nursing home in Panora, IA
Panora Specialty Care
805 East Main, Panora, IA 50216 · (641) 219-4335
★★★★★3
Average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★2
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Panora Specialty Care at a glance
Panora Specialty Care is a 46-bed non-profit nursing home in Panora, Iowa (Guthrie County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the Iowa average of 3.1.
Residents receive about 2.9 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (January 5, 2026) found 3 health citations. The Iowa average is 6.5.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 50% per year (state average 44%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 46
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Care Initiatives
- Medicare-certified since
- April 1, 1995
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Guthrie County
- CMS Certification Number
- 165253
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Average |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 2.90 hrs | 3.82 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.53 hrs | 0.74 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.61 hrs | 2.52 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.63 hrs | 3.37 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 50% | 44% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 50% | 42.1% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 2 | 0 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 3 | 6 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 22 | 54.5 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $19,286 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 46 | 65 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 41 | 52 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 88.5% | 81.5% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.5% | 3.8% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 10.8% | 4.2% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 30.2% | 19.5% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 8.3% | 17.1% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 15.6% | 16.6% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 8.9% | 4.6% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 1.6% | 4.2% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 31.7% | 20.8% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 27.4% | 25.6% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 92.5% | 95.3% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 94% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 55% | 73.3% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 89.3% | 84% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 12 health deficiencies and 19 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 5, 2026 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 12, 2026 |
| January 5, 2026 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 2, 2026 |
| January 5, 2026 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 5, 2026 |
| January 5, 2026 Fire safety | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0741 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 9, 2026 |
| January 5, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 13, 2026 |
| January 5, 2026 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 13, 2026 |
| January 5, 2026 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 13, 2026 |
| May 14, 2025 Complaint | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 30, 2025 |
| May 14, 2025 Complaint | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 30, 2025 |
| January 15, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 27, 2025 |
| January 15, 2025 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 24, 2025 |
| January 15, 2025 Fire safety | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 5, 2025 |
| January 15, 2025 Fire safety | Use approved construction type or materials. Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0161 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 30, 2025 |
| January 15, 2025 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 27, 2025 |
| January 15, 2025 Complaint | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 7, 2025 |
| January 15, 2025 Complaint | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0725 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 7, 2025 |
| January 15, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 7, 2025 |
| April 11, 2024 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 30, 2024 |
| April 11, 2024 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 24, 2024 |
| April 11, 2024 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 24, 2024 |
| April 11, 2024 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 22, 2024 |
| April 11, 2024 Fire safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 30, 2024 |
| April 11, 2024 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 17, 2024 |
| April 11, 2024 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 26, 2024 |
| April 11, 2024 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 25, 2024 |
| April 11, 2024 Fire safety | Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0343 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 22, 2024 |
| April 11, 2024 Fire safety | Have an externally vented heating system. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0522 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 25, 2024 |
| April 11, 2024 Complaint | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 10, 2024 |
| April 11, 2024 Complaint | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 10, 2024 |
| April 11, 2024 Complaint | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 10, 2024 |
| February 6, 2024 Complaint | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 27, 2024 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARE INITIATIVES Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 09/01/2009 |
| COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST COMPANY, NA Organization | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
| COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST COMPANY, NA Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/10/2025 |
| JASEK, JACQUELYNE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/10/2025 |
| STREHLE, JOSHUA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| BEAL, MICHAEL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2020 |
| BOWEN, LANE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| CAROTHERS, MARY JANE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| CHILDS, KEVIN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| CORLESS, PETER Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| KREIN, KEITH Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/29/2022 |
| RUST, ELIZABETH Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| STURM, DENISE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| UPMEYER, LINDA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/29/2022 |
| BEAL, MICHAEL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2020 |
| DIXON, DAVID Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2016 |
| DRAKE, EMILY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/04/2023 |
| GILYARD, TANYA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/23/2025 |
| KUHN, JERAMY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/25/2008 |
| MCDYER, JESSICA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/22/2023 |
| BOEVE, DESTINY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| JASEK, JACQUELYNE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/18/2023 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Panora Specialty Care's rating?
Panora Specialty Care has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Iowa nursing homes is 3.1 stars.
How many inspection citations did Panora Specialty Care receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 3 citations, compared with a Iowa average of 6.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Panora Specialty Care accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Panora Specialty Care?
It is non profit - corporation and part of Care Initiatives. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Panora Specialty Care and how do I contact it?
Panora Specialty Care is at 805 East Main, Panora, IA 50216. Phone: (641) 219-4335.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.