Galena Stauss Nursing Home
Galena, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 146140) · 57 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record · 2 payment denials
Phone: (815) 776-7254 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Galena Stauss Nursing Home has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Galena Stauss Nursing Home reports total nurse staffing of about 4.04 hours per resident per day, including roughly 1.17 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.3%.
Galena Stauss Nursing Home has no federal fines on record according to CMS data, with 0 fines totaling $0.00. CMS does record 2 payment denials for this facility, and there is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation flagged for it.
About this facility
Galena Stauss Nursing Home is a non-profit skilled nursing facility located in Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since February 2010. The facility is certified for 57 beds, with an average of 35.7 residents at a time.
According to CMS Care Compare, Galena Stauss Nursing Home holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 1 star, and staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing hours of approximately 4.04 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours at about 1.17 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00). However, CMS data indicates 2 payment denials have been recorded for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged by CMS for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes with a history of serious quality problems that are placed under increased inspection.
There is no indication in the data of a chain affiliation or a change in ownership within the past 12 months for this facility.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Galena Stauss Nursing Home has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports total nurse staffing of about 4.04 hours per resident per day, including about 1.17 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
CMS shows no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total), but 2 payment denials have been recorded.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, this facility does not have the CMS abuse icon and is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 57 beds and has an average of 35.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is a non-profit (other) organization, and the data does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on February 17, 2010.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with three component ratings — health inspection, staffing, and quality measures (QM) — which for this facility are 3, 5, and 1 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 8157767254 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 8157767254 to arrange a visit and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/146140?state=IL.
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.