Buchanan County Health Center
1600 First Street East, Independence, IA, 50644 · CCN 16E050
Buchanan County Health Center is a CMS-certified skilled nursing facility located in Independence, Iowa. According to official CMS Health Deficiency data, this facility has 11 deficiency citations across 3 CMS surveys, with the most recent survey conducted in March 2025. The facility's history includes 1 Immediate Jeopardy-level citation.
Top Deficiency Citations
- F0637 — Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition (2 citations)
- F0812 — Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (2 citations)
- F0741 — Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. (1 citation)
- F0801 — 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. (1 citation)
- F0656 — Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (1 citation)
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