Axiom Healthcare of West FrankfortCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 601 North Columbia, West Frankfort, IL 62896
- CCN
- 145664
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 96
- Chain
- Axiom Healthcare
- Residents per day
- 50
- CMS flags
- Special Focus Facility candidate
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CMS gives Axiom Healthcare of West Frankfort an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 16 Apr 2026. The latest survey cycle has 41 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Illinois is 11. CMS lists 3 fines with a total of $171,658 for this home in its penalties file. CMS also lists 1 payment denial.
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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 | Franklin County median | Illinois median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 1 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 3 | 3.0 | 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) | 16 Apr 2026 | 41 | 11 |
| Cycle 2 | 14 Mar 2025 | 10 | 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 | K0 | 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): 41 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 May 2026 |
| 12 May 2026 | 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 | 23 Jun 2026 |
| 12 May 2026 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | G | Complaint investigation | 15 May 2026 |
| 12 May 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 May 2026 |
| 12 May 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 May 2026 |
| 12 May 2026 | 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 | 23 Jun 2026 |
| 12 May 2026 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 May 2026 |
| 12 May 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 15 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | 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 | 23 Jun 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 24 Apr 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Standard survey | 23 Jun 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | 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 | Standard survey | 23 Jun 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | 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 | 23 Jun 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 23 Jun 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Standard survey | 23 Jun 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jun 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Standard survey | 23 Jun 2026 |
| 9 Jan 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Complaint investigation | 16 Jan 2026 |
| 9 Jan 2026 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Complaint investigation | 19 Jan 2026 |
| 16 Sep 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Complaint investigation | 1 Oct 2025 |
| 16 Sep 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Complaint investigation | 1 Oct 2025 |
| 16 Sep 2025 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | F | Complaint investigation | 1 Oct 2025 |
| 16 Sep 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 | Complaint investigation | 1 Oct 2025 |
| 16 Sep 2025 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | F | Complaint investigation | 1 Oct 2025 |
| 16 Sep 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 | 1 Oct 2025 |
| 16 Sep 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Oct 2025 |
| 16 Sep 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Oct 2025 |
| 16 Sep 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 1 Oct 2025 |
| 16 Sep 2025 | 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 Oct 2025 |
| 16 Sep 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 1 Oct 2025 |
| 16 Sep 2025 | F0807 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. | F | Complaint investigation | 1 Oct 2025 |
| 16 Sep 2025 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 1 Oct 2025 |
| 19 Aug 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Aug 2025 |
| 19 Aug 2025 | 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 | 27 Aug 2025 |
| 19 Aug 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 | 29 Aug 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 10 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jun 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | G | Complaint investigation | 12 Jun 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | 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 | 31 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | F | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | J | Complaint investigation | 1 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Jan 2025 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2024 | F0559 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 May 2024 |
| 21 May 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 26 Jun 2024 |
| 21 May 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 May 2024 |
| 21 May 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | G | Complaint investigation | 31 May 2024 |
| 21 May 2024 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Complaint investigation | 31 May 2024 |
| 22 Mar 2024 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 22 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 | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 22 Mar 2024 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 22 Mar 2024 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | E | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 22 Mar 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 22 Mar 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 22 Mar 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 | 31 May 2024 |
| 22 Mar 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 | 31 May 2024 |
| 22 Mar 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 22 Mar 2024 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug 2025 | Fine | $12,438 | |
| 20 Dec 2024 | Fine | $91,857 | |
| 22 Mar 2024 | Fine | $67,363 | |
| 22 Mar 2024 | Payment denial | 19 |
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 | 2.83 | 3.30 | 3.45 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.29 | 0.60 | 0.72 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.70 | 0.64 | |
| Nurse aides | 1.84 | 2.09 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 2.38 | 2.90 | 3.08 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 38.5%
- Nurse staff turnover, Illinois median
- 43.4%
- RN turnover in a year
- No data
- Administrators who left in a year
- 1
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 | 21.1% | 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 | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.2% | 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 | 18.1% | 12.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.8% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 25.0% | 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 West Frankfort 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 | 19 Mar 2025 | |
| Curis Services LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Dec 2024 | |
| Petersen SNF Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | 19 Feb 2025 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Franklin County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonebridge Nursing & Rehab | Benton | 3 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 18 Dec 2025 | |
| Helia Healthcare of Benton | Benton | 4 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 22 May 2025 | |
| Benton Rehabilitation and Health Care Center | Benton | 1 of 5 | 13 | $17,512 | 24 Apr 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 West Frankfort (CCN 145664). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/axiom-healthcare-of-west-frankfort-west-frankfort-il-145664/
Provenance
- Licence
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Questions
- When was Axiom Healthcare of West Frankfort last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 12 May 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 8 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 14 Mar 2025.
- Who operates Axiom Healthcare of West Frankfort?
- 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.
- What does the Special Focus status mean for Axiom Healthcare of West Frankfort?
- CMS lists the home as a Special Focus Facility candidate. The state selects its next Special Focus Facility from the candidates. 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.