Palo Alto County Hospital
Palo Alto County Hospital is a critical access hospital in Emmetsburg, Iowa, operated by government - local. Its CMS overall rating is Not rated.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Address | 3201 1st Street |
| City | Emmetsburg, IA 50536 |
| County | Palo Alto |
| Phone | (712) 852-5500 |
| Hospital type | Critical Access Hospitals |
| Ownership | Government - Local |
| Emergency services | Yes |
| CMS overall rating | Not rated |
| Birthing friendly | Yes — meets CMS criteria |
Quality measures by group
| Measure group | Better than national | No different | Worse than national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Safety of care | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Readmission | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Counts show how many individual measures in each group performed better than, no differently from, or worse than the national average. A hospital with more 'better' results and fewer 'worse' results generally earns a higher star rating.
Location and contact
Palo Alto County Hospital is at 3201 1st Street, Emmetsburg, IA 50536 in Palo Alto. Call (712) 852-5500 for appointments and general enquiries; emergency services are available.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the CMS rating of Palo Alto County Hospital?
Palo Alto County Hospital is not rated by CMS, which usually means it reports too few measures — common for small, rural or specialty hospitals.
Does Palo Alto County Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes — this hospital reports emergency services.
What type of hospital is Palo Alto County Hospital?
It is a critical access hospital with government - local ownership.