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HomeIowaPalo Alto County Hospital

Palo Alto County Hospital

3201 First Street, Emmetsburg, IA 505367128525520
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
22
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 5/5 stars (above average)

• Has 22 certified beds with an average of 21.6 residents per day (98% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 1 deficiencies (inspected Jul 17, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 3.48 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 22.2%

Palo Alto County Hospital is a 5-star Medicaid certified nursing home in Emmetsburg, Iowa with 22 certified beds. It has been operating since 1986. The facility scored above average compared to Iowa facilities.

Beds
22
Avg Residents/Day
21.6
Ownership
Government - County
Provider Type
Medicaid
In Hospital
Yes
First Approved
Feb 5, 1986
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Palo Alto
Last Inspection
Jul 17, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
1
Weighted Score
12.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (1)

F0851Potential for Harm

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Survey: Jul 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

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

Nurse Aide1.81 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.15 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.53 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.48 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.53 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
22.2%
RN Turnover
16.7%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
Government - County
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (1)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
Ownership Data Not AvailableN/AN/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Palo Alto County Hospital?▾
Palo Alto County Hospital has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Palo Alto County Hospital had any health inspection violations?▾
Palo Alto County Hospital had 1 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jul 17, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Palo Alto County Hospital?▾
Palo Alto County Hospital provides 3.48 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.53 RN hours, 0.15 LPN hours, and 1.81 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 22.2%.
How many beds does Palo Alto County Hospital have?▾
Palo Alto County Hospital has 22 certified beds with an average of 21.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 98% occupancy. The facility is Government - County owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Palo Alto County Hospital?▾
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.