Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-02-26 | 2 | 2026-02-26 | 4 |
| Cycle 2 | 2025-01-23 | 13 | 2025-01-23 | 21 |
| Cycle 3 | 2024-02-15 | 7 | 2024-02-15 | 15 |
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
301 North Lawler Street · Emmetsburg, IA 50536 · Palo Alto County
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-02-26 | 2 | 2026-02-26 | 4 |
| Cycle 2 | 2025-01-23 | 13 | 2025-01-23 | 21 |
| Cycle 3 | 2024-02-15 | 7 | 2024-02-15 | 15 |
1 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 17 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-27Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-27Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-25Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-25Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-25Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-25Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-04 · complaintImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-04 · complaintTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-04 · complaintRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-04 · complaintEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-04 · complaintInclude a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-17Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-06List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-01Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-17Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-14 · complaintDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-14 · complaintTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-14 · complaintRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-14 · complaintEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-04 · complaintEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-14Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-14Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-14Meet other general requirements.
Correction field: Waiver has been granted · 2025-02-26Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-23 | Payment Denial | $0 | 5 |
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Use this ledger to frame questions—not to choose care on its own. Recheck Medicare Care Compare, contact the state survey agency and long-term care ombudsman, and ask the facility about anything you find.