Buchanan County Health Center

1600 First Street East, Independence IA, 50644

Resident Review Score
5.6
|
Good
Starting price

$5,475

For this area
$$$
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Buchanan County Health Center is a nursing home in Independence, IA, with 39 certified beds. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living care and has an independent living option. Please note that this nursing facility is located in a hospital. Buchanan County Health Center offers multiple therapy services to its residents, including occupational and physical therapists (in-house). In addition, access to a speech therapist is provided. Buchanan County Health Center offers dental care to its residents.

Costs at this community start at $5,475 and range up to $6,281 per month. The average price in the community is $5,878, which is higher than the average cost of $4,535 for nursing home care in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. Depending on other care the resident needs, additional care or services may increase the cost of care. This facility is Medicaid certified.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 4.1 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 1.5 hours with licensed nurses (0.9 by an RN and 0.6 by an LPN) and 2.6 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

To ensure the safety of all residents, the facility provides an emergency call system. Special diet meals are not always available. This community provides no or low-sodium meals. Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. See our amenity list below for more information.

There are six hospitals within 25 miles of Buchanan County Health Center. The two closest hospitals are Buchanan County Health Center, which is 0.0 miles away, and Mercy Hospital Of Franciscan Sisters-Oelwein, which is 14.2 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 5, meaning it is in the top 10% of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The ratings for the staff are excellent and the quality ratings are average, with a rating of 4.

Some of the key amenities available at Buchanan County Health Center are:

  • Outdoor Areas
  • Activity Center

For personalized guidance, current availability, and help scheduling a tour, call our senior living advisors at1 (844) 240-4458 or reach the community directly at(319) 334-6071

Pricing for Buchanan County Health Center

$4,535Avg. Local Starting Price
Buchanan County Health Center$5,475

Starting price

  • Within 25 Miles$4,896
  • In Cedar Rapids-Waterloo-Dubuque$4,535
  • In IA$4,649

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Resident Review Score
5.6
|
Good
#1 in Independence, IA
Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved7
Loved0
Good0
Average1
Below Average8

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

This community has received numerous positive remarks from users about the thoughtful and extensive care they provide. Many appreciate the efforts made by the community in scheduling necessary follow-up visits, managing medical debt through payment arrangements, and the general welcoming and skilled approach of the staff. Experiences at their Wound Clinic and with long-term physicians have been highlighted as exceptionally positive, with patients feeling that staff members often go above and beyond in their duties. The love, compassion, and cleanliness of their rehabilitation services are notably appreciated, making families feel at ease about the care of their loved ones. Moreover, the attentiveness, quick service, and friendly atmosphere provided by their staff during visits have been a source of comfort and satisfaction for many.
However, amidst the praise, there have been a few areas of concern mentioned by more than one reviewer. Issues such as inconsistency in opening hours and some staff members lacking the necessary professionalism or skills to adequately address patients' health concerns have been pointed out. Specifically, complaints about the handling of emergency situations in a manner that felt dismissive to the patients' needs and the disregard of parents’ concerns regarding their child's health until specialist consultation were needed have been noted. Despite these criticisms, the positive aspects of care, including personal experiences of quick and effective diagnosis, treatment, and the overall feeling of being in a supportive and caring environment, have been dominant in most users' reviews.

AI generated summary of real reviews

ANNUAL DATA

Buchanan County Health Center

Availability

Each community has a certified number of beds that are available.

certified beds

39
68.2

Local Avg

Ratings

User ratings are a trustworthy source of information about a community.

overall

5
3.2

Local Avg

health inspection

4
3.1

Local Avg

quality

4
3.4

Local Avg

staff

5
3.2

Local Avg

Incidents

Incidents within a community must be reported and documented.

facility reported

0
1.4

Local Avg

infection control citations

0
1.4

Local Avg

fines

0
2.3

Local Avg

amount of fines

$0
$27,305

Local Avg

Staff Hours (per resident per day)

licensed staff hours

1
1.2

Local Avg

total nurse hours

4
3.5

Local Avg

weekend nurse hours

3
3.1

Local Avg

weekend rn hours

1
0.5

Local Avg

Staff Turnover (per year)

nursing staff

27
52.4

Local Avg

registered nurses

22
46.5

Local Avg

administrators who left

0
0.7

Local Avg

Facility Details

  • Legal name

    BUCHANAN COUNTY HEALTH CENTER

  • Ownership type

    Government - County

  • Federal Provider Number

    16E050

  • Provider SSA county code

    90

  • Certification

    Medicaid

  • Medicaid start date

    October 01, 1974

  • Type of council

    Resident

  • Ownership change in last 12 months

    No

  • Health inspection in last 2 years

    No

  • Located in hospital

    Yes

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community

    No

Amenities

Buchanan County Health Center

Outdoor Areas
Activity Center

Complaints

0 Penalties Imposed

0 Health Complaint Deficienceis

0 Health Standard Deficiencies

$0 In Fines Imposed

0 Payment Denials

0 Total Complaints Reported

0 Total Deficiencies Reported

0 Total Fines Imposed

0 Total Incidents Reported

Activities & Fitness

Activity Center

Health And Wellness Programs

Library & Computer Lounge

Care

Balance Problems

Certified Nurse Practitioners

Dental Care

Diabetic

Occupational Therapy

Podiatry Services

Sensory Integration

Speech Therapy

Services

Beauty Shop

Maintenance

Transportation Services Available

Additional Features

Certified By Medicare

Chinese

French

Hindi

Spanish

Vietnamese

Dining & Nutrition

Coffee Shop

Healthy Snacks

Low Sodium

Meals Provided

Safety

Emergency Call System

Accommodations

Fully Furnished Available

Housekeeping

Outdoor Areas

Neighborhood

Saint Louis University Hospital

Hospitals

Buchanan County Health Center

1600 First Street East

Distance: 0.0 miles

Mental Health Institute

Po Box 111

Distance: 2.8 miles

Mercy Hospital Of Franciscan Sisters

201 8Th Avenue Southeast

Distance: 14.2 miles

Churches

Our Redeemer Lutheran

120 17th Avenue Northeast, Independence

Distance: 0.1 miles

Bethel Baptist Church

614 3rd Street Northeast, Independence

Distance: 0.6 miles

Immanuel Lutheran Church

512 5th Street Northeast, Independence

Distance: 0.8 miles

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