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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Galena Stauss Nursing Home

215 Summit Street, Galena, IL 61036

Galena Stauss Nursing Home, a 57-bed non profit - other nursing facility in Galena, IL, holds a 3-star CMS overall rating - right around the 3.0-star national average, ranking #234 of 661 rated homes in IL on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 4 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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3 / 5
Average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#234 of 661
In-state rank among rated IL homes
4.04
About average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
31
Inspection findings · 4 serious

The verdict

Galena Stauss Nursing Home, a 57-bed non profit - other nursing facility in Galena, IL, holds a 3-star CMS overall rating - right around the 3.0-star national average, ranking #234 of 661 rated homes in IL on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 4 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

3 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#234 of 661
In-state rank among rated IL homes
4.04
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
31
Inspection findings · 4 serious

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 666 IL nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as Non profit - Other. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

5/5

Quality Measures

1/5

Long-Stay Quality

1/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
146140
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
57
Residents
36
In Hospital
No
County
Jo Daviess
Last Inspection
Dec 3, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 4.04 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
1.17 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.37
CNA Hours
2.50
Total Nursing Hours
4.04 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.00
Nursing Turnover
33.3%
RN Turnover
12.5%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Galena Stauss Nursing Home

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Galena Stauss Nursing Home ranks #234 of 661 rated nursing homes in IL on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Galena Stauss Nursing Home operates 57 certified beds in Galena, IL with approximately 36 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars (health inspection 3★ · staffing 5★ · quality 1★).

The inspection file contains 31 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 4 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider. Per resident day, this facility reports 4.04 total nursing hours (national average 3.86) and 1.17 RN hours.

Classified as "Non profit - Other" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Galena Stauss Nursing Home falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 33.3% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (31 most recent)

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 29, 2026 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 13, 2026

G - Isolated - Actual harm Jun 29, 2026 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 14, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 26, 2026 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 30, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 11, 2026 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 10, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 3, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 16, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 3, 2025 Tag: 0761

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 16, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 3, 2025 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 16, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 3, 2025 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 16, 2026

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Dec 3, 2025 Tag: 0838

Conduct 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.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 16, 2026

G - Isolated - Actual harm Dec 3, 2025 Tag: 0692

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 16, 2026

G - Isolated - Actual harm Dec 3, 2025 Tag: 0688

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 16, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 17, 2024 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 18, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 3, 2024 Tag: 0761

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 31, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 3, 2024 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 31, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 3, 2024 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 31, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 3, 2024 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 31, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 3, 2024 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 31, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 3, 2024 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 31, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Oct 3, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 31, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Oct 3, 2024 Tag: 0851

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 31, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 4, 2024 Tag: 0580

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 20, 2024

G - Isolated - Actual harm Sep 4, 2024 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 25, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 30, 2024 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: May 1, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 30, 2024 Tag: 0607

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: May 1, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 30, 2024 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: May 1, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 31, 2023 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 15, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 12, 2023 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 16, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 12, 2023 Tag: 0688

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 16, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 12, 2023 Tag: 0557

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 16, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Oct 12, 2023 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 16, 2023

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Oct 12, 2023 Tag: 0838

Conduct 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.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 1, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 35.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 6.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 1.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 7.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 30.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 3.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 16.0% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 14.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 2.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 5.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 96.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 32.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 92.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 36.2% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 53.6% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 7.7% No

Penalty History

Date Type Amount
Jan 14, 2026 Payment Denial -
Dec 3, 2025 Payment Denial -

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Galena Stauss Nursing Home, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Galena Stauss Nursing Home

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The IL registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View IL registry
  • Peer homes near 57 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in IL. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Galena Stauss Nursing Home?
Galena Stauss Nursing Home has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (5★), and quality measures (1★).
Where does Galena Stauss Nursing Home rank among nursing homes in IL?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Galena Stauss Nursing Home ranks 234th among 661 rated nursing homes in IL (#234 of 661). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Galena Stauss Nursing Home?
Galena Stauss Nursing Home reports 4.04 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 1.17 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 33.3%.
How many beds does Galena Stauss Nursing Home have?
Galena Stauss Nursing Home has 57 certified beds with approximately 36 residents. The facility is located at 215 Summit Street, Galena, IL 61036.
Does Galena Stauss Nursing Home have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Galena Stauss Nursing Home has 31 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 4 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Galena Stauss Nursing Home received any fines or penalties?
No, Galena Stauss Nursing Home has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Galena Stauss Nursing Home?
Galena Stauss Nursing Home is classified as "Non profit - Other" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Galena Stauss Nursing Home last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Galena Stauss Nursing Home was on Dec 3, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Galena Stauss Nursing Home?
Galena Stauss Nursing Home is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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