Nursing Home

Emmetsburg Care Center

Overview of Emmetsburg Care Center
Emmetsburg Care Center focuses on healing, wellness, and enriching lives through compassionate care. It offers a welcoming atmosphere where expert caregivers deliver personalized treatments, aiding in physical recovery and enhancing overall quality of life. The facility specializes in a full spectrum of rehabilitation services and amenities.
(712) 852-4266

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
Iowa average: 3.1/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
Iowa average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Iowa average: 3.5/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
Iowa average: 3.3/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 59m per day

This home provides 7% less nursing time per resident than the Iowa average.

Iowa average: 4h 18m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 50

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Iowa average
Occupancy rate 63.2%
Residents per day (avg) 43
Occupancy rate
63.2%
Residents per day (avg)
43

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

41% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 23 days

Private pay

56% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

3% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 5 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$3.7M
Profit
$407.6K
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$3,712,217.00
Profit
$407,610.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$1.8M
47.6% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$1.7M
Total costs $3.4M

About this community

Care Services

Rehabilitation Services
Independent Living
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Independent Living
Assisted Living
Rehabilitation
Hospice Care

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Independent & Assisted Living, Rehab-to-home, Hospice Care
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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Iowa average 4.9


Last Health inspection on Jul 2025

Total health citations 12
Citations per inspection
4

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

8 of 12 citations resulted from standard inspections; 1 of 12 resulted from complaint investigations; and 3 of 12 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 1
67% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.6


Serious Health citations More info 1
11% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.9

1 critical citation More info Iowa average: 0.6

1 serious citation More info Iowa average: 0.9

10 moderate citations More info Iowa average: 19.7

0 minor citations More info Iowa average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Jul 28, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Jul 28, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition critical citation Jul 28, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Jul 28, 2025
Corrected

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Address Emmetsburg, IA 505360490

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

109
Total Staff
60
Employees
49
Contractors
14,698
Total Hours (Quarter)
24
Avg Staff/Day
6.7
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse129 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse116.3 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant597.2 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
89 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
10 staff
2.1hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
0.6hs shift avg
Dietary Services
4 staff
4hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
4hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
9.7%
of total hours from contractors
1,421 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 22 Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Licensed Practical Nurse: 7 Registered Nurse: 7 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant3722598,39591100%7.2
Registered Nurse57121,72991100%9
Medication Aide/Technician6061,3747886%8.4
Licensed Practical Nurse47119398189%6.3
RN Director of Nursing1015056268%8.1
Administrator1014725965%8
Nurse Practitioner1013364246%8
Other Dietary Services Staff3032887785%3.1
Speech Language Pathologist0441565662%2.4
Dietitian1011521719%8.9
Physical Therapy Aide0111044145%2.5
Dental Services Staff101952426%4
Physical Therapy Assistant011483336%1.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician022482932%1.6
Occupational Therapy Aide011281314%2.2
Qualified Social Worker022132022%0.6
Occupational Therapy Assistant0111333%4.4
Medical Director011333%1

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
44 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
5 residents (11.4%)
Medicaid
25 residents (56.8%)
Private pay or other
14 residents (31.8%)
Programs & Services
Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 5.4
48% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 10.2

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 15.1
30% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 21.6

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 7.4%
60% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 18.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 13.7%
30% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.7%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 24.2%
8% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 26.2%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.4%
60% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 0.0%
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.5%
41% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.2%
16% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 5.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.9%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 18.0%
5% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.6%
In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 94.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
5% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 95.3%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 72.5%
15% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 85.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 7.6%
310% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.8%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 81.8%
12% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 73.3%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $40K
18% lower than Iowa average

Iowa average: $48K

Number of fines 1
41% fewer fines than Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.7

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.5

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $40K
Iowa average $48K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jul 28, 2025
$40K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+, Iowa resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

Caregiver of someone 60+, Iowa resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Iowa PACE

Age 55+, Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Iowa SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Iowa resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Iowa resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Able Up Iowa

Able Up Iowa

Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.

No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.

Not specified; credit-based.

Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.

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