Public Record
Galax Health and Rehab
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Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 1 / 5
- Certified beds
- 120
- Avg. residents per day
- 97.1
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 58
- Inspections on file
- 8
- Last inspection
- 2024-11-21
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Citations
58 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0678Seriousimmediate jeopardy
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0687Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate foot care.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0655Generalpotential for harm
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
- 0657Generalpotential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0730Generalpotential for harm
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0756Generalpotential for harm
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
- 0758Generalpotential for harm
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
- 0759Generalpotential for harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- 0760Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0838Generalno actual harm
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.
- 0842Generalpotential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0883Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
- 0947Generalpotential for harm
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
- 0624Generalpotential for harm
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0580Generalpotential for harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- 0583Generalpotential for harm
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
- 0604Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
- 0563Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
- 0609Generalpotential for harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- 0610Generalpotential for harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- 0030Generalpotential for harm
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
- 0006Generalpotential for harm
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
- 0013Generalpotential for harm
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
- 0029Generalpotential for harm
Develop a communication plan.
- 0004Generalpotential for harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0039Generalpotential for harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- 0037Generalpotential for harm
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- 0036Generalpotential for harm
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
- 0031Generalpotential for harm
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0886Generalpotential for harm
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
- 0291Generalpotential for harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- 0345Generalpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0363Generalpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0511Generalpotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- 0521Generalpotential for harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 0161Generalpotential for harm
Use approved construction type or materials.
- 0211Generalpotential for harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0813Generalpotential for harm
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
- 0758Generalpotential for harm
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
- 0692Generalpotential for harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0557Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Galax Health and Rehab?
- Galax Health and Rehab is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Galax, VA, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 495250.
- What is the CMS rating for Galax Health and Rehab?
- Galax Health and Rehab has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Galax Health and Rehab have?
- Galax Health and Rehab is certified for 120 beds. It serves an average of 97.1 residents per day.
- How many citations does Galax Health and Rehab have?
- Galax Health and Rehab has 58 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Galax Health and Rehab last inspected?
- Galax Health and Rehab was last inspected on November 21, 2024. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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