The home failed to ensure residents received food prepared in a form that met their individual needs. Cited July 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 805 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
Emmetsburg Care Center
Emmetsburg, IA · Medicare-certified · 46 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Emmetsburg Care Center has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating, 3-star staffing, and 4-star quality measures. It reported 3.66 nursing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, and had $25,695 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.6647 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 11, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $25,695recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.6647.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.65
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.35
- Nurse aides
- 2.67
- Weekend nursing
- 3.27
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 57%
Registered nurse turnover: 57%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
14.3%20.7%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.7%2.6%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%2.9%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
5.6%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
0%5.7%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
5.9%24.2%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
3.5%23.8%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
5.9%11.4%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—1.5%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
19%35.9%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
94.6%84.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—81.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
62.5%25%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited July 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide needed care and help with daily activities for residents who could not do them on their own. Cited May 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 677 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(2) — S/S: E
The home failed to provide pharmacy services and a licensed pharmacist needed to meet each resident’s medication needs. Cited May 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 755 — 42 CFR §483.45 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited May 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $25,695 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $25,695 in total fines.
- $25,695
Federal fine
Jul 28, 2025
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Aug 15, 2024
Now operated by Emmetsburg Ia Skilled Nursing Facility LLC, previously Abcm Corporation.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of LEGACY HEALTHCARE · 89 homes · 3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 41.4 residents on an average day (90% of 46 beds)
- Medicare history
- Certified for 29 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.