Independence, IA 50644
CMS Certification Number (CCN): 16E050 · 39 beds
Buchanan County Health Center is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Independence, IA (CMS Certification Number 16E050). CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 4/5, staffing 5/5, quality measures 4/5). Federal inspection records list 12 health deficiencies, including 1 immediate jeopardy citation. The most recent survey date on record is March 19, 2026. Federal civil monetary penalties on record total $4K across 1 fine. This page summarizes public CMS inspection, staffing, penalty, and ownership data so families can research a nursing home before choosing care. It is not medical advice or a recommendation.
| Overall CMS rating | ★★★★★ 5/5 |
| Health inspection | ★★★★☆ 4/5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ 5/5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★☆ 4/5 |
| Total health deficiencies | 12 |
| Most recent inspection / survey date | March 19, 2026 |
| Serious deficiency flags | 1 |
| Harm citations | 0 |
| Immediate jeopardy citations | 1 |
| Total federal fines | $4K |
| Fine count | 1 |
| Staffing star rating | ★★★★★ 5/5 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.22 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident day | 4.19 |
| Days with zero RN hours | 0.0% |
Ownership type: Government - County