Buchanan County Health Center
Independence, Iowa
1600 First Street East, Independence, IA, 50644
Buchanan County Health Center Quality & Safety Report
Good
CMS Official Overall: 4★ / 5
CMS data as of January 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
- Total federal penalties $4,011
CMS data as of January 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 1.47 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.48 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.84 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating declined from 5 to 4 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
- Capacity
- 39 certified beds · ~31 avg residents/day (79% occupancy)
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Payment accepted
- Medicaid (Medicaid)
About
Buchanan County Health Center is a 39-bed, county-owned skilled nursing facility located in Independence, Iowa. It holds a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, supported by a 5-star rating for staffing and 4 stars for quality measures. The facility is also noted for a 3-star health inspection rating.
Location
1600 First Street East, Independence, IA, 50644, Independence, IA
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Buchanan County Health Center?
- Buchanan County Health Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
- How did Buchanan County Health Center score on health inspections?
- Buchanan County Health Center received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Buchanan County Health Center?
- Buchanan County Health Center has a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Buchanan County Health Center have?
- Buchanan County Health Center has 39 certified beds.
- Does Buchanan County Health Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Buchanan County Health Center accepts Medicaid.
- Where is Buchanan County Health Center located?
- Buchanan County Health Center is located at 1600 First Street East, Independence, IA, 50644, Independence, Iowa.
- How can I contact Buchanan County Health Center?
- You can reach Buchanan County Health Center by phone at +1 319-334-6071.
Nearby facilities
- Rehabilitation Centers Of Independence West Campus 0.1 mi
1610 Third Street Ne, Independence, IA, 50644
About this data
How to read this page
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Where this data comes from
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