Emmetsburg Care Center
Emmetsburg, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165352) · 46 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $25,695
Phone: (712) 852-4266 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Emmetsburg Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Emmetsburg Care Center reports 3.66 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 56.9%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
Emmetsburg Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $25,695.00, and no payment denials. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the available data.
About this facility
Emmetsburg Care Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County, Iowa, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since August 1997. The facility is licensed for 46 beds and averages 41.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Emmetsburg Care Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, staffing rating of 3 out of 5, and quality measure (QM) rating of 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels average 3.66 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.9%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $25,695.00. There have been no payment denials recorded.
This facility is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain, which operates 89 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 out of 5. There has been no ownership change in the last 12 months at this facility.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should review the full inspection record directly on Care Compare for the most current details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Emmetsburg Care Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Emmetsburg Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.66 total nurse hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 56.9%, and a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 1 fine totaling $25,695.00, with no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Emmetsburg Care Center is certified for 46 beds and has an average of 41.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain, which operates 89 facilities nationwide with an average rating of 2.9 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since August 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; for Emmetsburg Care Center these are 1, 1, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not available in the provided data; please contact the facility at (712) 852-4266 or check Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not available in the provided data; please contact the facility at (712) 852-4266 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165352?state=IA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.