Galax Health And Rehab
Galax, VA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 495250) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $13,627
Phone: (276) 236-9991 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Galax Health And Rehab has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Virginia state average of about 2.95 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is also 2 stars.
Galax Health And Rehab reports total nurse staffing of about 3.35 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 48.3%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
Galax Health And Rehab has 1 federal fine on record totaling $13,627.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Galax Health And Rehab is a for-profit nursing home in Galax, Virginia (Galax City), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since August 1991. The facility has 120 certified beds with an average daily census of 95.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Galax Health And Rehab holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Virginia state average of 2.95. Its component ratings are also 2 stars for health inspections, 2 stars for quality measures, and 2 stars for staffing.
Staffing data show total nurse staffing of approximately 3.35 hours per resident per day, including about 0.49 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $13,627.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
Galax Health And Rehab is part of the Trio Healthcare chain, which operates 9 facilities with an average CMS rating of 1.6 stars across the chain. There has been no change in ownership at this facility within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Galax Health And Rehab has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Virginia state average of 2.95.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.35 hours per resident per day, with roughly 0.49 RN hours per resident per day and a 48.3% nursing turnover rate; the staffing rating is 2 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $13,627.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 120 certified beds with an average daily census of 95.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Trio Healthcare chain, which has 9 facilities with an average rating of 1.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since August 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes four ratings — overall, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — each on a 1 to 5 star scale; this facility scores 2 stars in all four categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2762369991 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 2762369991 to arrange a tour and verify details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/495250?state=VA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.