Nursing homes in Emmetsburg, IA
Emmetsburg, IA has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes. None has a 5-star overall rating, and 1 has been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto County Hospital3201 First Street · Government - County | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 22 | None |
| Lakeside Lutheran Home301 North Lawler Street · Non profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | 55 | None |
| Emmetsburg Care Center2405 21st Street · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 46 | 1 ($25,695) |
How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in Iowa, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings
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Recent inspection problems in Emmetsburg
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.May 11, 2026 · Emmetsburg Care Center · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.May 11, 2026 · Emmetsburg Care Center · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.May 11, 2026 · Emmetsburg Care Center · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.May 11, 2026 · Emmetsburg Care Center · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.May 11, 2026 · Emmetsburg Care Center · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.May 11, 2026 · Emmetsburg Care Center · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.May 11, 2026 · Emmetsburg Care Center · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.May 11, 2026 · Emmetsburg Care Center · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.February 26, 2026 · Lakeside Lutheran Home · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.February 26, 2026 · Lakeside Lutheran Home · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
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Questions about nursing homes in Emmetsburg
Which nursing home in Emmetsburg has the highest Medicare rating?
Palo Alto County Hospital has the highest overall rating in Emmetsburg: 4 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Emmetsburg have been fined?
1 of the 3 have been fined in the last three years, $25,695 in all. The most was $25,695, at Emmetsburg Care Center.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Emmetsburg?
No. None of the 3 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.
Which nursing home in Emmetsburg is the largest?
Lakeside Lutheran Home, with 55 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.