Axiom Healthcare of Mount VernonCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 1700 White Street, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
- CCN
- 145517
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 65
- Chain
- Axiom Healthcare
- Residents per day
- 47
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CMS gives Axiom Healthcare of Mount Vernon an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 19 Dec 2024. The latest survey cycle has 19 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Illinois is 11. CMS lists 7 fines with a total of $355,763 for this home in its penalties file. CMS also lists 4 payment denials.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Jefferson County median | Illinois median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 1 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 1 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 4 homes in the county, 666 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Illinois median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 19 Dec 2024 | 19 | 11 |
| Cycle 2 | 21 Nov 2023 | 30 | 11 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 15 | 10 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | L0 | ||
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 19 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Apr 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 | 8 Apr 2026 |
| 7 Apr 2026 | F0603 | Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room). | G | Complaint investigation | 8 Apr 2026 |
| 7 Apr 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Apr 2026 |
| 7 Apr 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Dec 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 | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | 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 | 15 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 23 Apr 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 27 May 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 14 May 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 14 May 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | F | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 30 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2025 |
| 2 Apr 2025 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2025 |
| 25 Mar 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 May 2025 |
| 25 Mar 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Complaint investigation | 23 Apr 2025 |
| 25 Mar 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | Complaint investigation | 24 Apr 2025 |
| 25 Mar 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 23 Apr 2025 |
| 25 Mar 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | J | Complaint investigation | 31 Oct 2024 |
| 25 Mar 2025 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | K | Complaint investigation | 23 Apr 2025 |
| 25 Mar 2025 | F0711 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | F | Complaint investigation | 8 May 2025 |
| 25 Mar 2025 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | F | Complaint investigation | 21 May 2025 |
| 25 Mar 2025 | F0713 | Provide or arrange emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day. | F | Complaint investigation | 19 Apr 2025 |
| 25 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 | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 25 Mar 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 | 7 May 2025 |
| 25 Mar 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 25 Mar 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. | F | Complaint investigation | 14 May 2025 |
| 25 Mar 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Complaint investigation | 28 Apr 2025 |
| 25 Mar 2025 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Complaint investigation | 28 Apr 2025 |
| 25 Mar 2025 | F0941 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members. | F | Complaint investigation | 28 Apr 2025 |
| 25 Mar 2025 | F0944 | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. | F | Complaint investigation | 28 Apr 2025 |
| 25 Mar 2025 | F0946 | Provide training in compliance and ethics. | F | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 25 Mar 2025 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | F | Complaint investigation | 28 Apr 2025 |
| 25 Mar 2025 | F0949 | Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. | F | Complaint investigation | 28 Apr 2025 |
| 5 Aug 2024 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | F | Complaint investigation | 28 Aug 2024 |
| 5 Aug 2024 | F0809 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | F | Complaint investigation | 28 Aug 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2023 |
| 21 Nov 2023 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2023 |
| 21 Nov 2023 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2023 |
| 21 Nov 2023 | 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. | J | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2023 |
| 21 Nov 2023 | 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 | 11 Dec 2023 |
| 21 Nov 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2023 |
Survey cycle 3: 15 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Jun 2024 |
| 31 May 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Jun 2024 |
| 31 May 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Jun 2024 |
| 31 May 2024 | F0809 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | F | Complaint investigation | 28 Aug 2024 |
| 15 May 2024 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Jun 2024 |
| 15 May 2024 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Complaint investigation | 28 May 2024 |
| 12 Mar 2024 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 19 Mar 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 23 Jan 2024 |
| 5 Jan 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Jan 2024 |
| 5 Jan 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Complaint investigation | 16 Jan 2024 |
| 14 Oct 2022 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2022 |
| 14 Oct 2022 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2022 |
| 14 Oct 2022 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | E | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2022 |
| 14 Oct 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2022 |
| 14 Oct 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2022 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Apr 2026 | Fine | $15,520 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | Fine | $81,680 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | Payment denial | 21 | |
| 19 Dec 2024 | Fine | $226,026 | |
| 19 Dec 2024 | Payment denial | 126 | |
| 15 May 2024 | Payment denial | 13 | |
| 5 Jan 2024 | Fine | $8,824 | |
| 5 Jan 2024 | Fine | $8,824 | |
| 21 Nov 2023 | Fine | $7,446 | |
| 21 Nov 2023 | Fine | $7,443 | |
| 21 Nov 2023 | Payment denial | 10 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Illinois median | Illinois average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.60 | 3.30 | 3.45 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.72 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.78 | 0.64 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.22 | 2.09 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 2.97 | 2.90 | 3.08 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 60.4%
- Nurse staff turnover, Illinois median
- 43.4%
- RN turnover in a year
- 40.0%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Illinois median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 28.1% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.8% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.0% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 26.8% | 12.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 14.2% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 20.0% | 17.8% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Legal business name
- Axiom Healthcare of Mount Vernon LLC
- Chain
- Axiom Healthcare (8 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axiom Care, LLC | Operational/managerial control | 1 Dec 2024 | |
| Axiom Care, LLC | Adp of the snf | 16 Jul 2025 | |
| Curis Services LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Dec 2024 | |
| Petersen SNF Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | 16 Jul 2025 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Jefferson County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon Countryside Manor | Mount Vernon | 2 of 5 | 9 | $126,387 | 27 Mar 2026 | |
| Axiom Gardens of Mount Vernon | Mount Vernon | Not rated | 16 | $63,330 | 17 Mar 2025 | |
| Nature Trail Health and Rehab | Mount Vernon | 4 of 5 | 8 | $28,620 | 8 Dec 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Illinois Department of Public Health: file a health care complaintThe complaint page of the State Survey Agency for Illinois, from the CMS list of agencies.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Axiom Healthcare of Mount Vernon (CCN 145517). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/axiom-healthcare-of-mount-vernon-mount-vernon-il-145517/
Provenance
- Licence
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Questions
- When was Axiom Healthcare of Mount Vernon last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 7 Apr 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 4 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 21 Nov 2023.
- Who operates Axiom Healthcare of Mount Vernon?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain Axiom Healthcare. The CMS ownership file names Axiom Care, LLC for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Axiom Healthcare of Mount Vernon a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 4 homes in Illinois as Special Focus Facilities and 20 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.