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Galax Health and Rehab
836 Glendale Rd, Galax, VA 24333
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Galax Health and Rehab is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Galax, Virginia, certified for 120 beds and caring for about 96 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Virginia median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 2 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 40 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (23, 5, 12 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 33.3 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 34.5.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $14K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Virginia median of 3.4; nursing staff turnover is 48.3%.
CMS flags that the facility has not had a standard health inspection in more than two years.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Galax City Co. median | Virginia median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 40 | 40 | 32 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 33.3 | 33.3 | 34.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 48.3% | 48.3% | 48.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $13,627 | $13,627 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 in the county, 289 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Virginia average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 16 Nov 2023, 16 Dec 2021.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×32 E ×6 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | J | Complaint investigation | 23 Jan 2025 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Jan 2025 |
| 17 Jun 2024 | F0687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Aug 2024 |
| 17 Jun 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Aug 2024 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | E | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | E | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0624 | Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | C | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0563 | Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 6 Oct 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Dec 2021 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 31 Dec 2021 |
| 16 Dec 2021 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2022 |
| 16 Dec 2021 | F0886 | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | D | Standard survey | 31 Dec 2021 |
| 13 Sep 2018 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Standard survey | 12 Oct 2018 |
| 13 Sep 2018 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 12 Oct 2018 |
| 13 Sep 2018 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 12 Oct 2018 |
| 13 Sep 2018 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 12 Oct 2018 |
| 13 Sep 2018 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Standard survey | 12 Oct 2018 |
| 13 Sep 2018 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 12 Oct 2018 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2024 | Fine | $13,627 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Virginia average. Turnover: nursing staff 48.3%, RNs 45.5%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Virginia median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 24.9% | 13.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.6% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.7% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 4.4% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 27.5% | 14.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 24.5% | 13.3% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Gl Virginia Blue Ridge Llc. Chain: Trio Healthcare (9 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gl Virginia Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 12/16/2016 |
| Trio Health Care - East, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 05/24/2019 |
| Trio Healthcare Investors LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 12/16/2016 |
| Trio Healthcare LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 12/10/2019 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Galax City County
| 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 |
All 2 facilities in Galax City County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Galax Health and Rehab been cited for?
40 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Virginia median is 32 per facility.
Has Galax Health and Rehab been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $14K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Galax Health and Rehab compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a Virginia median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Galax Health and Rehab?
It is part of the Trio Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Gl Virginia Holdings LLC, Trio Health Care - East, LLC and Trio Healthcare Investors LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Galax Health and Rehab last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 21 Nov 2024; the most recent standard health survey was 16 Nov 2023.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.