Galena Nursing Center

    1220 E 8th St, Galena, KS 66739
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Compassionate, attentive care and support

    I had a very positive experience - the staff were consistently caring, attentive, and went above and beyond to make my loved one's final days comfortable and to support our family. Nurses and rehab therapists helped my mom get back home and gave my dad dignified, loving care; Bernice and the team were welcoming, the facility was clean and well-kept with nice decorative touches and activities like cards and bingo. I'm grateful for their patience and kindness and would highly recommend this caring team.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.76·(29)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.5
    • Staff

      3.8
    • Meals

      1.0
    • Amenities

      1.5
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Caring and attentive nursing staff
    • Supportive rehabilitation and skilled nursing services
    • Clean and well‑maintained interior areas
    • Engaging social activities (cards, bingo)
    • Compassionate end‑of‑life and palliative support
    • Staff who assist families and advocate for residents
    • Welcoming environment and event decorations
    • Successful short‑term rehab leading to discharge home

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels, especially on night shifts
    • Slow responsiveness to resident calls and needs
    • Inconsistent medication management and clinical monitoring
    • Dining‑room crowding and inconsistent meal service
    • Roommate‑placement and supervision gaps
    • Odor concerns in some common and resident areas
    • Aging facility infrastructure and maintenance deficits
    • Inconsistent privacy, confidentiality, and medical‑record access practices
    • Variable staff professionalism and family communication
    • Inefficient administrative processes for admissions and refunds

    Summary of reviews

    Reviewers convey a mixed picture of care at this facility. A strong theme across positive comments is the presence of compassionate, engaged frontline staff who provide attentive nursing, rehabilitation, and end‑of‑life support. Several families describe effective short‑term rehab that helped residents return home, warm interpersonal interactions, and staff who went beyond routine duties to comfort residents and support families. The facility also receives praise for social programming—cards, bingo and other activities—and for generally clean, welcoming interior areas and event‑style decorations that contribute to a pleasant atmosphere for many residents.

    Counterbalancing those positive experiences are recurring operational concerns that affect quality and consistency of care. Staffing patterns—particularly on night shifts—are described as inconsistent and sometimes insufficient, with related delays in responding to call lights and attending to resident needs. Reviewers raised concerns about clinical oversight, including medication management and blood‑sugar monitoring, and some families described situations that prompted questions about end‑of‑life care and clinical decision‑making. There are also reports of variable staff conduct and tone, producing uneven family communication and, in some instances, a perception of unprofessional behavior.

    Dining and daily living operations show uneven performance. Several reviewers described crowded, chaotic dining‑room conditions and an inconsistent meal experience; some residents were reported to avoid the dining room as a result. Roommate placement and supervision practices were another source of dissatisfaction for some families, who cited mismatches and perceived lack of oversight. Facility upkeep also drew mixed comments: while parts of the building are described as clean and welcoming, other remarks reference aging infrastructure, maintenance issues such as a broken shower, and localized odor concerns in common or resident areas.

    Administrative and privacy practices are additional areas of concern. Families described delays and gaps in admission and discharge processes, slow responses to phone inquiries, and delays in refund handling. There are also serious privacy and record‑access issues raised by reviewers, including allegations regarding confidentiality and access to medical records; these items suggest a need for clearer policies and more consistent execution around information handling.

    In summary, the facility appears capable of delivering high‑quality, compassionate care in many individual cases—notably in rehab and palliative situations—largely due to committed frontline staff. At the same time, persistent operational weaknesses (staffing variability, inconsistent clinical monitoring, dining management, facility maintenance, and administrative/ privacy processes) produce uneven experiences. Prospective residents and their families should weigh the strong examples of individualized, attentive care against the possibility of variability in staffing, responsiveness, and administrative practices, and they may wish to ask targeted questions about night staffing, medication oversight, roommate assignment procedures, dining operations, and medical‑record access before deciding.

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    Medicare Ratings

    2·/ 5
    Cited by CMS for abuse, or potential for abuse, on its most recent survey cycle.
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    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

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    Location

    Map showing location of Galena Nursing Center

    Galena Nursing Center is located at 1220 E 8th St, Galena, KS, 66739.

