Heritage House
1200 Brookridge Circle, Atlantic, IA 50022
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Heritage House Compares
Heritage House is a 61-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Atlantic, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.5%) is above the Iowa average of 3.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 61 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Atlantic, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.2% — better than the Iowa average of 19.5%.
- Falls with major injury: 5.5% — worse than the Iowa average of 3.8% (43% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.8% — worse than the Iowa average of 4.2%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 14.6% — better than the Iowa average of 20.8% (30% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Heritage House
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Heritage House with other nursing homes in Atlantic.
What keeps Heritage House's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Heritage House keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 16.2% here versus 19.5% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Heritage House doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.5% here versus 3.8% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Heritage House maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 61 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Heritage House?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Heritage House's rating advantage in Atlantic?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Atlantic
Atlantic sits in Cass County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.9% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 2,973 (22.9%)
- Median age
- 45.2 years
- Median household income
- $52,005
- Median home value
- $107,200
Demographics for Cass County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Atlantic.
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