Best Senior Living in Emmetsburg, Iowa
6 communities found
MyLivingChoice lists 7 senior care options in Emmetsburg: 6 communities and 1 home care agencies. Families rate them 4.4 out of 5 on average, across 23 public reviews.
- 7options listed
- 4.4average rating, 3 rated
- 23family reviews read

Emerald Oak Apartments
Emmetsburg, Iowa
5(3)
Assisted Living

Lakeside Senior Care
Emmetsburg, Iowa
4.5(8)
Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Horizons Unlimited Group Homes
Emmetsburg, Iowa
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Palo Alto County Health System
Emmetsburg, Iowa
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Parc Hall
Emmetsburg, Iowa
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Emmetsburg Care Center
Emmetsburg, Iowa
3.7(12)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
What families say about senior living in Emmetsburg
Counted across the review summaries of 5 Emmetsburg communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 80%
- Activities and social life 40%
- Medical and nursing care 40%
- Food and dining 20%
- Cleanliness 20%
Concerns raised
- Communication with families 40%
- Cost and billing 20%
- Medical and nursing care 20%
- Building and upkeep 20%
Senior Living in Emmetsburg: the figures
- •3 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 2.7 out of 5: 1 rated four stars or better, 1 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: wheelchair accessible (3), housekeeping (3), medication management (3), on-site nurse (rn) (3), social activities (3), 24-hour staff (3).
About these figures
Computed on October 21, 2026 from the 7 communities listed in Emmetsburg, 23 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Emmetsburg ask about.
- Home Care in Iowa: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- Signs It Is Time to Move From Home Care to Assisted Living
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Senior Living in Emmetsburg: Common Questions
How many senior living communities are in Emmetsburg, Iowa?
MyLivingChoice lists 7 senior living communities in Emmetsburg, Iowa, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which senior living communities in Emmetsburg are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Lakeside Senior Care (4.5★, 8 ratings), Emmetsburg Care Center (3.7★, 12 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Emmetsburg?
Beyond senior living, Emmetsburg has skilled nursing / long term care (5 communities), assisted living (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Emmetsburg senior living communities?
Across the review summaries of 5 Emmetsburg communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 80%), activities and social life (mentioned for 40%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 40%). The most common concerns are communication with families (40%), cost and billing (20%), medical and nursing care (20%).
How do Emmetsburg nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Emmetsburg carry an overall star rating, averaging 2.7 out of 5. 1 is rated four stars or better and 1 is rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.