Best Nursing Homes in Emmetsburg, IA
Top 5 nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities in Emmetsburg, Iowa, ranked by Dorthea Index score.
5 total providers are rated in Emmetsburg, IA.
Scores are based on verified CMS data — no provider pays for its ranking.
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1. Hospice Of Palo Alto County — 91/100 (Exceptional (90–100))
3201 First Street, Emmetsburg, IA 50536
Hospice Of Palo Alto County is among the top-rated providers in Emmetsburg, scoring in the 90th percentile nationally.
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2. Palo Alto County Hospital — 71/100 (Average (65–79))
3201 First Street, Emmetsburg, IA 50536
Palo Alto County Hospital scores in the Average range nationally, with 1 citation in the last 36 months.
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3. Palo Alto Community Health — 57/100 (Below Average (50–64))
3201 First Street, Emmetsburg, IA 50536
Palo Alto Community Health scores below the national average for nursing home quality.
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4. Emmetsburg Care Center — 53/100 (Below Average (50–64))
2405 21st Street, Emmetsburg, IA 50536
Emmetsburg Care Center scores below the national average for nursing home quality.
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5. Lakeside Lutheran Home — 40/100 (Concerning (below 50))
301 North Lawler Street, Emmetsburg, IA 50536
Lakeside Lutheran Home scores below the national average for nursing home quality.
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Data source: CMS Nursing Home Care database. Scored by Dorthea Index using five independently verified components:
30-day readmission rate (25%), staffing consistency (25%), 5-star rating trend (20%),
inspection record (20%), and long-stay quality measures (10%).
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