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Galena Stauss Nursing Home

Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.

215 Summit Street, Galena, IL 6103657 bedsLicensed & Active
3/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
5.0/5

based on 2 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Galena Stauss Nursing Home falls in the middle range of Medicare quality ratings. This means baseline standards are met, but there is room for improvement. A personal tour and conversation with current residents' families will give you the best picture of daily life here.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
1.02hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.39hrs
83%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
41%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
0%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
1/ 5
Better Than Avg

6

measures

Worse Than Avg

9

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.8%
Better than Avg
Here
5.8%
US
12.1%
IL
52.5%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility40.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
40.2%
US
14.4%
IL
14.2%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility33.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
33.2%
US
15.3%
IL
15.9%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility31.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
31.3%
US
19.5%
IL
18.3%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility32.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
32.4%
US
19.4%
IL
21.1%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility96.4%
Better than Avg
Here
96.4%
US
93.4%
IL
90.0%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility7.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
7.7%
US
79.8%
IL
63.1%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility58.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
58.8%
US
81.8%
IL
69.0%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility21.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
21.2%
US
1.6%
IL
2.4%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

10deficiencies
1penalties
Near state avg (12.0)
9 complaint-triggered

Families have filed multiple complaints against this facility, triggering investigations that found issues with protecting residents from abuse and neglect. The facility has struggled with recurring problems in medication management, safety hazards, and infection control across multiple surveys. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of repeated issues in core care areas and ongoing complaint investigations raises concerns about consistent quality care.

Mar 26, 2026Complaint
1
0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

Mar 11, 2026Complaint
1
0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Oct 17, 2024Complaint
1
0600Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

Oct 3, 2024Routine
14
0851Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

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

0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0039Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

0281Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install proper backup exit lighting.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0521Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

0351Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

0760Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Sep 4, 2024Complaint
2
0689Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

Apr 30, 2024Complaint
3
0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

0607Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

Federal Penalties

Payment Denial

Dec 3, 2025

46-day denial

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Galena Stauss Nursing Home

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Midwest Medical Foundation

Owner (parent company) · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Wamsley, MarieW-2 Managing EmployeeHey, DavidOfficer / DirectorHolland, JoelOfficer / DirectorKilgore, HelenOfficer / DirectorLorenzen, JohnOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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