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Visit Buchanan County
Address
1600 FIRST ST EAST
Independence, IA 50644
Phone
Government - Local
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitebchealth.org
Facilities & services
25
total beds
2
operating rooms
Critical access
facility type
Surgery
Anesthesiology
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
1 hr 30 min of 349 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
2 hr 10 min of 18 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
0% of 5,506 visits
Compared to other US hospitals
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
- About average
What patients say
Hospital rating
78% rated 9 or 10 of 10
no star
78%
Would recommend
85% would definitely recommend
no star
85%
Nurse communication
90% said nurses always communicated well
no star
90%
Doctor communication
92% said doctors always communicated well
no star
92%
Cleanliness
80% said the room was always clean
no star
80%
Quietness at night
67% said the area was always quiet at night
no star
67%
Clinicians on staff
125
total clinicians
2
ER physicians
By specialty
Cardiology 7
Orthopedic surgery 7
Internal medicine 3
General surgery 2
Interventional cardiology 2
Pulmonology 2
Neurology 1
Anesthesiology 1
Hematology / oncology 1
Radiology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Buchanan County Health Center?

Buchanan County Health Center does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (319) 332-0999 for the most current wait estimate.

Should I go to the ER or to urgent care?

For life-threatening symptoms , chest pain, stroke signs (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty), severe bleeding, breathing difficulty, or loss of consciousness , call 911 and head to the ER. For minor injuries, fevers, low-grade illness, or anything non-emergency, urgent care is usually faster and cheaper. See urgent care in Iowa.

Is Buchanan County Health Center open 24 hours?

Most Medicare-certified ERs in the US run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To confirm the current status of Buchanan County Health Center, call (319) 332-0999.

Where is Buchanan County Health Center located?

Buchanan County Health Center is located at 1600 First St East, Independence, IA, 50644. Phone: (319) 332-0999.