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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
F0880 No 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
F0637 No 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
F0657 No 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
F0658 No 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
F0812 No 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
F0741 No 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
F0689 Immediate 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
F0637 No 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
F0656 No 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
F0688 No 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
F0801 No 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
F0812 No 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

Penalties

DateTypeAmount
November 26, 2024Fine$4,011