Atlantic, IA

Heritage House

4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 4 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1200 Brookridge Circle, Atlantic, IA

(712) 243-1850

Compare this facility

Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

61

Certified beds

Average residents

57

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Wesleylife

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2005-10-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.47

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.84

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.80

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.69

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

36%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

40%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.3	1.5 0.2 pts better	1.9 0.6 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.2	2.1 0.1 pts worse	1.8 0.4 pts worse	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	90.6%	94.0% 3.4 pts worse	93.4% 2.8 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	100.0%	95.2% 4.8 pts better	95.5% 4.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	2.6%	3.7% 1.1 pts better	3.3% 0.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	6.4%	4.0% 2.4 pts worse	11.4% 5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	3.1%	4.9% 1.8 pts better	5.4% 2.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	16.1%	20.6% 4.5 pts better	19.6% 3.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	18.2%	19.8% 1.6 pts better	16.7% 1.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0.0%	0.2% 0.2 pts better	0.1% 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	18.8%	18.5% 0.3 pts worse	16.3% 2.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	17.5%	18.3% 0.8 pts better	14.9% 2.6 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.0%	1.7% 1.7 pts better	1.0% 1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	3.2%	2.5% 0.7 pts worse	1.7% 1.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	29.6%	26.0% 3.6 pts worse	19.8% 9.8 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	3.8%	4.3% 0.5 pts better	5.1% 1.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	69.6%	84.3% 14.7 pts worse	81.7% 12.1 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	9.3%	13.1% 3.8 pts better	12.0% 2.7 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	2.9%	1.9% 1 pts worse	1.6% 1.3 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	57.1%	73.3% 16.2 pts worse	79.7% 22.6 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	0.0%	21.3% 21.3 pts better	23.9% 23.9 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-09-11 · Fire 2025-09-11

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (3 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-10-10 · Fire 2024-10-10

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-08-10 · Fire 2023-08-10

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (3 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Miscellaneous (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-11

K354 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

Corrected 2025-09-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-11

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-09-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-11

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-09-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-11

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2025-09-11

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-10

K354 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

Corrected 2024-11-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-10

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-11-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-10

K341 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2024-11-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-10

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2024-11-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-10

K354 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

Corrected 2023-08-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-10

K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2023-08-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-10

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-08-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-10

K281 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Corrected 2023-08-24

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-11

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2025-10-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-11

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-10-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-11

F805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Corrected 2025-10-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-11

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-10-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-10

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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 2023-09-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-10

F800 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

Corrected 2023-09-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-10

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-09-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-10

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2023-09-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-10

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2023-09-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-10

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-09-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-10

F801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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 2023-09-10

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Wesleylife

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 10 facilities 2010-09-21

Albertson, Kermit