Palo Alto County Hospital
3201 First Street, Emmetsburg, IA 50536
Data source: CMS Provider Data (Provider Information, Survey Summary).
Last updated: 2026-01-15T19:25:30.654Z
Information is provided for general reference and is not medical or legal advice.
At a glance
Key CMS signals that families often review before choosing a nursing home.
Ratings
Overall
★★★★☆4
Health inspections
★★★★☆4
Staffing
★★★★☆4
Quality measures
★★★★☆4
What to notice
Latest health survey
2025-07-17
Total health deficiencies (latest survey)
1
Infection control deficiencies (latest survey)
0
Total nursing hours (per resident day)
3.39081
Certified beds
22
Avg residents per day
21.8
Total fines (USD)
$0.00
Ownership change (12 mo): N
Government - County
Contact and details
Guides for families
CMS ratings
| Overall | 4 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | 4 / 5 |
| Staffing | 4 / 5 |
| Quality measures | 4 / 5 |
| Long-stay quality measures | 4 / 5 |
Staffing (hours per resident day)
| Total nursing | 3.39081 |
|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) | 1.56902 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) | 0.16071 |
| Nurse aide | 1.66108 |
Penalties and fines
| Total penalties | 0 |
|---|---|
| Number of fines | 0 |
| Total fine amount (USD) | 0.00 |
Inspection history
| Processing date | 2025-12-01 |
|---|---|
| Inspection cycle | 1 |
| Health survey date | 2025-07-17 |
| Fire safety survey date | 2025-07-17 |
| Total health deficiencies | 1 |
| Total fire safety deficiencies | 2 |
| Infection control deficiencies | 0 |
Most common deficiency categories (latest survey)