505 ENTERPRISE DR, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644
Assisted Living
0.0(0 reviews)
Assisted living & personal care24-hour supervisionMedication management
Often covered
by Medicare / insurance
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VerifiedSkilled Nursing
Buchanan County Health Center
Independence, Iowa5.0(0 reviews)
About Buchanan County Health Center
Buchanan County Health Center is a government - county nursing home in Independence, IA with 39 certified beds, holding a 5-star overall CMS rating.
Community at a glance
Capacity
39 residents
Overall rating
5.0 / 5.0
Location
Independence, IA
Status
Verified community
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
1600 First Street East, Independence, Iowa 50644
Senior living near Independence
505 ENTERPRISE DR SW, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644
Assisted Living
0.0(0 reviews)
Assisted living & personal care24-hour supervisionMedication management
Often covered
by Medicare / insurance
1610 Third Street NE, Independence, IA 50644
Skilled Nursing
3.0(0 reviews)
Medicare & Medicaid certifiedSprinkler systemsSkilled nursing & rehabilitation24-hour licensed nursing
Often covered
by Medicare / insurance
Skilled Nursing — frequently asked questions
Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+
Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.
How much does a nursing home cost?+
A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.
What is the CMS star rating?+
Medicare rates nursing homes 1–5 stars on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. We show these ratings so you can compare quality at a glance.