    About Galena Nursing Center

    Galena Nursing Center is owned and run by Americare Senior Living and sits in a single-story building with a home-like feel that includes green spaces, secure patios with nature views, and neat, manicured grounds, so folks get a nice place to walk and relax or visit with their families. The center provides skilled nursing care around the clock and has nursing staff nearby for high acuity care, memory care, incontinence, non-ambulatory needs, and post-acute care, with services covering both short-term rehab and long-term stays, and they offer a Rehab-to-Home program to help residents get back to their houses after hospital stays. If someone needs hospice, home health services, high-level nursing care, or help during the day, Galena Nursing Center has all those options, and the adult day club lets people take part in care during the day before going back home in the evenings. Staff makes and serves meals that match each person's dietary needs, with fresh, made-to-order meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in spacious dining rooms, and there's daily breakfast service along with restaurant-style dining for the other meals during the day, while snacks and cheerful conversation are easy to find in the cozy social areas and big family rooms with large TVs.

    Residents live in private or semi-private rooms, and the center has different studio floor plans that all come with wheelchair-accessible showers, so comfort and safety are a big focus, and the entire area keeps a warm and inviting feel where loved ones can stay connected and families feel welcome anytime since the office door stays open around the clock, every day. Aminities cover beautician services, a beauty salon, transportation, plenty of parking, fitness and recreation features, indoor and outdoor common areas, and pet-friendly policies, so folks can relax, move around, or enjoy leisure in their own way, and there are even model apartments to look at for those wanting to see what living there might feel like. Health needs are met with therapy services like physical, occupational, and speech therapy through Americare Therapy Solutions, and care plans get tailored to the individual, while ongoing therapies help long-term residents keep their abilities as much as possible.

    Galena Nursing Center provides a life enrichment program based on seven dimensions of wellness, and residents can do things like pet therapy visits, play dominoes or bingo, join Bible studies, exercise in chairs, enjoy devotional activities on and off the site, or join in intergenerational programs, keeping life as lively or as quiet as one likes. Safety, comfort, and the basic comforts of home are central, with a well-trained, caring team and open communication, plus the center works with families on financial assistance programs for those who need it. The overall feeling is one of connection, routine, and a sincere effort to put residents' interests and comfort first in a place that stays simple, welcoming, and supportive.

    About Americare Senior Living

    Galena Nursing Center is managed by Americare Senior Living.

    Americare Senior Living, founded in 1985 and headquartered in Sikeston, Missouri, has grown from its first assisted living community to operate more than 100 senior living communities across Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Mississippi, and Tennessee. With over four decades of experience serving seniors, Americare has distinguished itself by bringing upscale assisted living products to rural markets throughout the Midwest and South, providing comprehensive care options including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and adult day services.

    The company's philosophy centers on their signature "Hometown Hospitality™" culture and F.A.M.I.L.Y. values: First Impressions Go a Long Way, Address People by Name, Make Visitors Feel Welcome, Individuals Deserve Respect, Leave with Graciousness, and Yes! Find a Way to be Positive. This person-first model of care prioritizes the interests and preferences of each individual resident, creating welcoming, family-like atmospheres throughout their communities. Their mission to enrich the well-being and health of individuals while providing peace of mind for families drives every aspect of their operations.

    Americare's comprehensive "Live Well" program exemplifies their holistic approach to senior care, featuring personalized fitness programs, engaging group exercises, on-site therapy, and nutritious chef-prepared meals. The company fosters vibrant, supportive environments through community events, shared meals, stimulating games, group outings, and purpose-driven programs including volunteer opportunities, spiritual services, creative projects, and nature walks. Notable innovations include TigerPlace in Columbia, Missouri, developed in partnership with the University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing, which serves as a site for groundbreaking research in senior care.

    The company's commitment to excellence has earned remarkable recognition, including being rated among the Best Senior Living providers based on surveys of nearly 450,000 residents and family members. With 65 communities receiving "High Performing" ratings, Americare ranks third among all senior living organizations in the Top 10 nationally. Additional accolades include the prestigious Argentum Best of the Best Award, the 2019 NRC Customer Approved Award (one of only twenty organizations nationally to earn this distinction), and ranking #15 on the 2021 Best Workplaces in Aging Services list by Great Place to Work®. With 84% of team members believing Americare is a great place to work and 91% finding special meaning in their roles, the company continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents, families, and team members across their communities.

    People often ask...

    Galena Nursing Center offers assisted living, memory care, board and care, and skilled nursing.

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    The full address for this community is 1220 E 8th St, Galena, KS 66739.

    No, Galena Nursing Center does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Kansas, the Department for Aging & Disability Services licenses adult care homes and assisted living facilities and posts the statements of deficiency from its surveys.

    License numberN011005
    Facility typeNursing Facility
    LicenseeGALENA NURSING & REHAB, LLC

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