The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
GALENA NURSING & REHAB CENTER
GALENA, KS · Medicare-certified · 45 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
2 of 5 overall
GALENA NURSING & REHAB CENTER in Galena, KS has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a 2-star health inspection rating and a recent abuse citation. Staffing is rated 4 stars, but reported nurse staffing is 3.97 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.9676 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 30, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.9676.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.66
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.62
- Nurse aides
- 2.69
- Weekend nursing
- 3.40
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 67%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
—16.7%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
7.4%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
12.6%7.8%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.7%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
4%3.7%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
8.3%21.4%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—16%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
8%13.3%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%3.2%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
19.3%11.3%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.3%93.3%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—82.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96%80.9%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to make sure its quality review group had the required members and met at least every three months. Cited July 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 868 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide needed care and help with daily activities for residents who could not do them on their own. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 677 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(2) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of AMERICARE SENIOR LIVING · 23 homes · 3.5 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 36.8 residents on an average day (82% of 45 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 33 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.