Atlantic Specialty Care
Nursing Home Facility
1300 East 19th Street, Atlantic, IA 50022
Atlantic Specialty Care is a senior care community located in Atlantic, IA. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Atlantic area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (712) 243-3952.
Operated by Care Initiatives, which runs 43 communities in our directory.
With 90 beds, Atlantic Specialty Care is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Atlantic average about 54 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 84% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Atlantic average about 4.0 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in April 2026 and recorded 6 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.0 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.5 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Atlantic average about 3.5 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 28%.
The community is located in Cass County, IA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 42 problems at Atlantic Specialty Care. None of them caused harm to a resident. 16 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Atlantic Specialty Care offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 90
- Occupancy 84%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.0
- Annual staff turnover 28%
- Last health inspection April 2026
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