GALAX HEALTH AND REHAB
836 GLENDALE RD, Galax, VA 24333
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How GALAX HEALTH AND REHAB Compares
GALAX HEALTH AND REHAB is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Galax, Virginia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Virginia average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (24.5%) is above the Virginia average of 14.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 120 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 80% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Galax, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Virginia average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 24.5% — worse than the Virginia average of 14.2% (72% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.7% — better than the Virginia average of 3.7% (53% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.2% — better than the Virginia average of 4.7%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 18.3% — better than the Virginia average of 22.4%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Virginia averages across 289 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask GALAX HEALTH AND REHAB
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing GALAX HEALTH AND REHAB with other nursing homes in Galax.
How is GALAX HEALTH AND REHAB addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is GALAX HEALTH AND REHAB doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 24.5% here versus 14.2% across Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help GALAX HEALTH AND REHAB keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.7% here versus 3.7% across Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at GALAX HEALTH AND REHAB?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does GALAX HEALTH AND REHAB lag behind other Galax options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at GALAX HEALTH AND REHAB?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Galax
Galax sits in Galax city, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.3% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Virginia as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 1,297 (20.3%)
- Median age
- 42.3 years
- Median household income
- $35,184
- Median home value
- $97,400
Demographics for Galax city from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Galax.
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