Nursing homes in Emmetsburg, IA
3 Medicare-certified facilities in Emmetsburg. Palo Alto County overall has 5 certified facilities (county average rating 3.2/5).
In Emmetsburg
How to read this table: "Overall" is the CMS star rating, which combines inspections, staffing, and self-reported quality measures; "Inspection" is the on-site health inspection rating — the most independent signal, and the one CMS grades on a curve against other facilities in the same state. Flags are federal abuse citations and Special Focus status.
| Facility | Location | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Flags | Fines (3y) | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmetsburg Care Center | Emmetsburg | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | 3/5 | $25,695 | 46 | |
| Lakeside Lutheran Home | Emmetsburg | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | 5/5 | — | 55 | |
| Palo Alto County Hospital | Emmetsburg | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | 4/5 | — | 22 |
Nearby alternatives (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruthven Community Care Center | 10.6 mi | Ruthven, IA | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| West Bend Health and Rehabilitation | 15.5 mi | West Bend, IA | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Laurens Care Center | 19.7 mi | Laurens, IA | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 |
Distances are straight-line from the Emmetsburg area, based on CMS-published coordinates — driving distance will be longer. Inspection quality varies a lot even within one county: check each facility's page for what inspectors actually found.