Buchanan County Health Center
Nursing Home · Independence, IA
CMS certification number16E050
Contact & location
1600 First Street EastIndependence, IA 50644
Buchanan County
- Phone
- (319) 334-6071
- ZIP code
- 50644 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 39
- Residents per day
- 34.5 (88% occupied)
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Legal name
- Legal Business Name Not Available
- Medicare certified since
- October 1, 1974
- Participates in
- Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.19 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.22 (state 0.74 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.35 (state 0.56 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.62 (state 2.51 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.38 (state 3.37 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 26.3 (state 44.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 12.5 (state 42.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- March 19, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 1.0 (state 6.5 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 12 health · 5 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-19 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-20 |
| 2025-03-20 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-31 |
| 2025-03-20 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-31 |
| 2025-03-20 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition F0637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-31 |
| 2025-03-20 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-31 |
| 2024-11-26 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-10-31 |
| 2024-11-26 | Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. F0741 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-27 |
| 2024-06-06 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-05 |
| 2024-06-06 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-05 |
| 2024-06-06 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition F0637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-05 |
| 2024-06-06 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-05 |
| 2024-06-06 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-05 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $4,011 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-26 | Fine | $4,011 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership Data Not Available |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Buchanan County Health Center?
Buchanan County Health Center has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Iowa.
How many beds does Buchanan County Health Center have?
It has 39 certified beds and cares for about 35 residents per day.
Has Buchanan County Health Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $4,011 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Buchanan County Health Center?
(319) 334-6071. The facility is located at 1600 First Street East, Independence, IA 50644.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.