Best nursing homes in Palo Alto County, IA
There are 5 nursing homes in Palo Alto County, Iowa certified by Medicare. Of the 5 with a CMS star rating, the average is 3.4 stars, compared with 3.1 statewide.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Nursing Homes in Palo Alto County, IA, ranked
Sorted by CMS star rating. Facilities without a rating are listed last.
1.West Bend Health and Rehabilitation
203 Fourth Street NW, West Bend, IA 50597
For-profit · 45 beds · Part of The Ensign Group
★★★★★5Much above average- ★★★★★4Above average
- ★★★★★4Above average
- ★★★★★3Average
5.Emmetsburg Care Center
2405 21st Street, Emmetsburg, IA 50536
For-profit · 46 beds · Part of Legacy Healthcare
★★★★★1Much below average
Compare staffing and inspections
| Nursing home | Overall | Beds | Owner type |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bend Health and Rehabilitation | 5 | 45 | For-profit |
| Palo Alto County Hospital | 4 | 22 | Government |
| Ruthven Community Care Center | 4 | 46 | Non-profit |
| Lakeside Lutheran Home | 3 | 55 | Non-profit |
| Emmetsburg Care Center | 1 | 46 | For-profit |
Nursing Homes in nearby cities
- Emmetsburg, IA (3 · 1.9 mi)
- Ruthven, IA (1 · 11.5 mi)
- West Bend, IA (1 · 14.7 mi)
- Laurens, IA (1 · 18.7 mi)
- Algona, IA (2 · 23.1 mi)
- Estherville, IA (2 · 23.1 mi)
- Spencer, IA (2 · 23.5 mi)
- Armstrong, IA (1 · 23.6 mi)
- Bancroft, IA (1 · 27.8 mi)
- Milford, IA (1 · 29.4 mi)
- Spirit Lake, IA (1 · 32.2 mi)
- Humboldt, IA (1 · 33.3 mi)
Frequently asked questions
How many nursing homes are in Palo Alto County, IA?
5 Medicare-certified nursing homes are listed in Palo Alto County, Iowa.
What is the best-rated nursing home in Palo Alto County, IA?
West Bend Health and Rehabilitation has the highest CMS rating here (5 stars). Ratings are a good place to start, but visit and ask questions before you decide.
Do any nursing homes in Palo Alto County, IA have CMS warnings?
None of the nursing homes in Palo Alto County, IA currently carry a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status.
Helpful resources
- How to choose a nursing home: a practical checklist
- Nursing home star ratings explained
- How to read nursing home inspection citations
- Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
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- Best-staffed nursing homes in the U.S.
- Nursing homes with the lowest staff turnover
- Special Focus Facility nursing homes (list)