Buchanan County Health Center
Nursing home in Independence, Iowa
Operator not listed in the official record
Independence, Iowa · Buchanan
Small · Government · Rural
About Buchanan County Health Center
Buchanan County Health Center is a small nursing home located in Independence, Iowa. Its CMS Five-Star overall rating is 5 out of 5 — much above average for IA. Health inspections rate 3/5, staffing 5/5, and quality measures 5/5.
Buchanan County Health Center is one of 2 nursing homes in Independence, Iowa. The suburb average is 4★, and Buchanan County Health Center rates 5★ overall. It currently scores at or above every other home in Independence on overall rating.
Rating breakdown
What does Buchanan County Health Center cost?
Buchanan County Health Center does not publish a public rate sheet. The figures below are state and national median monthly costs for nursing home care, based on the Genworth Cost of Care Survey. Use them as a planning benchmark — request a written quote from Buchanan County Health Center for your specific room type, level of care, and Medicaid status.
| Room type | Iowa median | National median | Annual (Iowa) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-private room | $7,300/mo | $8,669/mo | $87,600 |
| Private room | $8,167/mo | $9,733/mo | $98,004 |
Estimates only. Actual prices vary by room, care level, and payor source. See our guide to paying for a nursing home and VA Aid & Attendance benefits.
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Frequently asked questions about Buchanan County Health Center
Five-Star Quality Ratings are published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) using data from health inspections, payroll-based staffing reports, and clinical quality measures. Ratings reflect the most recent CMS extract we have imported — always confirm current ratings on Medicare.gov Care Compare before making care decisions.
Last updated: September 3, 2026 · Data refreshed from CMS Care Compare.