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Galena Stauss Nursing Home
215 Summit Street · Galena, IL 61036 · 57 certified beds
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About Galena Stauss Nursing Home
Galena Stauss Nursing Home is a nursing home in Galena, Illinois. Its capacity is 57 beds, below the Illinois median of 111 for nursing homes. It is run by a nonprofit operator and is part of Midwest Medical Foundation. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 27 citations, the most recent on March 26, 2026. CMS also lists 3 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.68 hours per resident per day. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
3.0Staffing
5.0Quality measures
1.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (27)
Records from January 2023 to March 2026.
October 12, 2023
Tag F0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 16, 2023.
October 12, 2023
Tag F0838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 1, 2023.
January 6, 2023
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 20, 2023.
January 6, 2023
Tag F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 31, 2023.
January 6, 2023
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity L: widespread, immediate jeopardy. Corrected January 31, 2023.
January 6, 2023
Tag F0886Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 20, 2023.
January 6, 2023
Tag F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 20, 2023.
Penalties (3)
June 29, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $16,350 against this nursing home on June 29, 2026.
January 14, 2026 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting April 14, 2026, lasting 66 days (triggered by inspection on January 14, 2026).
December 3, 2025 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting December 1, 2025, lasting 46 days (triggered by inspection on December 3, 2025).
Staffing
3.68 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.39 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
Non profit
- Parent company: Midwest Medical Foundation
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Illinois.
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