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Galena Nursing & Rehab Center
1220 E 8th Street, Galena, KS 66739
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.
Galena Nursing & Rehab Center is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Galena, Kansas, certified for 45 beds and caring for about 37 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Kansas median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 23 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 10, 5 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 51.1 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 44.4.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $22K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Kansas median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 66.0%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Cherokee Co. median | Kansas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 23 | 21 | 24 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 51.1 | 46.7 | 44.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 66.0% | 55.3% | 47.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $21,645 | $21,645 | $7,960 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 in the county, 296 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: Kansas average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 24 Jun 2026, 16 Apr 2025.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×2 D ×15 E ×3 F ×1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jun 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 24 Jun 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 24 Jun 2026 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 24 Jun 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 24 Jun 2026 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | C | Standard survey | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 30 Mar 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 24 Mar 2026 |
| 30 Mar 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | G | Complaint investigation | 24 Mar 2026 |
| 30 Mar 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | G | Complaint investigation | 24 Mar 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 30 May 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 30 May 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 30 May 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 30 May 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 30 May 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 30 May 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 30 May 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 30 May 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 30 May 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0909 | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | D | Standard survey | 30 May 2025 |
| 27 Jul 2023 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | F | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2023 |
| 27 Jul 2023 | F0584 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2023 |
| 27 Jul 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2023 |
| 27 Jul 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2023 |
| 27 Jul 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 | 16 Aug 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar 2026 | Fine | $21,645 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Kansas average. Turnover: nursing staff 66.0%, RNs 57.1%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Kansas median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 17.3% | 17.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.9% | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 18.2% | 15.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.9% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 20.5% | 15.4% | 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: Galena Nursing & Rehab, Llc. Chain: Americare Senior Living (23 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| R H Montgomery Properties, Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/2003 |
| Americare Systems, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2002 |
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 Cherokee County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quaker Hill Manor | Baxter Springs | 53 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 37.7 | — | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Medicalodges Columbus | Columbus | 45 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 46.7 | $36K | 18 Mar 2026 |
All 3 facilities in Cherokee County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Galena Nursing & Rehab Center been cited for?
23 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Kansas median is 24 per facility.
Has Galena Nursing & Rehab Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $22K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Galena Nursing & Rehab Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day against a Kansas median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Galena Nursing & Rehab Center?
It is part of the Americare Senior Living chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include R H Montgomery Properties, Inc and Americare Systems, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Galena Nursing & Rehab Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 24 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 24 Jun 2026.
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.