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Nursing homes in Emmetsburg, IA

3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes, with ratings, staffing and inspection results from CMS.

Nursing homes
3
in Emmetsburg
Certified beds
123
across all 3
Adults 65+
934
Census estimate for Emmetsburg
Certified beds per 1,000 adults 65+
131.7
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Within 25 miles
13
of the center of Emmetsburg
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Source: CMS Care Compare, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Sep 1, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Emmetsburg (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Nursing homes near Emmetsburg

Counting neighboring towns, there are 13 nursing homes within 25 miles of the center of Emmetsburg, 10 more than in Emmetsburg itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Emmetsburg

See all 13 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Nursing home care in Emmetsburg at a glance

Emmetsburg has 3 nursing homes in our directory, drawn from CMS Care Compare records. 2 of the 3 that report their size have under 50 beds.1

By certified beds

  • Under 50 beds2
  • 50 to 99 beds1
  • 100 beds or more0
Size is the certified beds on the public record.1

Licensing and oversight

How nursing home care is regulated in Iowa

Nursing homes are licensed by the state and, to accept Medicare or Medicaid, certified by the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Iowa state survey agency inspects them for CMS, and the results are published on Medicare’s Care Compare.34

Report a problem
Call 1-877-686-0027 or file a complaint online.3
Inspection reports
Medicare Care Compare publishes each nursing home’s inspection findings, staffing and penalties.4

Paying for care

Ways to pay for nursing home care in Iowa

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Iowa Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.5 Iowa Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare Part A covers short-term skilled nursing care after a qualifying hospital stay of at least 3 days, for up to 100 days per benefit period. It does not pay for long-term custodial care.67
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.8 The Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs helps with claims (515-252-4698).9
Medicare counseling
Iowa’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-351-4664.10

Local resources

Local help for families in Emmetsburg

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Palo Alto County11

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Palo Alto County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Iowa Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program12

    (515) 393-1710

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities.

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Iowa Adult Protective Services

    800-362-2178

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

  • Health facility complaints

    Iowa state survey agency3

    1-877-686-0027

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)10

    1-800-351-4664

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs9

    515-252-4698

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Iowa Medicaid agency5

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about nursing home care in Emmetsburg

How many nursing homes are in Emmetsburg, IA?

WeFoundCare lists 3 nursing homes in Emmetsburg, IA, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Emmetsburg there are 13.

How many beds can nursing homes in Emmetsburg serve?

3 of the 3 nursing homes report certified beds, for a combined 123 beds. The Census Bureau estimates 934 adults age 65 and older live in Emmetsburg.

Where can I see inspection results for nursing homes in Emmetsburg?

Medicare’s Care Compare publishes federal inspection and quality results. Each listing on this page links to its detail page with the figures we import from CMS.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Emmetsburg?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Palo Alto County, call (515) 393-1710. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Iowa Adult Protective Services at 800-362-2178.

Are there nursing homes near Emmetsburg?

Nearby cities with listings include Ruthven (1, 11.1 mi), West Bend (1, 15.9 mi), Laurens (1, 20.3 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing nursing home care

Other types of care

Other senior care in Emmetsburg

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from CMS Care Compare (Nursing Home Provider Information), Sep 1, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Emmetsburg (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.13
  • Certified beds is the figure on the public record; 3 of 3 nursing homes report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Emmetsburg (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Nursing Home Provider Information. data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/4pq5-n9py Accessed Sep 1, 2026.
  2. Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing. dia-hfd.iowa.gov/DIA_HFD Accessed .
  3. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: State Survey Agency contact information. cms.gov/medicare/health-safety-standards/quality-safety-oversight-general-information/contact-information Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Care Compare. medicare.gov/care-compare Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  5. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  6. CMS / Medicare.gov: Skilled nursing facility (SNF) care (2026 cost sharing). medicare.gov/coverage/skilled-nursing-facility-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  7. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  8. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  12. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  13. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.