Emmetsburg, IA 50536
CMS Certification Number (CCN): 16E668 · 22 beds
Palo Alto County Hospital is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Emmetsburg, IA (CMS Certification Number 16E668). CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 4/5, staffing 4/5, quality measures 4/5). Federal inspection records list 1 health deficiencies. The most recent survey date on record is July 17, 2025. This page summarizes public CMS inspection, staffing, penalty, and ownership data so families can research a nursing home before choosing care. It is not medical advice or a recommendation.
| Overall CMS rating | ★★★★☆ 4/5 |
| Health inspection | ★★★★☆ 4/5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★☆ 4/5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★☆ 4/5 |
| Total health deficiencies | 1 |
| Most recent inspection / survey date | July 17, 2025 |
| Serious deficiency flags | 0 |
| Harm citations | 0 |
| Immediate jeopardy citations | 0 |
| Total federal fines | $0 |
| Fine count | 0 |
| Staffing star rating | ★★★★☆ 4/5 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.36 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident day | 3.07 |
| Days with zero RN hours | 0.0% |
Ownership type: Government - County