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Nursing homes in Galax City County, Virginia
Galax City County, Virginia, has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 255 certified beds.
50% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (42%). Inspectors recorded 46 health deficiencies over three cycles, 18.0 per 100 beds against 34.2 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $14K across 1 fine.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Galax City County | Virginia | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 289 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 50% | 42% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 18.0 | 34.2 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $14K | $6.6M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center | Galax | 135 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 4.4 | — | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Galax Health and Rehab | Galax | 120 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 40 | 33.3 | $14K | 21 Nov 2024 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 4 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 3 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 2 |
| F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | 2 |
| F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | 2 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 2 |
Chains present: Trio Healthcare (1), Saber Healthcare Group (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Galax City County, Virginia?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 255 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Galax City County have the highest CMS ratings?
Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center (5 stars), Galax Health and Rehab (2 stars)
How do Galax City County nursing homes compare with Virginia?
50% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 42% statewide; citations run at 18.0 per 100 beds against 34.2 statewide.