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HomeIowaEmmetsburg Care Center

Emmetsburg Care Center

2405 21st Street, Emmetsburg, IA 505367128524266
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
46
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $25,695

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)

• Has 46 certified beds with an average of 39.6 residents per day (86% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 7 deficiencies (inspected Jul 28, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $25,695 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.32 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 62.5% (high)

• Part of the Legacy Healthcare chain (90 facilities)

Emmetsburg Care Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Emmetsburg, Iowa with 46 certified beds. It has been operating since 1997. The facility scored below average compared to Iowa facilities.

Beds
46
Avg Residents/Day
39.6
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Aug 1, 1997
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
None
County
Palo Alto
Last Inspection
Jul 28, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7
Weighted Score
78.5
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (12)

F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Feb 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Jul 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jul 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0803Potential for Harm

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Survey: Jul 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0805Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Survey: Jul 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jul 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jul 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Sep 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Sep 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0604Potential for Harm

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Survey: Sep 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Sep 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0805Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Survey: Sep 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
Total Fines
$25,695
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineJul 28, 2025
$25,695

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.48 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.33 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.51 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.32 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.08 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
62.5%
RN Turnover
80.0%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (33)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
IOWA PORTFOLIO OPCO HOLDINGS LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Aug 15, 2024
CASCADE CAPITAL HOLDINGS LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AAug 15, 2024
DOROS GENERATION TRUST U/A/D 1/3/125% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AAug 15, 2024
OAKWAY OPERATIONS LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AAug 15, 2024
LEGACY HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AAug 15, 2024
BEASLEY, KARLAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
BEHOUNEK, LINSEYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
BORCHERDING, JENNYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
BURKEN, SHERIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
FRIEDENBERG, LAURAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
HEDBERG, JENNIFEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
HENNAGER, CHRISTINAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
HEYING, LARINAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
HOUSTON, MINDYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
JAEGER, KRYSTLEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
KAMSTRA, LEEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
KNUTSON, MICHELEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
LARSON, MELISSAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
MCCLURE, DOROTHYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
OTTERBECK, PATRICIAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
RAJCHENBACH, CHAIMOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
RUNKSMEIER, DAWNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
SCOTT, KATHLEENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
SEU, JOSHUAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
SHABAT, MENACHEMOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
SHEAR, KILEYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
STAUDT, SANDRAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
THAYER, KAYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
VAN VEGHEL, ELIZABETHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
WIERSCHEM, BOBBIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
WOOD, ROSEMARYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
WRIGHT, AMYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
SHABAT, MENACHEMCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Emmetsburg Care Center?▾
Emmetsburg Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Emmetsburg Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Emmetsburg Care Center had 7 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jul 28, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $25,695 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Emmetsburg Care Center?▾
Emmetsburg Care Center provides 3.32 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours, 0.33 LPN hours, and 2.48 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 62.5%.
How many beds does Emmetsburg Care Center have?▾
Emmetsburg Care Center has 46 certified beds with an average of 39.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 86% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Emmetsburg Care Center?▾
Yes, there are 2 other nursing homes in Emmetsburg, Iowa with an average rating of 2.7/5. You can compare all facilities on the Emmetsburg nursing homes page.

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