Facility WatchInspection records for every certified US nursing home
Buchanan County Health Center
1600 First Street East Independence, IA 50644 (319) 334-6071
CCN
16E050
Certified beds
39
Ownership
Government - County
Nurse staffing
5.57
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted
Registered nurses: 1.46 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover: 29% a year
Derived by CMS from the Payroll-Based Journal and refreshed quarterly.
Inspection history
Inspected March 19, 2026
1 citation · Health
E
F0880No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 20, 2026
Inspected March 20, 2025
4 citations · Health
B
F0637No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Pattern
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 31, 2025
B
F0657No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Pattern
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 31, 2025
D
F0658No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 31, 2025
F
F0812No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 31, 2025
Inspected November 26, 2024
2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0741No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 27, 2024
J
F0689Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Past Non-Compliance · corrected October 31, 2024
Inspected June 6, 2024
5 citations · Health
D
F0637No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 5, 2024
D
F0656No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 5, 2024
D
F0688No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 5, 2024
F
F0801No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 5, 2024
F
F0812No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 5, 2024