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Panora Specialty Care

805 East Main, Panora, IA 50216 · Guthrie County

Panora Specialty Care in Panora offers Skilled Nursing, Long Term Care, Rehab Therapy. Learn more about our services at Care Initiatives.

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Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.

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Availability outlookModerate availability

Typically 81% full — openings are usually available.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

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A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Panora

Panora Specialty Care is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Panora, IA, with 46 certified beds and an average of about 37 residents per day. It operates as part of the Care Initiatives network.

Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.17 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.54 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 37.5%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 3 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average nurse staffing (3.17 hrs/resident/day)

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Panora for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds: 46
Avg. residents/day: 37
Ownership: Non profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Care Initiatives
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 165253

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$8,860–$11,100/mo (median $9,710)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Des Moines prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 3.17; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.54; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 37.5%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 3
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2026-01-05
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (12 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-01-05Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

2026-01-05Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

2026-01-05Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2025-05-14Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

2025-05-14Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

2025-01-15Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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

2025-01-15Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2025-01-15Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Memory care
✓ Daily activities & events

Location

805 East Main, Panora, IA

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Panora Specialty Care

How much does Panora Specialty Care cost?

Panora Specialty Care does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Panora, IA area typically runs $8,860–$11,100 per month (median $9,710, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Panora Specialty Care's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Panora Specialty Care 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Panora Specialty Care?

Staff provide about 3.17 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 37.5% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Panora Specialty Care?

Panora Specialty Care has 12 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-01-05). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Panora Specialty Care have availability?

Typically 81% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Panora Specialty Care offer?

Panora Specialty Care in Panora, IA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 46 beds.

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