Nursing Homes, Home Health & Hospice in ZIP 50536 (Emmetsburg, IA)
The current snapshot maps 11 listed providers to ZIP 50536 in Emmetsburg, IA, covering 3 nursing homes, 1 home health agencies, 1 hospice, 2 assisted living facilities, 1 custodial care facilities, 1 adult day care centers, 1 home care agencies, 1 respite care facilities. The average CMS overall rating among rated providers here is 2.8 out of 5.
Browse: Iowa · Palo Alto County County · all care in Emmetsburg
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Certified beds | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABCM CORPORATION | Assisted Living Facility | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| ABCM CORPORATION | Adult Day Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| Emmetsburg Care Center | Nursing Home | 1.0 | for-profit | 46 | 1 |
| EMMETSBURG IA SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, LLC | Assisted Living Facility | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| EMMETSBURG IA SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, LLC | Home Care Agency | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| HOMETOWN BRIDGE CARE | Respite Care Facility | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| HOSPICE OF PALO ALTO COUNTY | Hospice | Not rated | government | — | 0 |
| KATHLEENS RESIDENTIAL CARE INC | Custodial Care Facility | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| Lakeside Lutheran Home | Nursing Home | 3.0 | non-profit | 55 | 1 |
| PALO ALTO COMMUNITY HEALTH | Home Health Agency | 3.0 | government | — | 0 |
| Palo Alto County Hospital | Nursing Home | 4.0 | government | 22 | 0 |
Data profile for ZIP 50536
The current data snapshot profiles the 11 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 50536: 4 (36%) carry a published CMS overall star rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 3 government, 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 4.0 out of 5 at Palo Alto County Hospital (government). Across rated providers the scores range from 1.0 to 4.0 out of 5. 123 certified beds are reported across 3 of these providers. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 3.62 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 38.6%. 2 providers have at least one federal penalty on record, totaling $25,695 in fines.
| Providers on record | 11 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 4 of 11 (36%) |
| Average overall rating | 2.8 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | Palo Alto County Hospital (4.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 3 government, 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 123 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 2 |
What to weigh in ZIP 50536
Ratings are a starting point, not a verdict. Review the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures behind each score, then confirm the services you need are actually offered.
Families in ZIP 50536, Emmetsburg, IA should ask about Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, care planning, and how concerns are escalated after hours. In-person visits and direct questions remain the most reliable way to judge fit.
Care types in ZIP 50536
Listed providers in ZIP 50536
Frequently asked questions
What types of care are available in ZIP 50536?
How many care providers are in ZIP 50536?
Where does this information come from?
What is the average CMS rating in ZIP 50536?
How many providers in ZIP 50536 have a published rating?
Data sources
Source: public federal datasets including CMS Care Compare, the CMS NPI registry (NPPES), and HUD (processing date 2026-10-05). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
Important disclosures
Informational only, not medical advice. This directory publishes public data and general information. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations, and it is not a substitute for consulting a qualified health care professional or Medicare.
Not affiliated. FacilityDirectory.org is an independent, privately operated directory. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare, or any government agency. CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site.
Verify before you act. Facility information is derived from public federal datasets and may lag or contain errors. Always confirm current ratings, services, availability, and coverage directly with the provider and at Medicare.gov.
Some outbound links may be partner or affiliate links - we may earn a commission at no cost to you. This never affects the data we publish.