Heritage House
Atlantic, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165561) · 61 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (712) 243-1850 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Heritage House holds a CMS overall star rating of 5, above the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 4 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Heritage House reports total nurse staffing of about 3.96 hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.3%.
Heritage House has no federal fines on record and zero payment denials according to CMS data. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility designation listed for this facility.
About this facility
Heritage House is a non-profit, Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Atlantic, Cass County, Iowa, certified since October 2005. The facility maintains 61 certified beds with an average daily census of 58.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Heritage House holds an overall star rating of 5, above the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 out of 5, quality measure (QM) rating of 3 out of 5, and staffing rating of 5 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.96 hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.3%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports zero fines (no federal fines on record) and zero payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility status listed for Heritage House in this data.
Heritage House is part of the Wesleylife chain, which operates 10 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.8 across the chain. There has been no ownership change in the last 12 months reported for this facility, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on data drawn from CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly with the facility and consult the Care Compare website for the most up-to-date inspection and rating information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Heritage House has an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Heritage House is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.96 hours per resident per day, with 0.67 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing turnover is reported at 33.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines and zero payment denials for Heritage House.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is listed for Heritage House in the available data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Heritage House has 61 certified beds and an average daily census of 58.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Heritage House is a non-profit corporation and is part of the Wesleylife chain, which operates 10 facilities with an average rating of 3.8.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Heritage House has been certified since October 2005.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) performance; Heritage House scores 5, 4, 5, and 3 respectively on these measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 7122431850 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; contact the facility at 7122431850 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165561?state=IA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.