PALO ALTO COMMUNITY HEALTH
3201 FIRST STREET, EMMETSBURG, IA 50536
Quality & Operations
CMS-reported ratings and certification data
- Quality of patient care rating
- 3 of 5 stars
- Patient survey rating
- Not yet reported by CMS
- Date certified
- 1971-08-11
Services offered
Agency details
- Ownership
- GOVERNMENT OPERATED
What CMS measures show
Reported by CMS for this provider — compare against others nearby before deciding
How patients improved
Share of patients who got better at everyday activities during their care
- Got better at walking or moving around(42 patients)
- 69.93%
- Got better at getting in and out of bed(32 patients)
- 87.77%
- Got better at bathing(35 patients)
- 94.05%
- Breathing improved
- -
- Got better at taking medications correctly
- -
- Discharge function score(43 patients)
- 93.02%
The number of patient episodes for this measure is too small to report.
The number of patient episodes for this measure is too small to report.
Timeliness and safety
- Began care in a timely manner(56 patients)
- 87.5%
- Acted on medication issues promptly(56 patients)
- 89.29%
- Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(51 patients)
- 0%
- New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(46 patients)
- 2.72%
- Checked whether patients received a flu shot(36 patients)
- 69.44%
Hospital use and care transitions
What happened after home health care began
- Returned to the community after care(55 patients)
- 83.75%
- Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(61 patients)
- 4.13%
- Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(28 patients)
- 7.76%
- Sent health information to the next provider
- -
- Gave health information to the patient(37 patients)
- 100%
The number of patient episodes for this measure is too small to report.
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What to look for
Which numbers matter most when choosing — in plain language
- The quality-of-patient-care star rating summarizes how well patients recover and stay out of the hospital.
- Patient-survey ratings reflect real experiences with communication and reliability.
- Confirm the agency offers the specific services you need (nursing, physical therapy, etc.) — they vary by agency.
Questions to ask
Bring these to a tour, call, or appointment
Questions to ask — PALO ALTO COMMUNITY HEALTH
Home health agency · checklist from CareLens (CMS Care Compare data)
- Which exact services will you provide, and how often will someone visit?
- Who is my main point of contact, and how do I reach someone after hours?
- How do you coordinate with my doctor and report changes in my condition?
- What is your experience with my specific condition or recovery needs?
- Are your visits covered by my insurance, and what would I pay out of pocket?
Related data
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Source: CMS Care Compare · data current as of June 2025.