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Elder care in Palo Alto, Iowa
18 care providers in Palo Alto: 5 Medicare-certified nursing homes and 13 state-licensed assisted living & residential care providers. Every name links to its official record.
Nursing homes — federal Medicare data
| Facility | City | CMS overall | Abuse flag | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmetsburg Care Center | Emmetsburg | 2★ / 5 | — | $25,695 |
| Lakeside Lutheran Home | Emmetsburg | 2★ / 5 | — | — |
| Palo Alto County Hospital | Emmetsburg | 4★ / 5 | — | — |
| Ruthven Community Care Center | Ruthven | 4★ / 5 | — | — |
| West Bend Health and Rehabilitation | West Bend | 3★ / 5 | — | — |
CMS Care Compare, retrieved . Star ratings, abuse flags and fines are CMS's own figures, as published. See all Iowa nursing homes →
Assisted living & residential care — state-licensed
| Facility | Type | City | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Oaks | Assisted Living Program | Emmetsburg | (712) 852-4266 |
| Emmetsburg Care Center | Nursing Facility | Emmetsburg | (712) 852-4266 |
| Grace Estates by Lakeside Assisted Living | Assisted Living Program | Emmetsburg | (712) 852-4060 |
| Hospice of Palo Alto County | Hospice | Emmetsburg | (712) 852-5419 |
| Lakeside Lutheran Home | Nursing Facility | Emmetsburg | (712) 852-4060 |
| Palmer House | Residential Care Facility | Emmetsburg | (712) 852-4722 |
| Palo Alto Community Health | Home Health Agency | Emmetsburg | (712) 852-5419 |
| Palo Alto County Hospital | Nursing Facility | Emmetsburg | (712) 852-5520 |
| Pleasant House | Residential Care Facility | Emmetsburg | (712) 852-4404 |
| Prairie Creek Assisted Living | Assisted Living Program | West Bend | (515) 887-4071 |
| Ruthven Community Care Center | Assisted Living Program | Ruthven | (712) 837-5411 |
| Ruthven Community Care Center | Nursing Facility | Ruthven | (712) 837-5411 |
| West Bend Health and Rehabilitation | Nursing Facility | West Bend | (515) 887-4071 |
State licensing records, retrieved 2026-06-23. Verify a provider's current license and inspection reports at the state source. See all Iowa state-licensed care →