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
CMS lists this nursing home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which is for nursing homes with a history of serious quality issues. About the program.
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.
March 25, 2025
Tag F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 28, 2025.
March 25, 2025
Tag F0949Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 28, 2025.
March 25, 2025
Tag F0700Try 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.
Severity K: pattern, immediate jeopardy. Corrected April 23, 2025.
March 25, 2025
Tag F0944Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 28, 2025.
March 25, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected April 23, 2025.
March 25, 2025
Tag F0713Provide or arrange emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 19, 2025.
March 25, 2025
Tag F0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 28, 2025.
December 19, 2024
Tag F0868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 15, 2025.
December 19, 2024
Tag F0727Have 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.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 15, 2025.
December 19, 2024
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 14, 2025.
December 19, 2024
Tag F0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 15, 2025.
December 19, 2024
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected January 15, 2025.
December 19, 2024
Tag F0625Notify 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 15, 2025.
December 19, 2024
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.
December 19, 2024
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 15, 2025.
December 19, 2024
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 23, 2025.
December 19, 2024
Tag F0688Provide 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 27, 2025.
December 19, 2024
Tag F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 15, 2025.
December 19, 2024
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.
December 19, 2024
Tag F0758Implement 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 l….
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 15, 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.
Axiom Gardens of Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon Countryside Manor
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