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Nursing homes in Jefferson County, Illinois
There are 4 certified nursing homes in Jefferson County, Illinois, with 336 beds between them.
50% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, about the same share as the state (52%). Inspectors recorded 135 health deficiencies over three cycles, 40.2 per 100 beds against 29.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $574K across 16 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Jefferson County | Illinois | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 4 | 666 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 50% | 52% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 40.2 | 29.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $574K | $75M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nature Trail Health and Rehab | Mount Vernon | 74 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 25 | 33.8 | $29K | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Mount Vernon Countryside Manor | Mount Vernon | 91 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 28 | 30.8 | $126K | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Axiom Healthcare of Mount Vernonabuse icon | Mount Vernon | 65 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 64 | 98.5 | $356K | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Axiom Gardens of Mount Vernonabuse icon | Mount Vernon | 106 | — | — | — | 18 | 17.0 | $63K | 19 Mar 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 8 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 8 |
| F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | 6 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 6 |
| F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | 5 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 4 |
Chains present: Axiom Healthcare (2), Palladian Healthcare (1), Crest Healthcare Consulting (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Jefferson County, Illinois?
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 336 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Jefferson County have the highest CMS ratings?
Nature Trail Health and Rehab (4 stars), Mount Vernon Countryside Manor (2 stars), Axiom Healthcare of Mount Vernon (1 stars)
How do Jefferson County nursing homes compare with Illinois?
50% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 52% statewide; citations run at 40.2 per 100 beds against 29.8 statewide.