1220 E 8th Street, Galena, KS 66739 (opens Google Maps) · Cherokee County · (620) 783-1383· 45 certified beds · avg 37 residents/day · certified since Nov 1, 1992 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
Abuse citation flag (CMS)
Part of chain: AMERICARE SENIOR LIVING (23 facilities, chain avg rating 3.6★)
The abuse flag means inspectors cited this facility for abuse that caused harm to a resident within the past year, or potential for harm in each of the last two years. Source: CMS.
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Health inspection rating: ★★☆☆☆2/5 · CMS overall rating: 2/5 · how star ratings work →
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
▲ Immediate jeopardy, isolated · Mar 30, 2026 · F-0600 · triggered by a complaint
The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors.
Why it matters: Abuse and neglect cause direct physical and emotional harm and are among the most serious failures a nursing home can have.
Severity (J): Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety was cited. The scope was isolated: limited residents, staff, or locations were affected. Scope describes the extent of the deficiency, not whether it happened on previous inspections.
Corrected: Mar 24, 2026 (Past Non-Compliance)
▲ Actual harm, isolated · Mar 30, 2026 · F-0609 · triggered by a complaint
The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation.
Why it matters: When incidents aren't reported promptly, abusers may continue harming residents and outside authorities can't step in.
Severity (G): Actual harm was cited, below immediate jeopardy. The scope was isolated: limited residents, staff, or locations were affected. Scope describes the extent of the deficiency, not whether it happened on previous inspections.
Corrected: Mar 24, 2026 (Past Non-Compliance)
▲ Actual harm, isolated · Mar 30, 2026 · F-0610 · triggered by a complaint
The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do.
Why it matters: When allegations aren't investigated, harm to residents can continue unchecked.
Severity (G): Actual harm was cited, below immediate jeopardy. The scope was isolated: limited residents, staff, or locations were affected. Scope describes the extent of the deficiency, not whether it happened on previous inspections.
Corrected: Mar 24, 2026 (Past Non-Compliance)
Showing the latest 3 of 23 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not provide required paperwork or notices about a resident's needs, their right to appeal a transfer or discharge, or the facility's bed-hold policy (how long a bed is saved during a hospital stay). F-0628
The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. F-0677
The facility did not keep residents' medications free from unnecessary drugs. Residents should only take medicines they truly need, at the right dose, for a clear reason. F-0757
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide required paperwork or notices about a resident's needs, their right to appeal a transfer or discharge, or the facility's bed-hold policy (how long a bed is saved during a hospital stay). · F-0628 |
| Jun 24, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. · F-0677 |
| Jun 24, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep residents' medications free from unnecessary drugs. Residents should only take medicines they truly need, at the right dose, for a clear reason. · F-0757 |
| Jun 24, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| Jun 24, 2026 | C · Potential for minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not keep its building and grounds safe, functional, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. · F-0921 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | ▲ J · Immediate jeopardy, isolated | The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint · F-0600 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | ▲ G · Actual harm, isolated | The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · from a complaint · F-0609 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | ▲ G · Actual harm, isolated | The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do. · from a complaint · F-0610 |
| Apr 16, 2025 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. · F-0677 |
| Apr 16, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not create and follow a basic care plan covering a new resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of admission. The first days are when a new resident is most vulnerable. · F-0655 |
| Apr 16, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · F-0656 |
| Apr 16, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · F-0684 |
| Apr 16, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · F-0689 |
| Apr 16, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy, such as preventing unplanned weight loss or dehydration. · F-0692 |
| Apr 16, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide safe, appropriate care for residents who need dialysis — the treatment that filters the blood when kidneys fail. · F-0698 |
| Apr 16, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep residents' medications free from unnecessary drugs. Residents should only take medicines they truly need, at the right dose, for a clear reason. · F-0757 |
| Apr 16, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| Apr 16, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not regularly inspect bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails for safety, or the rails and mattresses were not attached safely to the frames. · F-0909 |
| Jul 27, 2023 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility's quality committee — the internal group responsible for finding and fixing care problems — did not have the required members or did not meet at least every three months. · F-0868 |
| Jul 27, 2023 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. · F-0584 |
| Jul 27, 2023 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| Jul 27, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · F-0609 |
| Jul 27, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not try to gradually reduce doses of mood- and mind-altering medications or use non-drug approaches first, as required, or used 'as needed' psychiatric drugs without proper limits. · F-0758 |
Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (10 → 5).
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | F |
| 2025 | 10 | 0 | E |
| 2026 | 8 | 3 | J ▲ |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
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1 fine totaling $21,645.
Every penalty CMS publishes for this facility in the 3-year window is listed —none excluded. The count and the dollar total come from two different CMS datasets and agree for this facility. Penalties older than the window are dropped by CMS before publication, not by us.
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | Fine | $21,645 |
What these staffing numbers mean →
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 4.18 | 4.58 | 3.95 | bottom 39% in Kansas; top 33% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.72 | 0.81 | 0.69 | bottom 50% in Kansas; top 34% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 3.54 | 4.05 | 3.50 | bottom 35% in Kansas; top 40% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.49 | 0.49 | 0.48 | top 42% in Kansas; top 34% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 66.0 | 48.1 | 45.8 | bottom 11% in Kansas; bottom 9% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 57.1 | 42.0 | 42.9 | bottom 27% in Kansas; bottom 26% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.81, RN 0.66, weekend 3.24.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (3.81 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 3/5.
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 3/5 · short-stay residents: 2/5
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
For profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery, Anna | Individual | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | 50% | 01/01/2013 |
| Montgomery, Richard | Individual | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | 50% | 08/01/1987 |
| R H Montgomery Properties, INC | Organization | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 100% | 01/01/2003 |
| Americare Systems, INC. | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2002 |
| Crosson, Clay | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/17/2013 |
| Hatlestad, Steven | Individual | Contracted Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2002 |
| Hatlestad, Steven | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2002 |
| Montgomery, Richard | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/16/2003 |
| Reiker, James | Individual | Contracted Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2002 |
| Reiker, James | Individual | W-2 Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2003 |
| Reiker, James | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2002 |
| Schade, Kyle | Individual | Contracted Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2021 |
| Schade, Kyle | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2021 |
| Windham, Jaclyn | Individual | W-2 Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
All 14 owning or managing parties CMS has on file are shown — none excluded.
CMS lists this facility under the chain Americare Senior Living — 23 facilities in the current records. Chain membership says who operates these homes. It says nothing about how any individual one of them was inspected; each has its own record.
Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking. Showing 8 of the 22 others, continuing from this facility's own place in that list.
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communities of Wildwood Ranch | 2.3 mi | Joplin, MO | ★★★★☆ | 5/5 | |
| Westgate | 2.3 mi | Joplin, MO | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Quaker Hill Manor | 4.3 mi | Baxter Springs, KS | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Aspire Senior Living Joplin | 4.9 mi | Joplin, MO | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Joplin Gardens | 5.8 mi | Joplin, MO | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| NHC Healthcare, Joplin | 8.0 mi | Joplin, MO | ★★☆☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Aspire Senior Living Webb City | 10.4 mi | Webb City, MO | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Higher Call Nursing Center | 12.0 mi | Quapaw, OK | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Medicalodges Columbus | 14.4 mi | Columbus, KS | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Seneca Nursing | 15.9 mi | Seneca, MO | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Eastwood Manor | 16.6 mi | Commerce, OK | ★★☆☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Windridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 17.3 mi | Miami, OK | ★★★★★ | 5/5 |
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 175233.
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