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Galena Stauss Nursing Home
215 Summit Street, Galena, IL 61036
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 Stauss Nursing Home, in Galena, Illinois, is certified for 57 beds under non-profit, other ownership.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, above the Illinois median of 2; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 5 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 31 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (11, 11, 9 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 54.4 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 28.4.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: no fines and 2 payment denials.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day (1.2 RN), close to the Illinois median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 33.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Jo Daviess Co. median | Illinois median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 31 | 31 | 34 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 54.4 | 54.4 | 28.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 33.3% | 33.3% | 43.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $45,123 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 in the county, 666 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: Illinois average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 3 Dec 2025, 3 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: G ×4 D ×21 E ×2 F ×4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 14 Jul 2026 |
| 29 Jun 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Jul 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | G | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2026 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2026 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2026 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2026 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2026 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2026 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Oct 2024 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2024 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2024 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2024 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2024 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2024 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2024 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2024 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2024 |
| 4 Sep 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2024 |
| 4 Sep 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 30 Apr 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2024 |
| 30 Apr 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2024 |
| 30 Apr 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2024 |
| 31 Oct 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 12 Oct 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. | F | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2023 |
| 12 Oct 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 16 Nov 2023 |
| 12 Oct 2023 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Standard survey | 16 Nov 2023 |
| 12 Oct 2023 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 16 Nov 2023 |
| 12 Oct 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 16 Nov 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2026 | Payment denial | — | 66 days |
| 3 Dec 2025 | Payment denial | — | 46 days |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Illinois average. Turnover: nursing staff 33.3%, RNs 12.5%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Illinois median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 35.5% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 6.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 7.4% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 14.3% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 30.6% | 12.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.9% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 16.0% | 17.8% | 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: non-profit, other. Legal business name: Midwest Medical Center.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Medical Foundation | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 04/25/2019 |
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 Jo Daviess County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allure of Stockton | Stockton | 49 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 19 | 38.8 | — | 6 Jun 2024 |
All 2 facilities in Jo Daviess County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Galena Stauss Nursing Home been cited for?
31 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Illinois median is 34 per facility.
Has Galena Stauss Nursing Home been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Galena Stauss Nursing Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day against a Illinois median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Galena Stauss Nursing Home?
Ownership type is non-profit, other. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Midwest Medical Foundation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Galena Stauss Nursing Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 29 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 3 Dec 2025.
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.