Palo Alto County Hospital
3201 First Street, Emmetsburg, IA 50536 · CCN 16E668
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★★ 5
- Health inspection
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Quality measures
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Staffing
- ★★★★★ 5
Facility
- Ownership type
- Government - County
- Certified beds
- 22
- Avg residents/day
- 21.6
- Phone
- 7128525520
Inspection history vs Iowa & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Iowa avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-07-17 | 1 | 6.2 | 9.5 | -5.2 better |
| 2 | 2024-08-29 | 0 | 7.0 | 9.8 | -7.0 better |
| 3 | 2023-12-07 | 0 | 7.9 | 9.3 | -7.9 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Administration | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.48 | 22.2% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 1.53 | 16.7% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.48 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (1)
- FF0851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.2025-07-17 · Health · corrected 2025-08-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
No ownership records.
Other facilities in Emmetsburg
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| Emmetsburg Care Center | ★★☆☆☆ | 46 |
| Lakeside Lutheran Home | ★☆☆☆☆ | 55 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.