Heritage House
Nursing Home · Atlantic, IA
CMS certification number165561
Contact & location
1200 Brookridge CircleAtlantic, IA 50022
Cass County
- Phone
- (712) 243-1850
- ZIP code
- 50022 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 61
- Residents per day
- 58.5 (96% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Wesley Retirement Services INC
- Chain
- Wesleylife (10 facilities, avg 3.8★)
- Medicare certified since
- October 1, 2005
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Continuing care
- Part of a continuing care retirement community
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.96 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.67 (state 0.74 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.70 (state 0.56 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.60 (state 2.51 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.54 (state 3.37 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 33.3 (state 44.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 40.0 (state 42.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- September 11, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 4.0 (state 6.5 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 11 health · 12 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-11 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-09-11 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-09-11 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. F0805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-09-11 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2023-08-10 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-10 |
| 2023-08-10 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. F0800 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-10 |
| 2023-08-10 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-10 |
| 2023-08-10 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-10 |
| 2023-08-10 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-10 |
| 2023-08-10 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-10 |
| 2023-08-10 | 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. F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-10 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Wesleylife (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Albertson, Kermit (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hoeksema, Nicole (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kretzinger, Robert (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lagree, Roger (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rasmussen, Chad (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ruch, Robert (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stout, David (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Taylor, Christina (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Watson, Susan (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wesley Retirement Services INC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Simpson, Janet (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Heritage House?
Heritage House has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Iowa.
How many beds does Heritage House have?
It has 61 certified beds and cares for about 59 residents per day.
Has Heritage House been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Heritage House?
It is part of Wesleylife and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Heritage House?
(712) 243-1850. The facility is located at 1200 Brookridge Circle, Atlantic, IA 50022.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.