Nursing homes in Galena, IL
Compare 1 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Galena, part of the Jo Daviess area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Galena, Illinois, and the surrounding Jo Daviess County area seeking long-term care can evaluate options through the CMS Care Compare tool. This city currently features one Medicare-certified nursing facility, Galena Stauss Nursing Home, operated by Midwest Medical Center. Serving the 61036 ZIP code, this location holds an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on recent federal quality assessments, reflecting the current state of local nursing home performance.
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avg 3★ · 1 homesWhat to look for in Galena
- All homes in Galena score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 1 of 1 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is GALENA STAUSS NURSING HOME at 3★.
- 1 of 1 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Galena
| GALENA STAUSS NURSING HOME MIDWEST MEDICAL CENTER · Medium · Not for Profit | 3.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
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