle · Atlantic, IA · 50022 · 7122431850
61 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Wesleylife Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The complete Safety Report — $19
Everything on this page plus the full citation-by-citation history with inspector findings, the complete penalty record, staffing vs benchmarks, side-by-side nearby comparisons, and the printable tour checklist. One PDF, emailed in minutes, yours to keep and share with family.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.11 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.77 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.61 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 36% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (11 in the current record)
-
Potential for harm · E September 11, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected October 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
-
Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected October 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
-
Potential for harm · E September 11, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
-
Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 1, 2025 · Infection Control
-
Potential for harm · D August 10, 2023
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected September 10, 2023 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · D August 10, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 10, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D August 10, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 10, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · E August 10, 2023
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected September 10, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
-
Potential for harm · D August 10, 2023
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.
Corrected September 10, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
-
Potential for harm · E August 10, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 10, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
-
Potential for harm · E August 10, 2023 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected September 10, 2023 · Resident Rights
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
Family & resident reviews — a separate signal, never mixed into the score
No approved reviews yet. If your family has experience with this facility, yours could be the review that helps the next family decide.
Sign in to share your family's experience — reviews are moderated and never affect the Safety Score.
Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165561 · certified since October 1, 2005. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.