FPoor · score 25/100 · #257 of 287 in Virginia
Galax Health And Rehab
836 Glendale Rd, Galax, VA 24333 · 120 certified beds · For profit - Corporation
Staffing 3.3 nurse hours per resident-daybelow median in Virginia
23 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 112)bottom quarter
$13,627 in fines in 3 years
Why Galax Health And Rehab is graded F
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Virginia nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 120 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Galax Health And Rehab at a Glance
F
25/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.35 h.
44<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 112.
23<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 2.
7<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $13,627 fines, 0 denials.
24<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
2/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Virginia, medium facilities · CMS record 495250 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address836 Glendale Rd, Galax, VA 24333
Phone2762369991
CountyGalax City
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Certified beds120
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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- 3 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 12) — top 10%
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- 1 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 4) — top 10%
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- 1 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 4) — top 10%
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