Galena Stauss Nursing Home
215 Summit Street · Galena, IL · 61036 · 8157767254
57 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
The composite number cleared 71 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.39 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.02 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.94 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (27 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 31, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected October 31, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
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.
Corrected October 31, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F October 3, 2024
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected October 31, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F October 3, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 31, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G September 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected May 1, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 1, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 31, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 12, 2023
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected November 16, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 12, 2023
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.
Corrected November 16, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 12, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 16, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 12, 2023
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected November 16, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F October 12, 2023
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.
Corrected December 1, 2023 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · L January 6, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 31, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2023
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected January 20, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| December 3, 2025 | Payment Denial | 46 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 146140 · certified since February 17, 2010. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.