Palo Alto County Hospital is a skilled nursing facility (SNF) providing 24-hour medical care, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term nursing support in Emmetsburg, IA. The facility holds a 4/5-star CMS rating. It operates 22 certified beds. In operation since 1986.
When contacting this provider, ask about staffing ratios and the mix of short-term rehab vs. long-term care residents, and whether the facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and your specific insurance plan.
Review the facility's most recent state inspection report on Medicare's Care Compare tool before visiting.
Source: CMS Care Compare · 5-star scale
27.8% annual nursing staff turnover
Low turnover — stable, experienced care team.
Typical services offered at Skilled Nursing providers.
This is the state median for skilled nursing in Iowa. Actual costs at Palo Alto County Hospital may vary based on level of care, room type, and services included.
Typical for Skilled Nursing providers. Contact Palo Alto County Hospital directly to confirm.
Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) provide short-term rehabilitative care and complex medical services delivered by licensed nurses and therapists. 'Nursing home' is a broader term that can include long-term custodial care. Most SNFs provide both short-term rehab and long-term care.
Emmetsburg Care Center is a skilled nursing facility (SNF) providing 24-hour medical care, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term nursing support in Emmetsburg, IA. The facility holds a 2/5-star CMS rating. It operates 46 certified beds. In operation since 1997. When contacting this provider, ask about staffing ratios and the mix of short-term rehab vs. long-term care residents, and whether the facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and your specific insurance plan. Review the facility's most recent state inspection report on Medicare's Care Compare tool before visiting.
Lakeside Lutheran Home is a skilled nursing facility (SNF) providing 24-hour medical care, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term nursing support in Emmetsburg, IA. The facility holds a 2/5-star CMS rating. It operates 55 certified beds. In operation since 2003. When contacting this provider, ask about staffing ratios and the mix of short-term rehab vs. long-term care residents, and whether the facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and your specific insurance plan. Review the facility's most recent state inspection report on Medicare's Care Compare tool before visiting.
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