Critical access hospital in Independence, IA
Buchanan County Health Center
1600 First St East, Independence, IA 50644 · (319) 332-0999
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient surveyNot rated
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Buchanan County Health Center at a glance
Buchanan County Health Center is a non-profit critical access hospital in Independence, Iowa (Buchanan County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
91% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 90 minutes in the ER, better than the Iowa median of 127 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Other
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Buchanan County
- CMS Certification Number
- 161335
How CMS scored this hospital
Number of measures in each group where the hospital was better, no different, or worse than the national rate.
| Measure group | Better | No different | Worse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality (death rates) | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Safety of care | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 90% | 77.7% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 91% | 75.8% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 38 | 275 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 90 min | 127 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 0% | 1.3% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 82% | 78.8% | 74.5% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.1% | 17% | 17.3% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Buchanan County Health Center's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Buchanan County Health Center. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Buchanan County Health Center?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 90 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Iowa median is 127 minutes.
Does Buchanan County Health Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Buchanan County Health Center and how do I contact it?
Buchanan County Health Center is at 1600 First St East, Independence, IA 50644. Phone: (319) 332-0999.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.