Buchanan County Health Center
Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa · CCN 16E050 · Government (County) · not part of a chain
CMS rates Buchanan County Health Center 5 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 39 certified beds, 35 residents a day on average. 12 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 at immediate jeopardy; 1 fine totalling $4,011.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 4 / — of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 4.18911 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 1.22235 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 3.37974 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 26.3% (registered nurses 12.5%) |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-19 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-03-31 |
| 2025-03-20 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-03-31 |
| 2025-03-20 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0637 |
B No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657 |
B No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-03-31 |
| 2024-11-26 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated | Past Non-Compliance 2024-10-31 |
| 2024-11-26 complaint survey |
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0741 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0801 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-05 |
| 2024-06-06 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0637 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0688 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-05 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-26 | Fine | $4,011 |
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
CMS lists no ownership for this facility.
What changed
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Buchanan County.