Palo Alto County Hospital
Hospitals
161357CMS Rating
Star ratings are CMS's relative measure, not an absolute “best” claim. A 3-star facility is average. This facility does not currently have a published CMS rating (often too few cases to score).
Trust Verification Checklist
- Medicare-certified & active
- CMS rating published
- CMS overall hospital rating 3+ stars
Quality & Outcomes
84%
Would definitely recommend
of surveyed patients
87%
Rated hospital 9-10
of surveyed patients
105 min
ER wait (median)
time in ED before leaving; lower is better
0 better / 0 worse
Outcomes vs national
across 2 mortality & safety measures
Number of Cases Too Small
Heart-failure death rate
Not Available
Serious complications (PSI-90)
Published CMS measures for this facility. Confirm the latest on the official Care Compare page.
Peer Comparison
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This facility (stars)
3.2
State average (stars)
1
Hospitals in Emmetsburg
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FacilityProof trust score
Official CMS Record
We reproduce CMS data — always confirm the live record on Medicare's official Care Compare page.
View on Care CompareQuick Facts
- Type
- Hospital
- Ownership
- Government
- CCN
- 161357
- City facilities
- 6
Location
Last updated (CMS): June 1, 2026