Palo Alto Community Health - Home Health Agency in Emmetsburg, IA
Palo Alto Community Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency in Emmetsburg, IA (50536). Its CMS overall star rating is 3 out of 5 in the current data.
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Contact information
Phone: 712-852-5419
Address: 3201 FIRST STREET, Emmetsburg, IA 50536
County: Palo Alto County
CMS ratings for Palo Alto Community Health
CMS Five-Star ratings summarize three areas: health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. The overall rating combines those domains. For Palo Alto Community Health, the published overall rating is 3 out of 5, with health inspections at 0 and staffing at 0.
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Inspections, fines & enforcement
CMS publishes health inspection results and any civil money penalties or enforcement actions for certified providers. The current Care Compare record is the authoritative source for Palo Alto Community Health.
Staffing
CMS publishes nurse staffing information for certified providers. Staffing levels vary by resident acuity; compare staffing figures alongside inspection findings when evaluating care.
Ownership & operation
Legal name: Palo Alto Community Health. Ownership type: GOVERNMENT OPERATED. Provider type: Home Health Agency. CMS records ownership and operator information for every certified provider; confirm current ownership with the provider.
About home health agencies in Emmetsburg
Home health agencies deliver skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and home health aide services in the place a patient calls home. Medicare certifies agencies that meet federal standards, and CMS publishes quality measures for each agency.
When comparing home health agencies, ask how quickly care can start after a hospital discharge, how scheduling and supervision work, and how the agency tracks patient outcomes such as improved mobility and reduced rehospitalization. For local alternatives, browse the Home Health Agencies directory for Emmetsburg, the Palo Alto County home health agencies list, or all care types in Emmetsburg.
ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 50536 · Home Health Agencies in ZIP 50536
Key facts
| Care type | Home Health Agency |
|---|---|
| CMS overall rating | 3 / 5 |
| Health inspection rating | — |
| Quality measures rating | — |
| Staffing rating | — |
| Certified beds | — |
| Residents | — |
| Ownership | GOVERNMENT OPERATED |
| Provider type | Home Health Agency |
| CMS certification number | 167049 |
Frequently asked questions
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Data provenance
Source: CMS Home Health Care Agencies - dataset 6jpm-sxkc. Processing date: 2026-05-27. See the methodology page for normalization details. This profile is informational only and is not medical advice.
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