All citations for Galax Health and Rehab
State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.
Last standard health inspection on record
November 16, 2023
This is more than 2 years ago. Newer inspection results may not be on record yet, so the results below may not describe the home today. Ask the home for its most recent inspection report.
Showing 1 to 25 of 32 citations
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 27, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 27, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 27, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 27, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 27, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 27, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 27, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 27, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 27, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 27, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 27, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 27, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 27, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 27, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 27, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 27, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 27, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 27, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal 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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 27, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 27, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 27, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 27, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 27, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 27, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 27, 2023).
Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.