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HomeIowaPanora Specialty Care

Panora Specialty Care

805 East Main, Panora, IA 502166417552700WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.6on Google(11 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
46
certified

How Panora Specialty Care Compares in Iowa

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Iowa. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
3/5
IA average
3.1/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
IA average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
2/5
IA average
3.6/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
2.90 hrs/day
IA average
3.81 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.53 hrs/day
IA average
0.74 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
50.0%
IA average
44.1%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Reported nursing time is 2.90 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.81.
Reported RN time is 0.53 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.74.
Staff turnover is 50.0%, higher than the Iowa average of 44.1%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
9
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 15, 2025
Most recent cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 5, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 6 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,148/mo
Iowa median
Private Room
$8,091/mo
Iowa median
Guthrie County 65+
2,425
22.8% of county
County Population
10,619
Guthrie County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Panora Specialty Care is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Panora, Iowa with 46 certified beds. It has been operating since 1995. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
46
Avg Residents/Day
40.7
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Apr 1, 1995
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Guthrie
Last Inspection
Jan 5, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3
Weighted Score
22.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (12)

F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jan 5, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jan 5, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 5, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: May 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: May 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Jan 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jan 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor 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.

Survey: Apr 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Apr 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Feb 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.61 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.77 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.53 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing2.90 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.63 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
50.0%
RN Turnover
50.0%
Administrators Left
2

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (22)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
CARE INITIATIVES5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Sep 1, 2009
COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST COMPANY, NA5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 1, 2025
BEAL, MICHAELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 1, 2020
BOWEN, LANECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
CAROTHERS, MARY JANECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
CHILDS, KEVINCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
CORLESS, PETERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
KREIN, KEITHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 29, 2022
RUST, ELIZABETHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
STURM, DENISECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
UPMEYER, LINDACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 29, 2022
BEAL, MICHAELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 1, 2020
DIXON, DAVIDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 1, 2016
DRAKE, EMILYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 4, 2023
GILYARD, TANYACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 23, 2025
KUHN, JERAMYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 25, 2008
MCDYER, JESSICACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 22, 2023
BOEVE, DESTINYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
JASEK, JACQUELYNEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 18, 2023
COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST COMPANY, NAADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 10, 2025
JASEK, JACQUELYNEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 10, 2025
STREHLE, JOSHUAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Panora Specialty Care and nearby alternatives.

All Iowa facilities
Panora Specialty Care
Panora, IACurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
The New Homestead Care Center
Guthrie Center, IA6.8 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Community Care Center
Stuart, IA13.6 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Perry Lutheran Home
Perry, IA16.9 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $16,351
Adel Acres
Adel, IA17.4 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $16,544
Perry Lutheran Homes Eden Acres Campus
Perry, IA17.6 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $9,110
Spurgeon Manor
Dallas Center, IA20.4 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Panora Specialty Care
Panora, IA · Current facility
—3/53/52/5None recorded
The New Homestead Care Center
Guthrie Center, IA
6.8 mi2/52/53/5None recorded
Community Care Center
Stuart, IA
13.6 mi5/53/55/5None recorded
Perry Lutheran Home
Perry, IA
16.9 mi1/51/54/5$16,351
Adel Acres
Adel, IA
17.4 mi1/51/51/5$16,544
Perry Lutheran Homes Eden Acres Campus
Perry, IA
17.6 mi2/52/54/5$9,110
Spurgeon Manor
Dallas Center, IA
20.4 mi5/54/55/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Panora Specialty Care?▾
Panora Specialty Care has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Panora Specialty Care cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Iowa is $7,148/month for a semi-private room and $8,091/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Panora Specialty Care participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Panora Specialty Care had any health inspection violations?▾
Panora Specialty Care had 3 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 5, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Panora Specialty Care?▾
Panora Specialty Care provides 2.90 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.53 RN hours, 0.77 LPN hours, and 1.61 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 50.0%.
How many beds does Panora Specialty Care have?▾
Panora Specialty Care has 46 certified beds with an average of 40.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 88% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Care Initiatives chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Panora Specialty Care?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Iowa. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Panora Specialty Care?▾
On Google Maps, Panora Specialty Care has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 11 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.

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