Emmetsburg Care Center is a 2-star (below average) rated 46-bed nursing home in Emmetsburg, Iowa. It has 8 deficiencies on its most recent health inspection. The facility has moderate registered nurse staffing. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid.

Data from CMS, last updated March 2026

emmetsburg care center

2405 21st Street · Emmetsburg, IA 50536
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Overall Rating
Health Inspections
2 / 5
Staffing
3 / 5
Quality Measures
4 / 5
Trend
stable
Staffing
RN Hours/Resident/Day
0.51
Total Nurse Hours/Day
3.32
RN Turnover
80.0%
Total Staff Turnover
62.5%
Facility Info
Beds
46
Avg. Residents/Day
40
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certification
Medicare, Medicaid
Inspections
Health Deficiencies
8
Complaint Deficiencies
2
Total Fines
$25,695
Number of Penalties
1

Penalty History

DateTypeFine
July 2025 Fine $25,695

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall rating for Emmetsburg Care Center?
Emmetsburg Care Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars (Below Average) based on CMS quality data.
Has Emmetsburg Care Center been fined or penalized?
Yes, Emmetsburg Care Center has 1 penalty record(s) on file totaling $25,695.
How many deficiencies does Emmetsburg Care Center have?
Emmetsburg Care Center has 8 health deficiency citation(s) from its most recent inspection cycle.
Does Emmetsburg Care Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Emmetsburg Care Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
How does Emmetsburg Care Center compare to other nursing homes in Emmetsburg?
Visit our Emmetsburg, Iowa nursing homes page to see how Emmetsburg Care Center ranks against other facilities in the area.