Buchanan County Health Center
Buchanan County Health Center is a government - county nursing facility in Independence, Iowa. Its CMS overall rating is ★★★★★ (5 of 5).
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Address | 1600 First Street East |
| City | Independence, IA 50644 |
| County | Buchanan |
| Phone | 3193346071 |
| Ownership | Government - County |
| Provider type | Medicaid |
| Certified beds | 39 |
| Average residents/day | 34.5 |
| First approved (Medicare/Medicaid) | 1974-10-01 |
CMS star ratings
| Rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | ★★★★★ (5 of 5) |
| Health inspection rating | ★★★★☆ (4 of 5) |
| Quality measure (QM) rating | ★★★★☆ (4 of 5) |
| Staffing rating | ★★★★★ (5 of 5) |
CMS rates health inspections, staffing and quality measures separately and combines them into the overall rating. Read the components together: a facility with strong inspections but weak staffing is a different risk than one with the reverse.
Staffing and turnover
| Nurse aide hours | 2.62 h/resident/day |
| LPN hours | 0.35 h/resident/day |
| RN hours | 1.22 h/resident/day |
| Total nurse hours | 4.19 h/resident/day |
| Weekend nurse hours | 3.38 h/resident/day |
| Total nursing turnover | 26.3% |
| RN turnover | 12.5% |
Higher nurse hours per resident per day generally mean more hands-on care; low turnover suggests a more stable workforce. Weekend hours and RN hours matter most for clinical coverage.
Flags and notes
- CMS high-performing facility
- Located inside a hospital
Location and contact
Buchanan County Health Center is at 1600 First Street East, Independence, IA 50644 in Buchanan. Call 3193346071 for admissions and visits.
Nearby nursing homes
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Frequently asked questions
What is the CMS rating of Buchanan County Health Center?
Buchanan County Health Center has an overall CMS rating of ★★★★★ (5 of 5), with a health inspection rating of ★★★★☆ (4 of 5) and a staffing rating of ★★★★★ (5 of 5).
How many beds does Buchanan County Health Center have?
It is certified for 39 beds and averages 34.5 residents per day.
Who owns Buchanan County Health Center?
It is a government - county facility.