Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Axiom Healthcare of Mount Vernon
1700 White Street · Mount Vernon, IL 62864 · 65 certified beds
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About Axiom Healthcare of Mount Vernon
Axiom Healthcare of Mount Vernon is a nursing home in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Its capacity is 65 beds, below the Jefferson County median of 91 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Axiom Healthcare. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 64 citations, the most recent on April 7, 2026. CMS also lists 11 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.38 hours per resident per day. It is one of 5 nursing homes listed in Mount Vernon. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Special Focus Facility candidate
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Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
1.0Quality measures
1.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (64)
Records from October 2022 to April 2026.
April 7, 2026
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 8, 2026.
April 7, 2026
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected April 8, 2026.
April 7, 2026
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 8, 2026.
April 7, 2026
Tag F0603Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected April 8, 2026.
December 18, 2025
Tag F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 12, 2026.
April 2, 2025
Tag F0882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 30, 2025.
April 2, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 30, 2025.
March 25, 2025
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 13, 2025.
March 25, 2025
Tag F0803Ensure 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.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 14, 2025.
March 25, 2025
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 7, 2025.
March 25, 2025
Tag F0711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 8, 2025.
March 25, 2025
Tag F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 18, 2025.
March 25, 2025
Tag F0946Provide training in compliance and ethics.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 18, 2025.
March 25, 2025
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 23, 2025.
March 25, 2025
Tag F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected October 31, 2024.
March 25, 2025
Tag F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 18, 2025.
March 25, 2025
Tag F0941Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 28, 2025.
March 25, 2025
Tag F0947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 28, 2025.
March 25, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected April 24, 2025.
March 25, 2025
Tag F0712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 21, 2025.
Penalties (11)
Total fines: $355,763
April 7, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $15,520 against this nursing home on April 7, 2026.
December 18, 2025 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting February 26, 2026, lasting 21 days (triggered by inspection on December 18, 2025).
December 18, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $81,680 against this nursing home on December 18, 2025.
December 19, 2024 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting January 21, 2025, lasting 126 days (triggered by inspection on December 19, 2024).
December 19, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $226,026 against this nursing home on December 19, 2024.
May 15, 2024 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting August 15, 2024, lasting 13 days (triggered by inspection on May 15, 2024).
January 5, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $8,824 against this nursing home on January 5, 2024.
January 5, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $8,824 against this nursing home on January 5, 2024.
November 21, 2023 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting December 19, 2023, lasting 10 days (triggered by inspection on November 21, 2023).
November 21, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $7,446 against this nursing home on November 21, 2023.
November 21, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $7,443 against this nursing home on November 21, 2023.
Staffing
3.38 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.23 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Axiom Healthcare, a chain of 8 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 1.6 overall, 2.0 for health inspections, 1.3 for staffing, 1.6 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Illinois.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Mount Vernon.
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