Palo Alto County Hospital
3201 First Street, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536
Ownership type: Government - County.
At a glance
- CMS overall
- 4
- of 5
- Health inspection
- 4
- of 5
- Staffing
- 4
- of 5
- Quality measures
- 3
- of 5
- Certified beds
- 22
- CMS-reported
CMS rating profile
The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.
Rating profile
How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Comparative context
This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Inspections and citations
Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.
Citation profile
How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Methodology
Federal records
Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.
No federal penalty records are included in this data for this facility.
Staffing and care
Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.
Selected care measures
How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.
Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.
Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Ownership
Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.
| Owner / organization | Role |
|---|---|
| — | Ownership Data Not Available |
Nearby facilities
Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Palo Alto County.
Verify the current location and license with official sources.
| Facility | Location | Overall | Health | Staffing | CMS abuse icon | Federal penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center CCN 165006 | Des Moines, IA | 4 | 4 | 4 | Not shown | $44,814 |
| Harmony Cedar Rapids CCN 165017 | Cedar Rapids, IA | 1 | 1 | 2 | Not shown | $61,400 |
| Chautauqua Guest Home #2 CCN 165019 | Charles City, IA | 5 | 4 | 5 | Not shown | $0 |
| Oaknoll Retirement Residence CCN 165030 | Iowa City, IA | 5 | 5 | 5 | Not shown | $0 |
| Harmony Davenport CCN 165033 | Davenport, IA | 2 | 2 | 3 | Not shown | $30,186 |
| Harmony Waterloo CCN 165034 | Waterloo, IA | 1 | 1 | 3 | Shown | $146,830 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Palo Alto County Hospital's CMS rating?
Palo Alto County Hospital has a 4-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing, and 3 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.
Where is Palo Alto County Hospital located?
Palo Alto County Hospital is located at 3201 First Street, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536 in Palo Alto County, and CMS lists 22 certified beds.
Does Palo Alto County Hospital have federal penalties or payment denials on record?
The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for Palo Alto County Hospital over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.
How does Palo Alto County Hospital's rating compare to nearby facilities?
Palo Alto County Hospital's CMS overall rating is 4 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3 across 5 facilities in Palo Alto County, and 3.13 across Iowa. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.
How can I verify Palo Alto County Hospital's current information?
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Palo Alto County Hospital's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.
Technical appendix
Record identifiers
- CMS provider number (CCN)
- 16E668
- Ownership type
- Government - County
- Certified beds
- 22
- Data snapshot
- 2026-07-17
All 1 citation records
| Date | CMS tag | Severity | Type | CMS deficiency status | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2025 | 0851 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Aug 7, 2025 |
How to verify this data
- The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
- Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
- Any recent complaint investigations
- Current ownership and license status
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Ratings and records are CMS-reported summaries of past data, not a judgment about current conditions. See methodology.