Galena Stauss Nursing Home
Nursing home · 215 SUMMIT STREET, Galena, IL 61036 · Jo Daviess County
Prices
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Facility
- Type
- Nursing home
- Capacity
- 57
- State license
- 146140
- Medicare CCN
- 146140
- Licensed entity
- MIDWEST MEDICAL CENTER
- Ownership
- Non profit - Other
- Phone
- (815) 776-7254
- Nurse staffing
- 4.04 hours per resident per day; 33.3% nursing staff turnover
- Medicare ratings
- Inspections 3★ · Staffing 5★ · Quality 1★
- Official record
- Illinois Department of Public Health nursing home pages
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare
Penalties
- Jan 14, 2026 — Payment Denial · payment denial 66 days
- Dec 3, 2025 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($2,200)
- Dec 3, 2025 — Payment Denial · payment denial 46 days
- Dec 3, 2025 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($500)
- Dec 3, 2025 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($500)
- Dec 3, 2025 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($2,200)
- Oct 3, 2024 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($500)
Inspection findings
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Jun 29, 2026 Health · 2 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
F0550 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected Jul 13, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity G
Complaint
F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected Jul 14, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
-
Mar 26, 2026 Health · 1 finding
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0609 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected Apr 30, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
-
Mar 11, 2026 Health · 1 finding
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
-
Dec 3, 2025 Fire Safety · 19 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
E0006 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected Mar 23, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
E0032 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Corrected Mar 23, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected Jan 16, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity G
F0688 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected Jan 16, 2026 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected Jan 16, 2026 · CMS health inspection
-
Serious
Scope/severity G
F0692 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected Jan 16, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0761 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected Jan 16, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0838 Administration Deficiencies
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected Jan 16, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Jan 16, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0324 Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected Jan 27, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0345 Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0353 Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0915 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
Corrected Jun 19, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0920 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected Jan 17, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity B
Type B Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation
Type B: more likely than not to cause more than minimal harm (1-130). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.610a), 300.1010h), 300.1210b), and 300.1210d)1)2). The fine was doubled in this instance in accordance with 300.282i) and j) of the Code due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation:300.1210b).
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Not serious
Scope/severity B
Type B Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation
Type B: more likely than not to cause more than minimal harm (1-130). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.610a), 300.610c)2), and 300.1210b)2)4)5). The fine was doubled in this instance in accordance with 300.282i) and j) of the Code due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation:300.1210b).
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Not serious
Scope/severity C
Type C Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation
Type C: less than minimal harm (1-132). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.615f). The fine was doubled in this instance in accordance with 300.282i) and j) of the Code due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation:300.615f).
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Not serious
Scope/severity C
Type C Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation
Type C: less than minimal harm (1-132). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.626c).). No Fine Total Fine: $5,400.00
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Not serious
Scope/severity C
Type C Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation
Type C: less than minimal harm (1-132). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.690b) and 300.690c). The fine was doubled in this instance in accordance with 300.282i) and j) of the Code due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation:300.690.
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
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Oct 17, 2024 Health · 1 finding
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0600 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected Oct 18, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
-
Oct 3, 2024 Fire Safety · 15 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
E0039 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected Dec 13, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected Oct 31, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0686 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected Oct 31, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0695 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected Oct 31, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0755 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected Oct 31, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0760 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected Oct 31, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0761 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected Oct 31, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0851 Administration Deficiencies
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected Oct 31, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Oct 31, 2024 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0281 Egress Deficiencies
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected Nov 15, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0351 Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected Dec 13, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0353 Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected Oct 11, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0521 Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected Dec 15, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0920 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected Nov 15, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity C
Type C Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation
Type C: less than minimal harm (1-132). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.615e) and 300.615f). This instance in accordance with 300.282f) and j) of the Code is assessed a fine due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation: 300.615e) and 300.615f).
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
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Sep 4, 2024 Health · 2 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0580 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected Sep 20, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity G
Complaint
F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected Sep 25, 2024 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
-
Apr 30, 2024 Health · 3 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0550 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 1, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0607 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected May 1, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0609 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 1, 2024 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
-
Oct 31, 2023 Health · 1 finding
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected Dec 15, 2023 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
-
Oct 12, 2023 Fire Safety · 12 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
E0026 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Corrected Dec 1, 2023 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0557 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected Nov 16, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0688 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected Nov 16, 2023 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0695 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected Nov 16, 2023 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0760 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected Nov 16, 2023 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0838 Administration Deficiencies
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected Dec 1, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0223 Egress Deficiencies
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected Dec 1, 2023 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0345 Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected Dec 1, 2023 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0353 Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected Dec 1, 2023 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0363 Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected Dec 1, 2023 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0915 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
Corrected Dec 1, 2023 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0920 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected Dec 1, 2023 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
Owners and managers (as published by CMS)
- BAUER, TRACY — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/26/2009
- HEY, DAVID — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2013
- HOLLAND, JOEL — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/02/2017
- KILGORE, HELEN — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2007
- LORENZEN, JOHN — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/02/2017
- MILLER, ROBERT — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2009
- SHEAHEN, MARY — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2012
- SLOAN, BARBARA — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/02/2017
- THOMPSON, GARRY — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 12/01/2013
- TOEPFER, VINCE — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2008
- WAMSLEY, MARIE — w-2 managing employee, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/12/2014
- WAMSLEY, MARIE — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/12/2014
- WRABL, CAROL — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2008
- MIDWEST MEDICAL FOUNDATION — 5% or greater indirect ownership interest, 100%, since 04/25/2019
Sources: CMS's list of certified Illinois nursing homes, IDPH's quarterly nursing home violation reports and the rates facilities reported to HFSRB and CMS Care Compare (nursing homes). “Harm or jeopardy level” is CMS scope/severity G–L. About this data.