Nursing homes in Galax, VA
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Galax, part of the Galax City 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 Galax, Virginia, and the surrounding Galax City region can choose from two local nursing homes to meet their long-term care needs. According to CMS Care Compare data, these facilities hold an average overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Notably, Waddell Nursing And Rehab Center, operated by Saber Healthcare Group, stands out with a 5-star rating, serving families within the 24333 ZIP code and adjacent areas.
Rating distribution
avg 3★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Galax
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- SABER HEALTHCARE GROUP1 home
- TRIO HEALTHCARE1 home
What to look for in Galax
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- No home in Galax reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Galax
| Waddell Nursing And Rehab Center SABER HEALTHCARE GROUP · Large · For Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| GALAX HEALTH AND REHAB TRIO HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
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