Nursing Homes, Home Health & Hospice in ZIP 50644 (Independence, IA)
In Independence, IA, ZIP 50644 has 4 listed providers on record (2 nursing homes, 2 assisted living facilities). Compare listings below. The average CMS overall rating among rated providers here is 4.0 out of 5.
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Listed providers in ZIP 50644
What to weigh in ZIP 50644
A sensible first step is to line up the CMS Five-Star ratings, since they distill health inspections, staffing, and quality measures into one score. Treat a strong overall rating as a starting signal, then dig into the inspection findings and staffing numbers that produced it.
For families in ZIP 50644, Independence, IA, the key questions are Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, how care plans are set, and how problems are escalated overnight or on weekends. A personal visit plus direct questions is still the surest way to judge whether a provider fits.
Data profile for ZIP 50644
The current data covers the 4 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 50644: 2 (50%) carry a published CMS overall star rating. Recorded ownership divides as 1 for-profit, 1 government. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 5.0 out of 5 at Buchanan County Health Center (government). Among rated providers, scores span 3.0 to 5.0 out of 5. 2 of these providers report 109 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 3.68 hours per resident-day. Registered-nurse turnover averages 14.6% where reported. 2 providers carry at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $26,751.
| Providers on record | 4 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 4 (50%) |
| Average overall rating | 4.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | Buchanan County Health Center (5.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 for-profit, 1 government |
| Certified beds (total) | 109 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 2 |
Care types in ZIP 50644
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Homes | 2 | View ZIP directory |
| Assisted Living Facilities | 2 | View ZIP directory |
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Certified beds | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARHC PSINDIA01 TRS | Assisted Living Facility | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| Buchanan County Health Center | Nursing Home | 5.0 | government | 39 | 1 |
| PRAIRIE HILLS MANAGEMENT LLC | Assisted Living Facility | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus | Nursing Home | 3.0 | for-profit | 70 | 3 |
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This page draws on public federal datasets including CMS Care Compare and the CMS NPI registry (NPPES), processing date 2026-10-06. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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