Nursing homes in Emmet County, Iowa
Emmet County, Iowa, has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 148 certified beds.
67% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 60 health deficiencies over three cycles, 40.5 per 100 beds against 31.7 statewide.
No fines are listed for facilities in the county in the period covered.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Emmet County | Iowa | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 3 | 387 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 67% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 40.5 | 31.7 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $0 | $7.5M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Vue Care Center | Armstrong | 40 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 27.5 | — | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Estherville Community Care Center | Estherville | 46 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 23 | 50.0 | — | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Good Samaritan - Estherville | Estherville | 62 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 26 | 41.9 | — | 15 Jan 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | 4 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 3 |
| F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | 3 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 3 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 3 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 2 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Good Samaritan Society (1), Legacy Healthcare (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Emmet County, Iowa?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 148 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Emmet County have the highest CMS ratings?
Valley Vue Care Center (5 stars), Estherville Community Care Center (2 stars), Good Samaritan - Estherville (2 stars)
How do Emmet County nursing homes compare with Iowa?
67% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 40.5 per 100 beds against 31.7 statewide.