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Palo Alto County Hospital
Nursing home Emmetsburg, IA
3201 First Street, Emmetsburg, IA 50536 · (712) 852-5520
Overall rating 4
Health inspections 4
Staffing 4
Quality of resident care 4
Certified beds22
Residents on an average day22
OwnershipGovernment - County
Medicare-certified sinceFeb 5, 1986
Ratings compared with Iowa and the U.S. average
| Measure | This provider | Iowa average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4 | 3.1 | 3.0 |
| Health inspections | 4 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | 4 | 3.7 | 2.9 |
| Quality of resident care | 4 | 3.3 | 3.6 |
Nurse staffing compared with Iowa and the U.S.
| Measure | This provider | Iowa average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.07 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 1.36 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| Nursing staff turnover (lower is better) | 17.6% | 44% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover (lower is better) | 14.3% | 42.1% | 42.9% |
Fines and payment denials (last 3 years)
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Other options nearby
- Ruthven Community Care Center
10.6 mi away4★ - Lakeside Lutheran Home
0.4 mi away3★ - Emmetsburg Care Center
1.3 mi away1★
Ratings describe past performance reported to CMS and can change. Confirm insurance, availability and services directly with the provider, and talk to your doctor or care team. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing homes - Provider Information (released Sep 30, 2026).