Palo Alto County Hospital
Palo Alto County Hospital is a government - county nursing facility in Emmetsburg, Iowa. Its CMS overall rating is ★★★★☆ (4 of 5).
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Address | 3201 First Street |
| City | Emmetsburg, IA 50536 |
| County | Palo Alto |
| Phone | 7128525520 |
| Ownership | Government - County |
| Provider type | Medicaid |
| Certified beds | 22 |
| Average residents/day | 21.8 |
| First approved (Medicare/Medicaid) | 1986-02-05 |
CMS star ratings
| Rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | ★★★★☆ (4 of 5) |
| Health inspection rating | ★★★★☆ (4 of 5) |
| Quality measure (QM) rating | ★★★★☆ (4 of 5) |
| Staffing rating | ★★★★☆ (4 of 5) |
CMS rates health inspections, staffing and quality measures separately and combines them into the overall rating. Read the components together: a facility with strong inspections but weak staffing is a different risk than one with the reverse.
Staffing and turnover
| Nurse aide hours | 1.57 h/resident/day |
| LPN hours | 0.13 h/resident/day |
| RN hours | 1.36 h/resident/day |
| Total nurse hours | 3.07 h/resident/day |
| Weekend nurse hours | 2.30 h/resident/day |
| Total nursing turnover | 17.6% |
| RN turnover | 14.3% |
Higher nurse hours per resident per day generally mean more hands-on care; low turnover suggests a more stable workforce. Weekend hours and RN hours matter most for clinical coverage.
Flags and notes
- Located inside a hospital
Location and contact
Palo Alto County Hospital is at 3201 First Street, Emmetsburg, IA 50536 in Palo Alto. Call 7128525520 for admissions and visits.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the CMS rating of Palo Alto County Hospital?
Palo Alto County Hospital has an overall CMS rating of ★★★★☆ (4 of 5), with a health inspection rating of ★★★★☆ (4 of 5) and a staffing rating of ★★★★☆ (4 of 5).
How many beds does Palo Alto County Hospital have?
It is certified for 22 beds and averages 21.8 residents per day.
Who owns Palo Alto County Hospital?
It is a government - county facility.