Nursing homeActive
Galena Nursing & Rehab Center
1220 E 8th Street, Galena, KS 66739620783138345 certified beds · 37 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
4
since 2023
Deficiencies
23
● 1● 19● 3
Penalties · 3 yrs
$21,645
1 fine
Last survey
2026-06-24
Standard
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 2
Staffing 3
Quality 3
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-24 | Standard | 140 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-03-30 | Complaint | 003 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-04-16 | Standard | 0100 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-07-27 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Correction not yet recordedRecord 175233-20260624-F628
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Correction not yet recordedRecord 175233-20260624-F677
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Correction not yet recordedRecord 175233-20260624-F757
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Correction not yet recordedRecord 175233-20260624-F880
F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Environment
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Correction not yet recordedRecord 175233-20260624-F921
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity JHarm
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2026-03-24Record 175233-20260330-F600
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity GHarm
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2026-03-24Record 175233-20260330-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity GHarm
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2026-03-24Record 175233-20260330-F610
F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-30Record 175233-20250416-F655
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-30Record 175233-20250416-F656
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-30Record 175233-20250416-F677
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-30Record 175233-20250416-F684
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-30Record 175233-20250416-F689
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-30Record 175233-20250416-F692
F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-30Record 175233-20250416-F698
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-30Record 175233-20250416-F757
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-30Record 175233-20250416-F880
F909Regularly 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-30Record 175233-20250416-F909
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-16Record 175233-20230727-F584
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-16Record 175233-20230727-F609
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-16Record 175233-20230727-F758
F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyScope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-16Record 175233-20230727-F868
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-16Record 175233-20230727-F880
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-30 | Civil money penalty | $21,645 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.66
Facility
Kansas
National
Kansas 0.71 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.81
Facility
Kansas
National
Kansas 4.07 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.24
Facility
Kansas
National
Kansas 3.60 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover66%
Facility
Kansas
National
Kansas 48% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover57%
Facility
Kansas
National
Kansas 42% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Kansas | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 6.9% | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 1.6% | 4.3% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 20.5% | 18.1% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 17.3% | 17.9% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 6.5% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 17.5% | 23.2% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R H Montgomery Properties, Inc Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Montgomery, Anna Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 50% | — | — |
| Montgomery, Richard Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 50% | — | — |
| 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 | — | — |
| Hatlestad, Steven Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Montgomery, Richard Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Reiker, James Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Reiker, James Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Reiker, James Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Schade, Kyle Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Schade, Kyle Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Windham, Jaclyn Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Americare Senior Living — 23 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Kansas.
No county cost figures on file for Cherokee.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communities Of Wildwood Ranch Joplin | 2.3 mi | 2025-02-13 | 021 |
| Westgate Joplin | 2.3 mi | 2026-06-04 | 092 |
| Quaker Hill Manor Baxter Springs | 4.3 mi | 2025-12-03 | 2150 |
| Aspire Senior Living Joplin Joplin | 4.9 mi | 2026-06-01 | 0491 |
| Joplin Gardens Joplin | 5.8 mi | 2026-03-17 | 0141 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |