Panora Specialty Care
805 East Main, Panora, IA 50216
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Panora Specialty Care Compares
Panora Specialty Care is a 46-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Panora, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (10.8%) is above the Iowa average of 4.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 46 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 88% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 30.2% — worse than the Iowa average of 19.5% (55% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.5% — better than the Iowa average of 3.8% (62% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 10.8% — worse than the Iowa average of 4.2% (160% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Panora Specialty Care
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Panora Specialty Care with other nursing homes in Panora.
How is Panora Specialty Care addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Panora Specialty Care doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 30.2% here versus 19.5% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Panora Specialty Care keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.5% here versus 3.8% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Panora Specialty Care?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Panora Specialty Care?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Panora
Panora sits in Guthrie County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.7% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 2,426 (22.7%)
- Median age
- 45.8 years
- Median household income
- $62,644
- Median home value
- $129,000
Demographics for Guthrie County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Panora.
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