hospice in Emmetsburg, IA

Hospice of Palo Alto County

3201 First Street, Emmetsburg, IA 50536 · (712) 852-5419

Not rated
Not rated
CMS family caregiver survey star rating

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Hospice of Palo Alto County at a glance

Hospice of Palo Alto County is a government hospice in Emmetsburg, Iowa (Palo Alto County).

CMS has not published a family caregiver survey star rating for this hospice, usually because it has too little recent data.

It cares for about 5 patients on an average day.

Facility details

Type
Hospice
Ownership
Government
Medicare-certified since
September 7, 1993
County
Palo Alto County
CMS Certification Number
161530

Quality of care

This facility93.6%Iowa average95.7%U.S. average92.5%
Patients who got all recommended care at admission: this facility vs. Iowa and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better)93.6%95.7%92.5%Average
Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better)91.3%73.7%56.3%Better
Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better)109.68.9Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Average patients per day55667

Where this hospice provides care

At home13%Assisted living0%Skilled nursing facility0%Other0%Nursing facility86%Inpatient hospice0%Inpatient hospital1%
Share of care days by setting (CMS hospice claims data)

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  3. Hospice of the Heartland

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  4. Lakes Regional Healthcare Hospice

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  5. Gentiva

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    For-profit

    ★★★★★3Average
  6. St Croix Hospice

    802 Lake St, Ste 3, Spirit Lake, IA 51360 · 29.4 mi

    For-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average

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Frequently asked questions

What is Hospice of Palo Alto County's rating?

CMS has not published a star rating for Hospice of Palo Alto County. This usually means there is not enough recent data.

Where is Hospice of Palo Alto County and how do I contact it?

Hospice of Palo Alto County is at 3201 First Street, Emmetsburg, IA 50536. Phone: (712) 852-5419.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.