Nursing homes in Emmetsburg, IA
Compare 3 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Emmetsburg, part of the Palo Alto area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.7★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Emmetsburg residents and their families can choose from three nursing home facilities located within the 50536 ZIP code of Palo Alto County. Based on current CMS Care Compare data, these local centers hold an average overall rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars. Currently, the highest-rated facility in the region is Palo Alto County Hospital, which maintains a 4-star designation according to the federal government's 5-star quality rating system.
Rating distribution
avg 2.7★ · 3 homesProvider mix in Emmetsburg
3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- LEGACY HEALTHCARE1 home
- LAKESIDE LUTHERAN HOME1 home
- Legal Business Name Not Available1 home
What to look for in Emmetsburg
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 2 of 3 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Palo Alto County Hospital at 4★.
- 2 of 3 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Emmetsburg
| Palo Alto County Hospital Legal Business Name Not Available · Small · Government | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| Emmetsburg Care Center LEGACY HEALTHCARE · Small · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Lakeside Lutheran Home LAKESIDE LUTHERAN HOME · Medium · Not for Profit | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
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