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Buchanan County Health Center, Independence, IA: 5 star rating, fined $4,011 across 1 fine
Buchanan County Health Center in Independence, IA is run by Legal Business Name Not Available, with no owner listed in the CMS ownership file, is rated 5 of 5 stars by Medicare, and was fined $4,011 across 1 fine in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 12 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on March 19, 2026, and 1 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
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- Address
- 1600 First Street East, Independence, IA 50644
- Overall rating
- 5 of 5 stars
- Health inspection rating
- 4 of 5
- Staffing rating
- 5 of 5
- Quality measure rating
- 2 of 5
- Certified beds
- 39
- Residents per day
- 34 on average
- Ownership type
- Government, County
- Legal business name
- Legal Business Name Not Available
- Fines
- $4,011 across 1 fine, three years to October 1, 2026
- Payment denials
- 0
- Health citations
- 12, of which 1 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
- Latest survey
- March 19, 2026
- CMS Certification Number
- 16E050
- On Care Compare
- Medicare Care Compare
Fines and payment denials
Every fine and payment denial CMS lists for this facility in the three years, newest first.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Denial starts | Denial days | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 26, 2024 | Fine | $4,011 | Not listed | data.cms.gov |
Recent health citations
Citations from health inspections, newest first.
| Survey date | Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status | Corrected on | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 19, 2026 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 20, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| March 20, 2025 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 31, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| March 20, 2025 | F658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 31, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| March 20, 2025 | F657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | B: pattern, minimal harm potential | Corrected | March 31, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| March 20, 2025 | F637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | B: pattern, minimal harm potential | Corrected | March 31, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| November 26, 2024 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J: isolated, immediate jeopardy | Past noncompliance | October 31, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| November 26, 2024 | F741 | Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | December 27, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| June 6, 2024 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | July 5, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| June 6, 2024 | F801 | 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. | F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | July 5, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| June 6, 2024 | F688 | 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: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | July 5, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| June 6, 2024 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | July 5, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| June 6, 2024 | F637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | July 5, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
Also on SpecStream
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