Occupancy rate
87%
In line with Kansas averageGalena Nursing Center
Nursing Home in Pittsburg
Galena Nursing Center
Nursing Home in Pittsburg
Treat yourself to the finest retirement experience with Galena Nursing Center by Americare, a respected senior living community located in the harmonious neighborhood of East 8th Street, Galena, KS, that offers skilled nursing, hospice, adult day club, home health care, and rehabilitation. Experience unrivaled comfort and safety with the elegant and well-built accommodations of Galena Nursing Center in various studio floor plans. Moreover, the community strives to deliver top-notch care and assistance with a compassionate and highly trained team for seniors to thrive and enjoy their best years doing what they love.
Participate in engaging activities and meet new friends through enjoyable programs for a happy and well-connected lifestyle. Feel great with well-prepared meals that cater to nutritional needs and preferences for a delightful dining experience. With its incredible amenities and lively environment, Galena Nursing Center is a safe place for seniors to have an unforgettable healing journey.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 37m per day | ▼ 14% State avg: 43m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 31m per day | ▼ 7% State avg: 2h 42m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 13m per day | ▼ 10% State avg: 3h 35m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 31m per day | ▲ 7% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
45
45-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 29 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Occupancy
In line with Kansas averageOccupied beds
39 / 45
Average residents
50 per day
Facility TypeNursing Facility
StatusActive
CountyCherokee
License Number175233
Galena Nursing Center is legally operated by Galena Nursing Center Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing, and administrated by Deborah Moses.
OwnerGALENA NURSING & REHAB LLC
NF (Nursing Facility)
45 units
SNF/NF (Combined)
45 units
Total beds
45 units
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 210 - 230 sq. ft.
Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at Galena Nursing Center
Skilled Nursing
Hospice Care
Inspection History
In Kansas, the Department for Aging and Disability Services, Survey and Certification Commission performs the unannounced inspections required for facility licensing and federal certification.
Breakdown by inspection type
- 16 other inspections
Results
1 with issues
0 without issues
Latest inspection
Date
April 28, 2025
Inspection history
Deficiency Report
State ID
Plan of Correction
JC2611GalenaRS4.16.25
N011005
JC2611
17S511. GALENA. RS. 7.27.23
N011005
17S511
4N7I11. GALENA.RS.11.15.21
N011005
4N7I11
3ZJZ11 GALENA NURSING COVID EP SURVEY 12.16.2020
N011005
3ZJZ11
GALENA NURSING COVID 6.17.20
N011005
2PT911
58TX11 GALENA NURSING CTR RS 2.06.2020
N011005
5T8X11
T7VG Galena Nursing 01302019
N011005
T7VG11
Galena complaint 11092016
N011005
59GQ11
GalenaNursingandRehab03152018
N011005
9L4111
Galena Nursing 121115 Complaint
N011005
QR9O11
Galena state 05192016
N011005
888311
Galena Nursing 012915 State Revised
N011005
PYKZ11
NA
N011005
YH3O11
Galena Nursing 103013
N011005
6B5Z11
Galena Nursing 062612
N011005
JIY411
15 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Kansas average: 100 deficiencies
Inspection Report Summary for Galena Nursing Center
The most recent inspection on April 16, 2025, identified multiple deficiencies related to dialysis care, care planning, assistance with activities of daily living, nutritional monitoring, infection control, and equipment safety. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of similar issues, including failure to timely report suspected abuse, infection control problems, and incomplete medication monitoring. Inspectors cited concerns primarily in resident care, infection prevention, and regulatory reporting. A complaint investigation in July 2023 found the facility did not report an alleged abuse incident as required, which was substantiated. The inspection history shows ongoing challenges with compliance in key care and safety areas without clear improvement over time.
Compare Nursing Homes around Pittsburg The information below is reported by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.
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HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Galena (East Galena) | 45 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | - | - | 29 | Galena Nursing Center Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing | - | - | - | - |
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Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
Long-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.30
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.30
25% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 1.84
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.17
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.17
46% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 2.16
Short-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
22.9%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
22.9%
In line with Kansas averageKansas average: 23.0%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
25.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
25.7%
120% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 11.7%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
40.0%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
40.0%
25% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
67.9%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
67.9%
34% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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