Nursing Homes in Palo Alto County, Iowa

5 Medicare-certified nursing homes serve Palo Alto County, averaging 3.2 out of 5 overall among rated providers. Below are provider profiles with CMS ratings, inspections, staffing, and ownership.

Browse: Nursing Homes in Iowa · all care types in Palo Alto County · Cities: Emmetsburg, Ruthven, West Bend

Nursing Homes profiles in Palo Alto County

Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation Emmetsburg Care Center Emmetsburg, IA 50536 CMS rating 1.0 / 546 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation Lakeside Lutheran Home Emmetsburg, IA 50536 CMS rating 3.0 / 555 beds Nursing Home · Government - County Palo Alto County Hospital Emmetsburg, IA 50536 CMS rating 4.0 / 522 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation Ruthven Community Care Center Ruthven, IA 51358 CMS rating 4.0 / 546 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation West Bend Health and Rehabilitation West Bend, IA 50597 CMS rating 4.0 / 545 beds

Cities in Palo Alto County

Emmetsburg, IA 3 facilities Ruthven, IA 1 facilities West Bend, IA 1 facilities

Choosing a nursing home in Palo Alto County

When comparing nursing homes, review the health inspection findings behind the star rating, check nurse staffing levels and turnover, and ask about rehabilitation services, memory care, and how care plans are reviewed.

The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.

If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in Palo Alto County, visit in person when possible, ask about current availability, and confirm participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Ask how the provider handles care planning, family communication, and after-hours concerns.

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in Palo Alto County?

The current CMS data lists 5 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Palo Alto County, Iowa, with an average overall CMS rating of 3.2 out of 5 among rated providers.

Which cities in Palo Alto County have nursing homes?

Emmetsburg, Ruthven, West Bend have Medicare-certified nursing homes in the current data.

Data sources

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. Data processing date: 2026-10-06.

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