Palo Alto County Hospital - Medicare Critical Access Hospital in Emmetsburg, IA

Palo Alto County Hospital is a medicare enrolled Critical Access Hospital in Emmetsburg, Iowa. It is located at 3201 1st Street, Emmetsburg, Iowa 50536. You can reach out to the office of Palo Alto County Hospital via phone at (712) 852-5500.

The ownership type of Palo Alto County Hospital is Government - Local and it provides emergency services (Emergency Room). The Medicare ID (also called CCN - CMS Certification Number) for Palo Alto County Hospital is 161357.

Contact Information

Palo Alto County Hospital
3201 1st Street, Emmetsburg, Iowa 50536
(712) 852-5500
Not Available

Hospital Profile

NamePalo Alto County Hospital
TypeCritical Access Hospital
Location3201 1st Street, Emmetsburg, Iowa
OwnershipGovernment - Local
Emergency ServicesYes
Medicare ID (CCN)161357

Patients' Experience Survey:


Willingness to Recommend Hospital:
70%
30%
Yes Patients who reported YES, they would definitely recommend the hospital
Probably Patients who reported YES, they would probably recommend the hospital
No Patients who reported NO, they would probably not or definitely not recommend the hospital

Cleanliness of Hospital Environment:
89%
9%
2%
Always Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Always" clean
Usually Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Usually" clean
Sometimes or Never Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Sometimes" or "Never" clean

Quietness of Hospital Environment:
73%
23%
4%
Always Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Always" quiet at night
Usually Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Usually" quiet at night
Sometimes or Never Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Sometimes" or "Never" quiet at night

Nurse Communication:
87%
11%
2%
Always Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" communicated well
Usually Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" communicated well
Sometimes or Never Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated well

Doctor Communication:
90%
8%
2%
Always Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" communicated well
Usually Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" communicated well
Sometimes or Never Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated well

Responsiveness of Hospital Staff:
84%
14%
2%
Always Patients who reported that they "Always" received help as soon as they wanted
Usually Patients who reported that they "Usually" received help as soon as they wanted
Sometimes or Never Patients who reported that they "Sometimes" or "Never" received help as soon as they wanted

Communication about Medicines:
72%
14%
14%
Always Patients who reported that staff "Always" explained about medicines before giving it to them
Usually Patients who reported that staff "Usually" explained about medicines before giving it to them
Sometimes or Never Patients who reported that staff "Sometimes" or "Never" explained about medicines before giving it to them

Discharge Information:
81%
19%
Yes Patients who reported that YES, they were given information about what to do during their recovery at home
No Patients who reported that NO, they were not given information about what to do during their recovery at home

Care Transition:
50%
44%
6%
Always Patients who "Strongly Agree" they understood their care when they left the hospital
Usually Patients who “Agree” they understood their care when they left the hospital
Sometimes or Never Patients who “Disagree” or “Strongly Disagree” they understood their care when they left the hospital

NPI Associated with the Hospital:

Unlike individual providers, Hospitals may have multiple NPI numbers for example, there can be a separate NPI for each unit within the hospital. We have found possible NPI number/s associated with Palo Alto County Hospital from NPPES records by matching pattern on the basis of name, address, phone number etc. Please use this information accordingly.

NPI Number1790793651
Organization NamePALO ALTO COUNTY HOSPITAL
Address3201 1st St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536
Hospital TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital - Critical Access
Phone Number712-852-5500

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Structural Quality Measures:

Able to receive lab results electronicallyNot Available
Able to track patients' lab results, tests, and referrals electronically between visitsNot Available

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Hospitals in Emmetsburg, IA

Palo Alto County Hospital
Critical Access Hospital
Location: 3201 1st Street, Emmetsburg, Iowa 50536
Phone: (712) 852-5500    

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