Galena Nursing & Rehab Center
1220 E 8th Street · Galena, KS · 66739 · 6207831383
45 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Americare Senior Living
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
3 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
67% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.97 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.66 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.40 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 67% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $21,645 |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 24, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G March 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 24, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G March 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 24, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 16, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2025
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E July 27, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected August 16, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected August 16, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F July 27, 2023
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected August 16, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E July 27, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 16, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 16, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2026 | Fine | $21,645 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 175233 · certified since November 1, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.