Palo Alto County Hospital
Nursing Home · Emmetsburg, IA
Contact & location
3201 First StreetEmmetsburg, IA 50536
Palo Alto County
- Phone
- (712) 852-5520
- ZIP code
- 50536 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 22
- Residents per day
- 21.8 (99% occupied)
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Legal name
- Legal Business Name Not Available
- Medicare certified since
- February 5, 1986
- Participates in
- Medicaid
- 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
- 3.07 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.36 (state 0.74 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.13 (state 0.56 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.57 (state 2.51 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.30 (state 3.37 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 17.6 (state 44.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 14.3 (state 42.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- July 17, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 1.0 (state 6.5 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 1 health · 6 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-17 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. F0851 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-07 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership Data Not Available |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Palo Alto County Hospital?
Palo Alto County Hospital has a 4-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 Palo Alto County Hospital have?
It has 22 certified beds and cares for about 22 residents per day.
Has Palo Alto County Hospital been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Palo Alto County Hospital?
(712) 852-5520. The facility is located at 3201 First Street, Emmetsburg, IA 50536.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.