Panora Specialty Care
805 East Main · Panora, IA · 50216 · 6417552700
46 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Care Initiatives
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.17 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.54 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.72 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (12 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 5, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 5, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 5, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected February 7, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E January 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 7, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E April 11, 2024 · found via 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.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165253 · certified since April 1, 1995. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.