Buchanan County Health Center
1600 First Street East, Independence, IA 50644
Data source: CMS Provider Data (Provider Information, Survey Summary).
Last updated: 2026-01-15T19:25:30.654Z
Information is provided for general reference and is not medical or legal advice.
At a glance
Key CMS signals that families often review before choosing a nursing home.
Ratings
Overall
★★★★☆4
Health inspections
★★★☆☆3
Staffing
★★★★★5
Quality measures
★★★☆☆3
What to notice
Latest health survey
2025-03-20
Total health deficiencies (latest survey)
4
Infection control deficiencies (latest survey)
0
Total nursing hours (per resident day)
4.39445
Certified beds
39
Avg residents per day
33.0
Total fines (USD)
$4011.00
Ownership change (12 mo): N
Government - County
Contact and details
Guides for families
CMS ratings
| Overall | 4 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | 3 / 5 |
| Staffing | 5 / 5 |
| Quality measures | 3 / 5 |
| Long-stay quality measures | 3 / 5 |
Staffing (hours per resident day)
| Total nursing | 4.39445 |
|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) | 1.21489 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) | 0.37454 |
| Nurse aide | 2.80502 |
Penalties and fines
| Total penalties | 1 |
|---|---|
| Number of fines | 1 |
| Total fine amount (USD) | 4011.00 |
Inspection history
| Processing date | 2025-12-01 |
|---|---|
| Inspection cycle | 1 |
| Health survey date | 2025-03-20 |
| Fire safety survey date | 2025-03-20 |
| Total health deficiencies | 4 |
| Total fire safety deficiencies | 2 |
| Infection control deficiencies | 0 |
Most common deficiency categories (latest survey)