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Buchanan County Health Center in Independence, IA

Buchanan County Health Center is a nursing home community in Independence, IA.

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1600 First Street East, Independence, IA 50644

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2.9 from 49 reviews
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Overall Review of Buchanan County Health Center

common 2 reviews mention this

Cafeteria food helps while waiting

The on-site cafeteria is described as having decent food for waiting periods.

At least a couple visitors mention stopping by the cafeteria while they were already at the building, and one review says the cafeteria food and coffee are relatively decent. Another reviewer describes going for the cafeteria because they had heard the food wasn’t bad. Even when visits are longer, the cafeteria is positioned as a small convenience on site.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Service speed is hit or miss

How quickly people are seen varies from fast to very slow.

Some reviews highlight getting seen quickly, including being “in and out” within about an hour, and others describe prompt after-hours visits. Other experiences are slower, such as an urgent care “appointment” that did not start until an hour later and a situation where an appointment window led to being turned away when arrival was judged late. Several comments point to variability in wait times rather than a consistent process.

common 11 reviews mention this

Staff kindness is frequently mentioned

Many reviewers describe staff as polite, kind, and attentive.

A number of reviews say staff members were friendly or personable, with some describing quick attention, respectful communication, and caregivers taking concerns seriously. Others mention specific moments like being greeted, assisted, or treated in a way that felt supportive. While experiences aren’t uniform, positive staff interactions come up repeatedly in the feedback.

caveat 11 reviews mention this

Professionalism is inconsistently reported

Some reviewers report rude, unprofessional, or dismissive interactions.

Several negative reviews describe unprofessional behavior, including arguments overheard, rude receptionist interactions, and staff members seeming dismissive about symptoms or concerns. A few comments also criticize communication and bedside approach, including being treated as if the visit was unwarranted. Together with the positive staff reviews, this creates a pattern where professionalism can vary across visits.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 39 resident community capacity 39 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Hospitals

  • Peoples Memorial Hospital (0 miles)
  • Buchanan County Health Center (0 miles)
  • East Towne Care Center (0.1 miles)
  • West Village Care Center (0.1 miles)
  • Independence Dialysis (0.1 miles)
  • Mental Health Inst (2.8 miles)
  • Winthrop Medical Clinic (7.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Covenant Clinic (0 miles)
  • Covenant Clinic (9.6 miles)
  • MercyOne Oelwein Family Medicine (14.3 miles)
  • Covenant Clinic (14.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Our Redeemer Lutheran (0.1 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (0.6 miles)
  • St Johns Church (0.8 miles)
  • Archdiocese of Dubuque (0.8 miles)
  • First Baptist Church (0.9 miles)
  • Calvary Evangelistic Center (1 miles)
  • Christian Life Church (1.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Ryan Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
  • Hartig Drug (1 miles)
  • Stability Rx (1.7 miles)
  • Between Times Christine Fisher Oelwein (14.4 miles)
  • Oelwein Family Pharmacy (14.4 miles)
  • Schuchmann's Pharmacy (14.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • Okobogi Grill (0.8 miles)
  • Los Jinetes (0.9 miles)
  • Mr. Pete's Mexican Grill (1 miles)
  • Lucky Buffet (1.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.5 miles)
  • Buttermilk Cafe (1.6 miles)
  • Subway (2.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Scotters Coffee (0.8 miles)
  • R & R Cafe (0.9 miles)

Parks

  • Three Elms County Park (1 miles)
  • Veteran's Park (1.1 miles)
  • Cedar Rock State Park (6.6 miles)
  • Boies Bend County Park (6.8 miles)
  • Winthrop City Park (7.2 miles)
  • Fontana Park (9.4 miles)
  • Land of Corn Park Pavillion (9.6 miles)

Transportation

  • Independence Municipal Airport (IIB) (3.8 miles)
  • Independance Airport (4 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (13.6 miles)
  • X-L Specialized Trailers (14.1 miles)

Theaters

  • The Grand Theatre (14.5 miles)

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