Buchanan County Health Center
Independence, Iowa 50644 — Overall Rating: 5/5
Location
| Address | 1600 First Street East |
| City | Independence |
| State | Iowa |
| ZIP Code | 50644 |
| County | Buchanan |
| Phone | 3193346071 |
Quality Ratings
| Overall Rating | 5/5 |
| Health Inspection | 4/5 |
| Quality Measures | 5/5 |
| Staffing | 5/5 |
| Long-Stay QM | 5/5 |
| Short-Stay QM | — |
Staffing
| RN Hours per Resident Day | 1.16613 |
| LPN Hours per Resident Day | 0.41151 |
| Aide Hours per Resident Day | 2.87586 |
| Total Nurse Hours per Resident Day | 4.45350 |
Deficiencies & Fines
| Total Deficiencies | 1 |
| Health Inspection Score | 17 |
| Number of Fines | 1 |
| Total Fines | $4,011 |
Facility Information
| Ownership Type | Government - County |
| Certified Beds | 39 |
| Average Residents | 32.5 |
| Special Focus Facility | No |
| CCN | 16E050 |
About This Facility Rating
Nursing home ratings come from the CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System, based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. A 5-star rating indicates above-average quality of care.