Galena Nursing & Rehab Center
Galena, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175233) · 45 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $21,645
Phone: (620) 783-1383 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Galena Nursing & Rehab Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Galena Nursing & Rehab Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.81 hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 66.0%.
Galena Nursing & Rehab Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $21,645.00, with no payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Galena Nursing & Rehab Center is a for-profit nursing home in Galena, Cherokee County, Kansas, certified for 45 beds with an average daily census of 37.2 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since November 1992 and is part of the Americare Senior Living chain, which operates 23 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.6 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Galena Nursing & Rehab Center holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measures rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.81 per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 66.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $21,645.00, with 0 payment denials of Medicare/Medicaid payment.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families should review the facility's inspection record in detail on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
There has been no change of ownership reported in the past 12 months. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Galena Nursing & Rehab Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars.
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 3.81 hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 66.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $21,645.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; it is not listed under the Special Focus program in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 45 beds with an average daily census of 37.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Americare Senior Living chain, which includes 23 facilities averaging 3.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since November 1, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 3, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 6207831383 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6207831383 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175233?state=KS.
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.