Emmetsburg Care Center

Emmetsburg Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 2405 21st Street in Emmetsburg, Iowa, within Palo Alto County. The facility operates with 46 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, making it eligible to serve residents under either program. According to data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Emmetsburg Care Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5. This falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is also 2 out of 5, indicating that inspection findings were below the national average performance level. The staffing rating stands at 3 out of 5, which is in line with the national average and reflects the reported levels of nursing and aide staffing relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 4 out of 5, which is above the national average and reflects performance on clinical indicators such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, and pressure ulcers among the resident population. Emmetsburg Care Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, while Medicaid may cover long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Individuals seeking information about private pay rates or other insurance arrangements would need to contact the facility directly at 712-852-4266. When compared to national benchmarks, Emmetsburg Care Center presents a mixed profile. Its overall and health inspection ratings are below the national average of 3.0 stars, which may indicate more frequent or more serious findings during state and federal inspections. Its staffing rating meets the national average, and its quality measure rating of 4 stars exceeds it, suggesting that clinical outcomes tracked by CMS are relatively strong for this facility. Prospective residents and their families may wish to review the full CMS inspection report for Emmetsburg Care Center to understand the specific nature of any inspection findings, and to weigh these data points alongside firsthand observation and consultation with healthcare providers.