Safety Report: The Laurels of Galesburg
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
Citations by topic
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
Fewer citations in the most recent cycle (20) than in the cycle before (21).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F842) | 3 | March 31, 2026; September 10, 2025; September 19, 2024 |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F609) | 3 | March 31, 2026; January 28, 2025; January 19, 2024 |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 3 | September 10, 2025; January 19, 2024; July 26, 2023 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880) | 3 | September 10, 2025; August 29, 2024; July 26, 2023 |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F550) | 3 | September 10, 2025; January 28, 2025; July 26, 2023 |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F656) | 3 | September 10, 2025; September 19, 2024; July 26, 2023 |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F695) | 2 | July 1, 2026; September 19, 2024 |
| Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. (F744) | 2 | March 31, 2026; July 26, 2023 |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. (F610) | 2 | March 31, 2026; July 26, 2023 |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F812) | 2 | September 10, 2025; September 19, 2024 |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. (F921) | 2 | September 10, 2025; September 19, 2024 |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. (F584) | 2 | September 10, 2025; September 19, 2024 |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F658) | 2 | January 28, 2025; July 26, 2023 |
| PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities (F645) | 2 | September 19, 2024; July 26, 2023 |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F684) | 2 | August 29, 2024; March 21, 2024 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2025 | Fine | $17,345 |
| December 19, 2024 | Payment Denial | Payment denial for 18 days, starting February 20, 2025 |
| March 21, 2024 | Fine | $77,701 |
| January 19, 2024 | Fine | $40,729 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
July 1, 2026 — 2 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
March 31, 2026 — 6 citations · complaint investigation
September 10, 2025 — 12 citations (includes serious)
January 28, 2025 — 5 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
December 19, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
September 19, 2024 — 15 citations
August 29, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
March 21, 2024 — 2 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
January 19, 2024 — 3 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
July 26, 2023 — 19 citations (includes serious)
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare