About Heritage House
Nursing home overview and details
Heritage House is an nursing home in Atlantic, IA, serving Cass County and the surrounding community. The facility has 61 certified beds with an average daily census of 57.3 residents.
Heritage House has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 2005, bringing 21 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with WESLEYLIFE, which provides administrative support and oversight. It operates as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), offering a continuum of care from independent living to skilled nursing, allowing residents to age in place.
Heritage House has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from CMS, reflecting strong performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Atlantic, IA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Very Good
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Heritage House has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting above-average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels. This rating places the facility among the higher-rated nursing homes in its area.
Health Inspection
Very Good
Quality Measures
Very Good
Staffing
Very Good
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Heritage House provides 4.11 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.77 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 35.9%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 45.5%. Weekend staffing averages 3.61 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Heritage House has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This is an important consideration for families evaluating nursing home safety, as it indicates the facility has maintained compliance with federal quality standards. The facility has no infection control deficiencies on record, which is particularly important for the health and safety of elderly residents.
Doctors at Heritage House
9 affiliated physicians
Dr. Autumn Keiser, MD
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Hunter Pflughaupt
Family Practice
Dr. Adam Verhoef, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Sarah Brines, DO
Family Practice
Dr. Angela Weppler, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Seann Atkinson, DO
Family Practice
Dr. Elisha Hardy
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Jill Pollpeter, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Stacey Bean, PA
Physician Assistant
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Heritage House
What is the CMS rating for Heritage House?
Heritage House has a 4-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Heritage House have?
Heritage House has 61 certified beds with an average daily census of 57.3 residents.
What type of facility is Heritage House?
Heritage House is a non profit - corporation nursing home serving Cass County in Atlantic, IA.
How many doctors practice at Heritage House?
9 physicians are affiliated with Heritage House. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Heritage House have any safety concerns?
Heritage House has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from CMS.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·