Buchanan County Health Center
1600 First Street East, Independence, IA 50644 · CCN 16E050
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Health inspection
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Quality measures
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Staffing
- ★★★★★ 5
Facility
- Ownership type
- Government - County
- Certified beds
- 39
- Avg residents/day
- 30.7
- Phone
- 3193346071
Inspection history vs Iowa & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Iowa avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-03-20 | 4 | 6.2 | 9.5 | -2.2 better |
| 2 | 2024-06-06 | 7 | 7.0 | 9.8 | at state average |
| 3 | 2023-03-16 | 0 | 7.9 | 9.3 | -7.9 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Resident assessment and care planning | 3 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 4.49 | 22.2% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 1.17 | 11.1% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 5.65 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $4,011
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 1
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (11)1 immediate jeopardy
- BF0637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition2025-03-20 · Health · corrected 2025-03-31
Potential for minimal harm
- BF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2025-03-20 · Health · corrected 2025-03-31
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-03-20 · Health · corrected 2025-03-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-03-20 · Health · corrected 2025-03-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- JF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-11-26 · Health · corrected 2024-10-31
Immediate jeopardy
- DF0741Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.2024-11-26 · Health · corrected 2024-12-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition2024-06-06 · Health · corrected 2024-07-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-06-06 · Health · corrected 2024-07-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0688Provide 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.2024-06-06 · Health · corrected 2024-07-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.2024-06-06 · Health · corrected 2024-07-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-06-06 · Health · corrected 2024-07-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
No ownership records.
Other facilities in Independence
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus | ★★☆☆☆ | 70 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.