Palo Alto County Hospital — Nursing Home in Emmetsburg, IA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 22 |
|---|---|
| Average Residents/Day | 21.8 |
| CMS Certification Number | 16E668 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.39 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 1.57 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
Palo Alto County Hospital had 1 health inspection deficiency on its most recent inspection (July 17, 2025).
Inspection Findings — July 17, 2025
-
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. (Level F)Corrected — August 7, 2025
Palo Alto County Hospital is a 22-bed nursing home in Emmetsburg, Iowa. It holds a 4-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident day, below the Iowa average of 3.8. Its most recent inspection, in July 2025, cited 1 deficiency, none of them severe.
The facility carries a relatively strong overall quality rating, suggesting generally good performance on inspections and quality measures. Staffing hours are below the state average, so ask how they manage day-to-day care and ensure enough direct nursing support during busy times.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Palo Alto County Hospital Medicare and Medicaid certified?
Palo Alto County Hospital is not Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is Palo Alto County Hospital's CMS star rating?
Palo Alto County Hospital has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at Palo Alto County Hospital?
Palo Alto County Hospital reports 3.39081 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has Palo Alto County Hospital had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, Palo Alto County Hospital had 1 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does Palo Alto County Hospital have?
Palo Alto County Hospital has 22 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- Lakeside Lutheran Home — 2/5 — 0.4 mi
- Emmetsburg Care Center — 2/5 — 1.3 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.