Senior Living in Palo Alto County, Iowa
Assisted living, memory care & independent living in Palo Alto County
4 communities licensed by the state of Iowa. Listed alphabetically; Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for communities that have not earned an award.
| Community | City | Care types | Licensed capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Oaks | Emmetsburg | Assisted Living | 42 | — |
| Grace Estates by Lakeside Assisted Living | Emmetsburg | Assisted Living | 24 | — |
| Prairie Creek Assisted Living | West Bend | Assisted Living | 32 | — |
| Ruthven Community Care Center, Mitchell Street | Ruthven | Assisted Living | 30 | — |
Costs: assisted living in Iowa costs a median of $5,381 a month (CareScout 2025). Nursing home costs in Iowa: CareScout medians and the private-pay rates nursing homes publish.
Nursing homes in Palo Alto County
5 Medicare-certified nursing facilities with CMS ratings.
| Facility | City | CMS Rating | Beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto County Hospital | Emmetsburg | ★★★★★ | 22 | Government - County |
| Ruthven Community Care Center, Mitchell Street Box 0 | Ruthven | ★★★★☆ | 46 | Non profit - Corporation |
| West Bend Health and Rehabilitation | West Bend | ★★★☆☆ | 45 | For profit - Corporation |
| Emmetsburg Care Center | Emmetsburg | ★★☆☆☆ | 46 | For profit - Corporation |
| Lakeside Lutheran Home | Emmetsburg | ★☆☆☆☆ | 55 | Non profit - Corporation |
What will senior living cost, and how will we pay?
Our free guide shows the starting prices communities post for each kind of care, walks you through a monthly budget, and explains how insurance, VA benefits, Medicaid and Medicare can help.
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Paying for Senior Living
Costs by type of care, a monthly budget, and how insurance, the VA, Medicaid and Medicare help.