Palo Alto County Community Health Services
Residential In-home Care
3201 First Street, Emmetsburg, IA 50536-2516
Palo Alto County Community Health Services is a senior care community located in Emmetsburg, IA. It provides in-home care and hospice care for older adults in the Emmetsburg area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (712) 852-5520.
With 22 beds, Palo Alto County Community Health Services is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Palo Alto County average about 43 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Palo Alto County average about 3.2 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in July 2025 and recorded 1 deficiency.
Residents receive about 3.1 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.4 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 18%.
The community is located in Palo Alto County, IA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 1 problem at Palo Alto County Community Health Services. None of them caused harm to a resident.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Administration
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Palo Alto County Community Health Services offers in-home care and hospice care.
Facility details
- Beds / units 22
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.1
- Annual staff turnover 18%
- Last health inspection July 2025
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