Buchanan County Health Center

1600 First Street East, Independence, IA 50644

3193346071

CMS Overall Rating

Summary

Buchanan County Health Center is a 39-bed government - county nursing home located in Independence, Iowa. It has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars and a Trust Score of 100 out of 100, placing it above average for quality and safety. Staff turnover is 28.6%. This facility has received 1 fine(s) totaling $4,011. 1 health deficiency was found during the most recent inspection.

How This Compares

Trust Score100/100 (↑ Better than avg 55/100)

Overall Rating5/5 stars (↑ Better than avg 3/5 stars)

Total Nurse Hours/Resident/Day4.5 hrs (↑ Better than avg 3.8 hrs)

RN Hours/Resident/Day1.17 hrs (↑ Better than avg 0.6 hrs)

Staff Turnover29% (↑ Better than avg 40%)

Deficiencies1 (↑ Better than avg 4)

Red Flags

1 fine(s) totaling $4,011
1 penalty(ies) imposed

CMS Star Ratings

Overall

Health Inspection

Staffing

Quality Measures

Staffing

Total nurse hours/resident/day4.5

RN hours/resident/day1.17

Staff turnover28.6%

RN turnover22.2%

Facility Information

Beds39

Avg residents32.5

OwnershipGovernment - County

Provider typeMedicaid

Deficiencies (last inspection)1

Resident/Family councilYes

Data from CMS Nursing Home Compare, a public database maintained by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or a recommendation. Always visit facilities in person and consult with healthcare professionals before making care decisions.