Buchanan County Health Center
1600 First Street East, Independence, IA, 50644
Ownership type: Government - County.
At a glance
- CMS overall
- 5
- of 5
- Health inspection
- 4
- of 5
- Staffing
- 5
- of 5
- Quality measures
- 5
- of 5
- Certified beds
- 39
- CMS-reported
CMS rating profile
The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.
Rating profile
How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21
Comparative context
This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Inspections and citations
Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.
Citation profile
How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21
Methodology
Federal records
Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.
- Federal fines (CMP)
- $4,011
- 1 record
- Payment denials
- None
- Reporting window
- ~3 yrs
- CMS-reported records
Fine and payment-denial timelines
Federal fines (CMP)
Fine records over time, sized by amount.
- Nov 26, 2024$4,011
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21
Payment denials
Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.
No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21
Methodology
Staffing and care
Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.
Selected care measures
How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.
Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.
Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Ownership
Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.
| Owner / organization | Role |
|---|---|
| — | Ownership Data Not Available |
Looking for reviews of Buchanan County Health Center?
A direct answer, and where to find first-hand accounts.
SeniorCareRating.com does not publish consumer reviews, testimonials, or any rating of its own — not for Buchanan County Health Center and not for any provider. Nothing on this page is an opinion about the care delivered here.
What this page does contain is the public CMS record: state-survey inspection findings with their dates and severity, staffing levels, quality measures, federal penalty records, and ownership. Those are documented findings from official inspections and reporting rather than individual accounts, so they answer a different — and independently verifiable — part of the same question. See the record for Buchanan County Health Center
For first-hand accounts, the most reliable routes are people rather than pages: ask the provider directly for references from current residents or clients and their families, and speak with your state long-term care ombudsman, whose office advocates for residents and tracks complaints independently of the provider. Ombudsman services are free and confidential.
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Nearby facilities
Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Buchanan County.
Verify the current location and license with official sources.
| Facility | Location | Overall | Health | Staffing | CMS abuse icon | Federal penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center CCN 165006 | Des Moines, IA | 4 | 4 | 4 | Not shown | $44,814 |
| Harmony Cedar Rapids CCN 165017 | Cedar Rapids, IA | 1 | 1 | 2 | Not shown | $61,400 |
| Chautauqua Guest Home #2 CCN 165019 | Charles City, IA | 5 | 4 | 5 | Not shown | $0 |
| Oaknoll Retirement Residence CCN 165030 | Iowa City, IA | 5 | 5 | 5 | Not shown | $0 |
| Harmony Davenport CCN 165033 | Davenport, IA | 2 | 2 | 3 | Not shown | $30,186 |
| Harmony Waterloo CCN 165034 | Waterloo, IA | 1 | 1 | 3 | Shown | $146,830 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Buchanan County Health Center's CMS rating?
Buchanan County Health Center has a 5-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.
Where is Buchanan County Health Center located?
Buchanan County Health Center is located at 1600 First Street East, Independence, IA, 50644 in Buchanan County, and CMS lists 39 certified beds.
Does Buchanan County Health Center have federal penalties or payment denials on record?
The CMS data includes $4,011 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for Buchanan County Health Center over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.
How does Buchanan County Health Center's rating compare to nearby facilities?
Buchanan County Health Center's CMS overall rating is 5 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 4 across 2 facilities in Buchanan County, and 3.13 across Iowa. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.
Does SeniorCareRating.com have reviews for Buchanan County Health Center?
No. SeniorCareRating.com does not publish user reviews, ratings of its own, or testimonials about any facility. What this page shows instead is the public CMS record: state-survey inspection findings with their dates and severity, staffing and quality-measure ratings, federal penalty records, and ownership. Those are documented findings from official inspections rather than individual opinions, so they answer a different — and verifiable — part of the same question. For residents' and families' own accounts, ask the facility for references and speak with your state long-term care ombudsman.
How can I verify Buchanan County Health Center's current information?
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Technical appendix
Record identifiers
- CMS provider number (CCN)
- 16E050
- Ownership type
- Government - County
- Certified beds
- 39
- Data snapshot
- 2026-08-21
All 12 citation records
| Date | CMS tag | Severity | Type | CMS deficiency status | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | 0880 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | 0637 | B | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | 0657 | B | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | 0658 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | 0812 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Nov 26, 2024 | 0689 | J | Complaint | Past Non-Compliance | Oct 31, 2024 |
| Nov 26, 2024 | 0741 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Jun 6, 2024 | 0637 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 5, 2024 |
| Jun 6, 2024 | 0656 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 5, 2024 |
| Jun 6, 2024 | 0688 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 5, 2024 |
| Jun 6, 2024 | 0801 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 5, 2024 |
| Jun 6, 2024 | 0812 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 5, 2024 |
How to verify this data
- The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
- Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
- Any recent complaint investigations
- Current ownership and license status
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Ratings and records are CMS-reported summaries of past data, not a judgment about current conditions. See methodology.