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 Center
Registered name: GALENA NURSING & REHAB CENTER
GALENA, KS · Medicare-certified · 45 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Galena Nursing Center has a 2 out of 5 overall rating, with a 2-star health inspection rating and a recent abuse citation. Staffing is 3 stars, but reported nurse staffing is 3.81 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and the facility had $21,645 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.8144 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 30, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $21,645recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.8144.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.66
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.58
- Nurse aides
- 2.57
- Weekend nursing
- 3.24
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 66%
Registered nurse turnover: 57%
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%18.5%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.3%3%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.7%5.5%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%3.1%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
11.1%7.4%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
11.1%21.4%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—18.2%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
14.3%28.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3.7%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%2.5%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
21.3%24.8%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%3%Worsening
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
90%93.9%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—82.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
85.7%88.6%Improving
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
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $21,645 was recorded.
- 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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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $21,645 in total fines.
- $21,645
Federal fine
Mar 30, 2026
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of AMERICARE SENIOR LIVING · 23 homes · 3.7 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 37.2 residents on an average day (83% 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.