Galena Nursing & Rehab Center
Nursing Home · Galena, KS
CMS certification number175233
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).
Contact & location
1220 E 8TH StreetGalena, KS 66739
Cherokee County
- Phone
- (620) 783-1383
- ZIP code
- 66739 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 45
- Residents per day
- 37.2 (83% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Galena Nursing & Rehab, LLC
- Chain
- Americare Senior Living (23 facilities, avg 3.6★)
- Medicare certified since
- November 1, 1992
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.81 (state 4.07 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.66 (state 0.71 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.58 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.57 (state 2.70 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.24 (state 3.60 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 66.0 (state 48.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 57.1 (state 42.0 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- June 24, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 8.0 (state 9.5 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 3
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 23 health · 28 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-24 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-06-24 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-06-24 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-06-24 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-06-24 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-03-30 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2026-03-24 |
| 2026-03-30 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2026-03-24 |
| 2026-03-30 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2026-03-24 |
| 2025-04-16 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-16 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-16 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-16 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-16 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-16 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-16 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-16 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-16 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-16 | 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. F0909 · Environmental Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2023-07-27 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly F0868 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-08-16 |
| 2023-07-27 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-08-16 |
| 2023-07-27 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-08-16 |
| 2023-07-27 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-08-16 |
| 2023-07-27 | 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-08-16 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $21,645 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-30 | Fine | $21,645 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| R H Montgomery Properties, INC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Montgomery, Anna (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 50% | |
| Montgomery, Richard (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 50% | |
| Hatlestad, Steven (individual) | Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Reiker, James (individual) | Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schade, Kyle (individual) | Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Montgomery, Richard (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Reiker, James (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schade, Kyle (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Americare Systems, INC. (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Crosson, Clay (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hatlestad, Steven (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Reiker, James (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Windham, Jaclyn (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Galena Nursing & Rehab Center?
Galena Nursing & Rehab Center has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Kansas.
How many beds does Galena Nursing & Rehab Center have?
It has 45 certified beds and cares for about 37 residents per day.
Has Galena Nursing & Rehab Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $21,645 in the last three years.
Who owns Galena Nursing & Rehab Center?
It is part of Americare Senior Living and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Galena Nursing & Rehab Center?
(620) 783-1383. The facility is located at 1220 E 8TH Street, Galena, KS 66739.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.