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Axiom Gardens of Flora
701 Shadwell Avenue, Flora, IL 62839
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Axiom Gardens of Flora is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Flora, Illinois, certified for 97 beds and caring for about 62 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Illinois median of 2; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 1 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 40 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (16, 18, 6 by cycle, most recent first), 5 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 41.2 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 28.4.
CMS lists 4 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $160K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Illinois median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 69.2%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Clay Co. median | Illinois median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 40 | 40 | 34 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 41.2 | 41.2 | 28.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 69.2% | 69.2% | 43.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $159,748 | $159,748 | $45,123 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 in the county, 666 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Illinois average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 2 Mar 2026, 11 Mar 2025.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×4 D ×27 E ×3 F ×5
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 2026 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | F | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2026 |
| 29 Apr 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Mar 2026 |
| 2 Mar 2026 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2026 |
| 2 Mar 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 11 Mar 2026 |
| 2 Mar 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2026 |
| 2 Mar 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2026 |
| 2 Mar 2026 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2026 |
| 2 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 29 Jan 2026 |
| 20 Nov 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Complaint investigation | 15 Dec 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Dec 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Dec 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Dec 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Dec 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2025 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Dec 2025 |
| 1 Jul 2025 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | G | Complaint investigation | 2 Jul 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2025 |
| 4 Apr 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2025 |
| 4 Apr 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Apr 2025 |
| 4 Apr 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2025 |
| 4 Apr 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Apr 2025 |
| 11 Mar 2025 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | F | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2025 |
| 11 Mar 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Complaint investigation | 31 Mar 2025 |
| 11 Mar 2025 | F0584 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2025 |
| 11 Mar 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2025 |
| 11 Mar 2025 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2025 |
| 11 Mar 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2025 |
| 11 Mar 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2025 |
| 11 Mar 2025 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2025 |
| 11 Mar 2025 | F0808 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | D | Standard survey | 25 Mar 2025 |
| 11 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 9 Aug 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 22 Aug 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | Complaint investigation | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 11 Oct 2023 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Complaint investigation | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 11 Oct 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 11 Oct 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 11 Oct 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2026 | Fine | $45,705 | |
| 1 Jul 2025 | Fine | $10,358 | |
| 11 Mar 2025 | Fine | $24,286 | |
| 11 Oct 2023 | Fine | $79,399 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Illinois average. Turnover: nursing staff 69.2%, RNs 62.5%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Illinois median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 24.2% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 7.8% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 5.3% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 20.6% | 12.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.5% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 34.5% | 17.8% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Axiom Gardens Of Flora Llc. Chain: Axiom Healthcare (8 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axiom Care, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2024 |
| Axiom Care, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/27/2025 |
| Curis Services LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2024 |
| Petersen SNF Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/27/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Clay County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axiom Healthcare of Flora | Flora | 99 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 25 | 25.3 | $9K | 24 Jun 2026 |
All 2 facilities in Clay County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Axiom Gardens of Flora been cited for?
40 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 5 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Illinois median is 34 per facility.
Has Axiom Gardens of Flora been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $160K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Axiom Gardens of Flora compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident per day against a Illinois median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Axiom Gardens of Flora?
It is part of the Axiom Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Axiom Care, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Axiom Gardens of Flora last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 29 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 2 Mar 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.