Nursing homes in Galax, VA
Galax, VA has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes. 1 has a 5-star overall rating, and 1 has been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waddell Nursing And Rehab Center202 Painter St · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 135 | None |
| Galax Health and Rehab836 Glendale Rd · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 120 | 1 ($13,627) |
How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in Virginia, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings
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Recent inspection problems in Galax
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.November 19, 2025 · Waddell Nursing And Rehab Center · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.November 19, 2025 · Waddell Nursing And Rehab Center · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.November 19, 2025 · Waddell Nursing And Rehab Center · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.November 21, 2024 · Galax Health and Rehab · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.November 21, 2024 · Galax Health and Rehab · F0678 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate foot care.June 17, 2024 · Galax Health and Rehab · F0687 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.June 17, 2024 · Galax Health and Rehab · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.November 16, 2023 · Galax Health and Rehab · F0838 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
- Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedNovember 16, 2023 · Galax Health and Rehab · F0655 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.November 16, 2023 · Galax Health and Rehab · F0730 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Questions about nursing homes in Galax
Which nursing home in Galax has the highest Medicare rating?
Waddell Nursing And Rehab Center has the highest overall rating in Galax: 5 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Galax have been fined?
1 of the 2 have been fined in the last three years, $13,627 in all. The most was $13,627, at Galax Health and Rehab.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Galax?
No. None of the 2 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.
Which nursing home in Galax is the largest?
Waddell Nursing And Rehab Center, with 135 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.