Skilled Nursing

Buchanan County Health Center

1600 First Street East, Independence, IA 50644

39beds
Skilled Nursingcare types
5/5CMS rating
Updated2026

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Inspection & Compliance

Data from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services), updated weekly. Medicare.gov Care Compare

3.6h

Hrs/resident · weekday

Expected: 5.6h

4.5h

Hrs/resident · weekend

vs 3.6h on weekdays

Not reported

30-day hospital readmission rate

Annual Staff Turnover Rates

High turnover is one of the strongest predictors of care quality. National average CNA turnover is ~75%.

RNs
22%
LPNs
CNAs
29%

Health Inspection Deficiencies · Last 3 Years

SeriousImmediate Jeopardy0689Severity JNov 26, 2024

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected: Oct 31, 2024

11 standard deficiencies in the last 3 years

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0880Severity EMar 19, 2026

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0812Severity FMar 20, 2025

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0658Severity DMar 20, 2025

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0657Severity BMar 20, 2025

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0637Severity BMar 20, 2025

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

0741Severity DNov 26, 2024

Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.

0812Severity FJun 6, 2024

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0801Severity FJun 6, 2024

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.

0688Severity DJun 6, 2024

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.

0656Severity DJun 6, 2024

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0637Severity DJun 6, 2024

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

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Civil Monetary Penalties

No civil monetary penalties on record.

Nearby Hospitals

No hospitals found within 10 miles.

Proximity to emergency care is especially important for medically complex residents.

Ownership

Legal Business Name Not Available· Government - County

Data updated weekly from CMS. Last sync: Jun 26, 2026. Medicare.gov Care Compare →

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