Occupancy rate
87%
Higher than the Kansas average: 79.5%Galena Nursing Center
Nursing Home, Skilled Nursing & Hospice Care · Pittsburg, KS
Galena Nursing Center
Nursing Home, Skilled Nursing & Hospice Care · Pittsburg, KS
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 |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 34m per day | ▼ 15% State avg: 40m per day · National avg: 52m 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 |
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
Higher than the Kansas average: 79.5%Occupied beds
39 / 45
Average residents per home in Kansas
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
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.
Since 2021 · 5 years of data
15 deficiencies
16 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Kansas state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2021 vs. Kansas state average
Overall vs. KS average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
4 Better
Metrics better than Kansas average:
• Total deficiencies (85% below)
• Deficiencies per year (85% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (71% below)
• Total inspections (50% below)
• Total deficiencies (85% below)
• Deficiencies per year (85% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (71% below)
• Total inspections (50% below)
Latest Inspection
April 28, 2025
Deficiencies
Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | This Facility | KS Average | vs. KS Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 15 | 100 | This facility has 85% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Kansas nursing home (15 vs. KS avg 100).↓ 85% better |
|
Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2021.
| 3 | 20 | This facility has 85% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Kansas nursing home (3 vs. KS avg 20).↓ 85% better |
|
Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.9 | 3.1 | This facility has 71% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Kansas nursing home (0.9 vs. KS avg 3.1).↓ 71% better |
Inspections
State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.
| Metric | This Facility | KS Average | vs. KS Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 16 | 32 | This facility has 50% fewer total inspections than a typical Kansas nursing home (16 vs. KS avg 32).↓ 50% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
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.
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27.8 miles from city center
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Galena Nursing Center
What neighborhood is Galena Nursing Center in?
Galena Nursing Center is in the East Galena neighborhood of Galena.
Who is the owner of Galena Nursing Center?
The legal owner and operator of Galena Nursing Center is Galena Nursing Center Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing.
Is Galena Nursing Center in a walkable area?
Galena Nursing Center has a walk score of 29. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Galena Nursing Center?
According to KS state health department records, Galena Nursing Center's license number is 175233.
What is the occupancy rate at Galena Nursing Center?
Galena Nursing Center's occupancy is 87%.
Who is the administrator of Galena Nursing Center?
Deborah Moses is the administrator of Galena Nursing Center.
How many beds does Galena Nursing Center have?
Galena Nursing Center has 45 beds.
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