Panora Specialty Care
Panora, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165253) · 46 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (641) 219-4335 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Panora Specialty Care has a CMS overall star rating of 3, which is at the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Panora Specialty Care reports total nurse staffing of about 2.90 hours per resident per day, including 0.53 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
Panora Specialty Care has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. This facility does not carry the CMS abuse icon and is not listed under the Special Focus program based on available data.
About this facility
Panora Specialty Care is a non-profit nursing home in Panora, Guthrie County, Iowa, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since April 1995. The facility has 46 certified beds and an average daily census of 40.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Panora Specialty Care holds an overall star rating of 3, which is at the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 2.90, including 0.53 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 — no federal fines on record — and no payment denials for this facility.
This facility does not carry the CMS abuse icon, and it is not currently designated under the CMS Special Focus program according to the data provided.
Panora Specialty Care is part of the Care Initiatives chain, which operates 43 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details and inspection reports directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Panora Specialty Care has an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 2.90 hours per resident per day, with 0.53 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing rating of 2 stars; nursing turnover is 50.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, the data shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 46 certified beds and an average daily census of 40.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit corporation and part of the Care Initiatives chain, which operates 43 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 1, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3, 3, 2, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6412194335 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6412194335 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165253?state=IA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.