Galena Stauss Nursing Home

Galena Stauss Nursing Home, located at 215 Summit Street in Galena, Illinois, is a trusted nonprofit skilled nursing facility serving the residents of this storied northern Illinois community with compassionate, mission-driven care. Operated as a nonprofit corporation, Galena Stauss Nursing Home reinvests its resources directly into resident care and community service — an approach that reflects the values of Galena's tight-knit population and the surrounding Jo Daviess County region. The skilled nursing team provides comprehensive long-term care and short-term rehabilitation services, including wound management, complex medication administration, physical and occupational therapy, and specialized care for residents living with chronic illness or cognitive decline. Personalized care plans ensure that each resident's medical, social, and emotional needs are addressed by an attentive, experienced staff. Galena is one of Illinois's most beloved and picturesque communities — a historic river town perched among rolling limestone bluffs along the Galena River. The city's iconic Main Street is lined with boutique shops, acclaimed restaurants like Fried Green Tomatoes and Vinny Vanucchi's, and galleries that draw visitors from across the Midwest. Families visiting residents will find no shortage of enjoyable experiences, from exploring the Ulysses S. Grant Home State Historic Site to strolling through Grant Park. The scenic Galena River Trail offers peaceful walking along the riverfront, while nearby Eagle Ridge Resort and Chestnut Mountain Resort provide additional recreation for family outings. For medical needs, Midwest Medical Center on Medical Center Drive provides emergency and inpatient care close to the nursing home, ensuring residents have prompt access to acute services when needed. The nonprofit stewardship of Galena Stauss Nursing Home means residents receive care guided by community values rather than corporate profit. To learn more or schedule a visit, call (815) 776-7254.