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Visit Palo Alto County
Address
3201 1ST STREET
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
Phone
Government - Local
HoursMon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8:30am-11:30am, Sun Closed Websitepachs.com
Facilities & services
25
total beds
2
operating rooms
Critical access
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERHelipad
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Anesthesiology
Other services
Alcohol & drugPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Wheelchair-accessible seating Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
1 hr 45 min of 280 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
0% of 3,017 visits
Compared to other US hospitals
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
- About average
What patients say
Hospital rating
79% rated 9 or 10 of 10
no star
79%
Would recommend
79% would definitely recommend
no star
79%
Nurse communication
84% said nurses always communicated well
no star
84%
Doctor communication
87% said doctors always communicated well
no star
87%
Cleanliness
65% said the room was always clean
no star
65%
Quietness at night
79% said the area was always quiet at night
no star
79%
Clinicians on staff
62
total clinicians
By specialty
Radiology 8
General surgery 5
Cardiology 3
Pulmonology 2
Orthopedic surgery 2
Neurology 1
Interventional radiology 1
Internal medicine 1
Hematology / oncology 1
Obstetrics / gynecology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Palo Alto County Hospital?

Palo Alto County Hospital does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (712) 852-5500 for the most current wait estimate.

Should I go to the ER or to urgent care?

For life-threatening symptoms , chest pain, stroke signs (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty), severe bleeding, breathing difficulty, or loss of consciousness , call 911 and head to the ER. For minor injuries, fevers, low-grade illness, or anything non-emergency, urgent care is usually faster and cheaper. See urgent care in Iowa.

Is Palo Alto County Hospital open 24 hours?

Most Medicare-certified ERs in the US run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To confirm the current status of Palo Alto County Hospital, call (712) 852-5500.

Where is Palo Alto County Hospital located?

Palo Alto County Hospital is located at 3201 1St Street, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536. Phone: (712) 852-5500.