Buchanan County Health Center
Nursing Home
Healthcare Access Near Buchanan County Health Center
ZIP code 50644 • Independence, Iowa
Some healthcare services require significant travel or wait times in ZIP 50644.
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Location
1600 First Street East, Independence, Iowa, 50644
Condition Relevance
Based on facility type, these are the relevant healthcare access scores for ZIP 50644
Insurance & Accessibility
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Community Demographics
A snapshot of ZIP 50644 • Independence, Iowa
14
People Score
66
Provider Score
32
Hospital Score
7
Travel Score
Facility Data Summary for Buchanan County Health Center
Buchanan County Health Center is a nursing home located in Independence, Iowa operating 39 staffed beds. The profile below combines data from CMS Hospital Compare, Care Compare, the HCAHPS patient-experience survey, and CMS's 30-day outcome measures — cross-referenced against the CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score for the surrounding ZIP code.
Buchanan County Health Center is located in ZIP 50644 (Independence, Iowa). See the full CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score for this area — including provider density, specialist access, social-determinant barriers, and transportation infrastructure — on the ZIP 50644 score page.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Buchanan County Health Center
What kind of healthcare facility is Buchanan County Health Center?
Buchanan County Health Center is a nursing home in Independence, Iowa. The facility operates 39 staffed beds.
What is Buchanan County Health Center's CMS rating?
CMS's overall star rating for Buchanan County Health Center is 4 out of 5. This rating combines patient-experience survey responses (HCAHPS), 30-day readmission and mortality rates, timely and effective care measures, and hospital-acquired condition rates. It's one of several quality signals on this page — ratings shift quarterly as new CMS data is released.
Does Buchanan County Health Center have an emergency room?
No. Buchanan County Health Center does not operate a 24-hour emergency department. For emergencies, dial 911 or use CartoChrome's healthcare-desert map to identify the nearest ER.
Where is Buchanan County Health Center located?
Buchanan County Health Center is located at 1600 First Street East, Independence, Iowa 50644. Phone: 3193346071.
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How Ratings Are Calculated
Facility ratings shown on CartoChrome come from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) star ratings, which evaluate hospitals on mortality, safety of care, readmission, patient experience, effectiveness of care, timeliness of care, and efficient use of medical imaging. Healthcare Access Scores are computed using our proprietary E2SFCA algorithm with SDOH penalty adjustments.
Learn more about our methodology