Buchanan County Health Center
Buchanan County Health Center is a 39-bed nursing home in Independence, Iowa. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 1974-10-01. It averages 34.5 residents a day.
What harm was found in the violations cited at Buchanan County Health Center?
CMS lists 12 health-inspection deficiencies for Buchanan County Health Center, all of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is J; the most recent health inspection was 2026-03-19.
| Survey date | Tag | Deficiency | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-19 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E |
| 2025-03-20 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F |
| 2025-03-20 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D |
| 2025-03-20 | F0637, F0657 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | B |
| 2024-11-26 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J |
| 2024-11-26 | F0741 | Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. | D |
| 2024-06-06 | F0801, F0812 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F |
| 2024-06-06 | F0637, F0656, F0688 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D |
Why was Buchanan County Health Center fined?
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-26 | Fine | $4,011 |
How is Buchanan County Health Center staffed?
| Measure | This facility | IA average |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.18911 | 3.81506 |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 26.3 | 44.0 |
| Average number of residents per day | 34.5 | 52.4 |
Who owns Buchanan County Health Center?
Buchanan County Health Center is registered with CMS as Government - County.
Were you or a family member harmed at Buchanan County Health Center?