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Nursing homes in Buchanan County, Iowa
Buchanan County, Iowa, has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 109 certified beds.
0% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 27 health deficiencies over three cycles, 24.8 per 100 beds against 31.7 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $27K across 3 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Buchanan County | Iowa | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 387 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 0% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 24.8 | 31.7 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.2 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $27K | $7.5M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buchanan County Health Center | Independence | 39 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 30.8 | $4K | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus | Independence | 70 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 21.4 | $23K | 1 Apr 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 3 |
| F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | 3 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 2 |
| F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | 2 |
| F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | 2 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Government | 1 |
| For profit | 1 |
Chains present: Legacy Healthcare (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Buchanan County, Iowa?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 109 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Buchanan County have the highest CMS ratings?
Buchanan County Health Center (5 stars), Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus (3 stars)
How do Buchanan County nursing homes compare with Iowa?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 24.8 per 100 beds against 31.7 statewide.