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Skilled nursing facility · CMS certification number 146140

GALENA STAUSS NURSING HOME

GALENA, Illinois · Medicare and Medicaid

Certified beds, as filed in Care Compare: 57

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Finances, as filed

No Medicare cost report on file for this facility.

Nurse staffing

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Ownership, as filed with CMS

Care Compare

As filed in the CMS file dated September 1, 2026 (Care Compare ownership).

Owner or managerRoleTypeOwnership percentageAssociation
MIDWEST MEDICAL FOUNDATION5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%since 04/25/2019
HEY, DAVIDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2013
HOLLAND, JOELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 05/02/2017
KILGORE, HELENCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2007
LORENZEN, JOHNCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 05/02/2017
MILLER, ROBERTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2009
SHEAHEN, MARYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2012
SLOAN, BARBARACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 05/02/2017
THOMPSON, GARRYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/01/2013
TOEPFER, VINCECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2008
WRABL, CAROLCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2008
BAUER, TRACYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/26/2009
WAMSLEY, MARIECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 05/12/2014
WAMSLEY, MARIEW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 05/12/2014

Medicare enrollment

As filed in the CMS file dated August 1, 2026 (Medicare enrollment ownership), under the enrollment of MIDWEST MEDICAL CENTER (enrollment ID O20090622000294).

CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; where the private equity, real estate investment trust or holding company field below has not been filed under the current cycle, it reads “Paused by CMS”.

OwnerIndividual or organizationRoleOwnership percentageAssociation dateDescribed in the filing as
MIDWEST MEDICAL FOUNDATIONOrganization5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST1004/25/2019
Private equity company: No
Real estate investment trust: No
Holding company: No
BARBARA K SLOANIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing5/2/2017
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
CAROL A WRABLIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing1/1/2008
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
DAVID R. HEYIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing1/1/2013
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
GARRY W THOMPSONIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing12/1/2013
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
HELEN R KILGOREIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing1/1/2007
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
JOEL C HOLLANDIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing5/2/2017
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
JOHN M LORENZENIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing5/2/2017
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
MARY SHEAHENIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing1/1/2012
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
ROBERT L. MILLERIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing1/1/2009
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
VINCE E TOEPFERIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing1/1/2008
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
MARIE A WAMSLEYIndividualCORPORATE OFFICERNot stated in the filing5/12/2014
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
TRACY L BAUERIndividualCORPORATE OFFICERNot stated in the filing1/26/2009
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
MARIE A WAMSLEYIndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEENot stated in the filing5/12/2014
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS

Changes in ownership

Recent changes on this record

Inspections

Inspection cycleHealth inspectionFire safety inspectionHealth deficienciesFire safety deficiencies
1December 3, 2025December 3, 2025117
2October 3, 2024October 3, 2024116
3October 12, 2023October 12, 202397

From the Care Compare inspection summary file NH_SurveySummary_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

Deficiencies cited

31 deficiencies on file, newest inspection first
Inspection dateInspection typeTagCategoryWhat was citedScope and severityComplaintCorrectedCorrection date
June 29, 2026HealthF 0550Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.EYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJuly 13, 2026
June 29, 2026HealthF 0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJuly 14, 2026
March 26, 2026HealthF 0609Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 30, 2026
March 11, 2026HealthF 0684Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 10, 2026
December 3, 2025HealthF 0684Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJanuary 16, 2026
December 3, 2025HealthF 0688Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide 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.GNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJanuary 16, 2026
December 3, 2025HealthF 0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJanuary 16, 2026
December 3, 2025HealthF 0692Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.GNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJanuary 16, 2026
December 3, 2025HealthF 0761Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJanuary 16, 2026
December 3, 2025HealthF 0838Administration DeficienciesConduct 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.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJanuary 16, 2026
December 3, 2025HealthF 0880Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJanuary 16, 2026
October 17, 2024HealthF 0600Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOctober 18, 2024
October 3, 2024HealthF 0684Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOctober 31, 2024
October 3, 2024HealthF 0686Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOctober 31, 2024
October 3, 2024HealthF 0695Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOctober 31, 2024
October 3, 2024HealthF 0755Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOctober 31, 2024
October 3, 2024HealthF 0760Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOctober 31, 2024
October 3, 2024HealthF 0761Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOctober 31, 2024
October 3, 2024HealthF 0851Administration DeficienciesElectronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOctober 31, 2024
October 3, 2024HealthF 0880Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOctober 31, 2024
September 4, 2024HealthF 0580Resident Rights DeficienciesImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSeptember 20, 2024
September 4, 2024HealthF 0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSeptember 25, 2024
April 30, 2024HealthF 0550Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 1, 2024
April 30, 2024HealthF 0607Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 1, 2024
April 30, 2024HealthF 0609Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 1, 2024
October 31, 2023HealthF 0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDecember 15, 2023
October 12, 2023HealthF 0557Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNovember 16, 2023
October 12, 2023HealthF 0688Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide 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.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNovember 16, 2023
October 12, 2023HealthF 0695Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNovember 16, 2023
October 12, 2023HealthF 0760Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNovember 16, 2023
October 12, 2023HealthF 0838Administration DeficienciesConduct 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.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDecember 1, 2023

From the Care Compare health citations file NH_HealthCitations_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

Penalties

Penalty dateTypeFine amountPayment denial beganPayment denial, daysFine ID
June 29, 2026Fine$16,350144238
January 14, 2026Payment DenialApril 14, 202666
December 3, 2025Payment DenialDecember 1, 202546

From the Care Compare penalties file NH_Penalties_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

Care Compare provider information

FieldAs filed
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Ownership TypeNon profit - Other
Legal Business NameMIDWEST MEDICAL CENTER
Date First Approved to Provide Medicare and Medicaid Services2010-02-17
Provider Resides in HospitalN
Continuing Care Retirement CommunityN
UrbanN
County/ParishJo Daviess
Telephone Number8157767254
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 MonthsN
With a Resident and Family CouncilResident
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required AreasYes
Number of Certified Beds57
Average Number of Residents per Day35.7
Overall Rating3
Health Inspection Rating3
QM Rating1
Long-Stay QM Rating1
Processing Date2026-09-01

From the Care Compare Provider Information file NH_ProviderInfo_Sep2026_3.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

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