Sheila Murray
Dec 2025
My mother in-law was there. We had a good experince,but the room was very cold, so she was cold the whole time she was there. Other than that it was great!
Galena Nursing Center Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing
1220 E 8th Street
4(25 ratings)
Part of Americare Senior Living · 27 communities · 4.1★ average
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Total units
- 45
- Medicare rating
- 2 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Corporation
- Certified beds
- 45
- Ownership
- Family-led, locally operated Americare community
- Nearby hospital
- Located near Mercy Specialty Hospital
- Therapy services
- On-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy
- Pet policy
- Pets allowed if residents can care for them
- Wound care
- Advanced wound therapy using Vaporox technology
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What Families Think
Galena Nursing Center is a family-led, locally operated Americare community offering skilled nursing, short-term rehab, and long-term care near Mercy Specialty Hospital in Galena, Kansas. Most reviewers describe caring, attentive staff and a clean, welcoming environment, though one detailed report raised serious concerns about billing delays, broken equipment, and poor food quality.
The Good
- Staff described as caring, attentive, and respectful
- Facility kept clean and welcoming per reviewers
- Rehab-to-Home program combines nursing with PT/OT/speech therapy
- Advanced wound care using Vaporox technology
- Pet-friendly policy for residents who can care for pets
- Located near Mercy Specialty Hospital with scheduled transportation
The Bad
- One report of unreturned calls and unprofessional admissions communication
- One report of a six-week delay in refunding unused care payments
- One report of broken equipment, like showers, left unrepaired
- One report described food quality as well below expectations
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About Galena Nursing Center Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing
Galena Nursing & Rehab Center is a nursing and rehabilitation facility in Galena, Kansas, offering skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term residential support. As an Americare community, it is family-led and locally operated, providing personalized nursing care plans tailored to each resident's needs following surgery, injury, or health-related events.
The center's rehabilitation services include physical, occupational, and speech therapy through its Rehab-to-Home program, which combines skilled nursing with therapy to help residents return home or transition to assisted living. For long-term residents, ongoing therapy services support continued wellness. The facility also coordinates hospice care with local providers and offers advanced wound therapy using Vaporox technology alongside traditional wound care.
Galena Nursing Center provides restaurant-style dining with made-to-order breakfast and daily lunch and dinner specials prepared with fresh ingredients. The community emphasizes wellness across mind, body, and soul through enrichment activities including pet therapy, exercise classes, faith-based programs, educational offerings, meditation, and social gatherings. Residents participate in intergenerational programs, community fundraisers, and civic volunteer opportunities.
Amenities include spacious community dining rooms, family rooms with big-screen televisions, cozy kitchens and social areas, beauty salons, and secure patios with scenic views. The facility is conveniently located near Mercy Specialty Hospital and offers scheduled transportation. Galena Nursing Center is pet friendly, allowing residents to keep their pets provided they are able to care for them.
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
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4overall · 25 ratings combined
4★ on Google (25)
Chelsie Seitz
Nov 2025
The staff at the Galena nursing home are incredibly caring and attentive. They treat residents with dignity and kindness, and the facility is always clean and welcoming!
Laura Casteel
Nov 2025
When I go in and visit I feel really welcomed by the staff. I really enjoy the backdrops and balloon bouquets that Kelli Tracy makes.
Doug B
Feb 2025
Debbie and her staff are wonderful. Loving care and patience as if they are caring for their own loved ones. So thankful for them at a time of such stress and sadness. They made this journey so much less painful.
Sarah Mayfield
Jan 2024
I will give one star because it didn’t smell bad. I would give it zero stars for the unprofessional manner in which the staff conducts business. Multiple calls were left un returned ,many times ,to various family members in the process of trying to admit to the nursing home. When we quickly knew we had made a mistake by placing our loved ones there, comments were made to our loved ones making them feel guilty that their family had decided to move them to a different place. We are STILL waiting for a refund to be made for the time they had already paid for though they were only there a week. This has been about 6 weeks so far. The facility is shabby and essential equipment, such as the shower, are left broken and apparently there are no intentions to repair things as they break .The lunch I saw on my loved one’s plate was below what inmates are served. A thin slice of turkey LUNCH MEAT with congealed gravy. At the price point changed for care, the food should be much better. The day-to-day staff whom interacts with the patients were kind but overall this was a negative experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Galena Nursing Center Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing offer?
Galena Nursing Center Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Galena Nursing Center Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing located?
Galena Nursing Center Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing is located at 1220 E 8th Street in Galena, Kansas.
What do families say about Galena Nursing Center Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing?
Galena Nursing Center is a family-led, locally operated Americare community offering skilled nursing, short-term rehab, and long-term care near Mercy Specialty Hospital in Galena, Kansas. Most reviewers describe caring, attentive staff and a clean, welcoming environment, though one detailed report raised serious concerns about billing delays, broken equipment, and poor food quality.
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