Buchanan County Health Center
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What this means for your family
Choosing Buchanan County Health Center means your loved one is in a facility that ranks well on Medicare quality measures. High RN hours correlate directly with lower rates of hospital readmission and better specialized care coordination. While no facility is perfect, the clinical data here is encouraging.
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 15 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents whose walking got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Families have filed complaint reports leading to deficiencies regarding safety supervision and behavioral health staffing. The facility shows recurring issues with care planning and resident assessments across multiple surveys, plus ongoing problems with food safety and preparation. While all deficiencies have correction dates, the pattern of repeat issues in care planning and the complaint-triggered safety concerns warrant careful consideration when evaluating this facility.
Mar 19, 2026Routine4
Construction Deficiencies
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Mar 20, 2025Routine6
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Nov 26, 2024Complaint2
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Jun 6, 2024Routine5
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Nov 26, 2024
$4,011
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing
Apr 8, 2026InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Mar 19, 2026InspectionClean
Fed violations: 1, State violations: 0
Apr 9, 2025InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Mar 20, 2025InspectionClean
Fed violations: 4, State violations: 0
Dec 31, 2024OtherClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Nov 26, 2024OtherClean
Fed violations: 2, State violations: 1
Jul 8, 2024InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Jun 6, 2024InspectionClean
Fed violations: 5, State violations: 0
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Buchanan County Health Center
government
Ownership & Management
Owners
Undisclosed
Ownership Data Not Available · Organization
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