Palo Alto County Hospital
3201 First Street · Emmetsburg, IA · 50536 · 7128525520
22 certified beds Government - County Hospital-based
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.16 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.26 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.46 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 28% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (1 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · F July 17, 2025
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected August 7, 2025 · Administration
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 16E668 · certified since February 5, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.