Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2025-12-11 | 7 | 2025-12-11 | 7 |
| Cycle 2 | 2024-11-14 | 4 | 2024-11-14 | 4 |
| Cycle 3 | 2023-10-19 | 4 | 2023-10-19 | 4 |
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
1610 Third Street Ne · Independence, IA 50644 · Buchanan County
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2025-12-11 | 7 | 2025-12-11 | 7 |
| Cycle 2 | 2024-11-14 | 4 | 2024-11-14 | 4 |
| Cycle 3 | 2023-10-19 | 4 | 2023-10-19 | 4 |
2 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 2 carry J–L. 6 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-01 · complaintEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-10Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-10Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-22Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-26Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-29Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-31Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-15Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-11Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-31Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Past Non-Compliance · 2025-10-20 · complaintHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-30 · complaintEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-30 · complaintProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-30 · complaintProtect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-15 · complaintTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-15 · complaintProvide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-14Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-14Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-19Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Waiver has been granted · 2024-12-24Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-20Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-02Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-02-08 · complaintImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-15Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-06 | Fine | $9,113 | 0 |
| 2024-01-08 | Fine | $13,627 | 0 |
| 2024-01-08 | Payment Denial | $0 | 8 |
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
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