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Axiom Healthcare of West Frankfort
West Frankfort, IllinoisMedicare inspection record
About Axiom Healthcare of West Frankfort
AXIOM HEALTHCARE OF WEST FRANKFORT provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to help Illinois residents regain strength and independence. Our West Frankfort team focuses on personalized recovery plans, compassionate daily care, and support during life's most challenging transitions.
Community at a glance
Capacity
96 residents
Location
West Frankfort, IL
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
601 NORTH COLUMBIA, West Frankfort, Illinois 62896
Medicare inspection record
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
- Axiom Healthcare of West Frankfort is a candidate for Medicare's Special Focus Facility list, kept for homes with a history of serious quality problems.
At its most recent standard inspection, on April 16, 2026, state inspectors cited 38 health deficiencies (the Illinois average is 12.5).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 2 hours 50 minutes with each resident a day, below the Illinois average of 3 hours 27 minutes.
Medicare fined Axiom Healthcare of West Frankfort 4 times in the last three years, $327,248 in total.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 2 hours 50 minutesBelow the Illinois average |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 17 minutesBelow the Illinois average |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 39%Below the Illinois average |
1 administrator has left the home in the past year.
Inspections
66 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
May 12, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 8 citations
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected May 15, 2026Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nursing and Physician ServicesFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 23, 2026Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected May 15, 2026Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected May 15, 2026Honor 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 23, 2026Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected May 15, 2026Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected May 15, 2026Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected May 15, 2026
April 16, 2026 · Standard inspection · 15 citations
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 24, 2026Have 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Jun 23, 2026Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Jun 23, 2026Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)EnvironmentalCorrected Jun 23, 2026Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jun 23, 2026Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Apr 24, 2026Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jun 23, 2026Ensure 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jun 23, 2026Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlCorrected Apr 24, 2026Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Apr 24, 2026Honor 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Jun 23, 2026Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jun 23, 2026Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Apr 24, 2026Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Apr 24, 2026PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Apr 24, 2026
January 9, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 19, 2026Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 16, 2026
September 16, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 13 citations+
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 1, 2025Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 1, 2025Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nursing and Physician ServicesFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 1, 2025Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 1, 2025Honor 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 1, 2025Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 1, 2025Ensure 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 1, 2025Honor 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 1, 2025Ensure 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 1, 2025Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 1, 2025Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 1, 2025Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 1, 2025Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 1, 2025
August 19, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations+
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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nursing and Physician ServicesFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 27, 2025Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 29, 2025Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 29, 2025
June 2, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 12, 2025
March 14, 2025 · Standard inspection · 7 citations+
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)AdministrationCorrected Mar 31, 2025Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Mar 31, 2025Have 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Mar 31, 2025Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 31, 2025Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Mar 31, 2025Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Mar 31, 2025Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 31, 2025
December 20, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 1, 2025Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 1, 2025
May 21, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 5 citations+
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 26, 2024Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected May 31, 2024Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)AdministrationFrom a complaintCorrected May 31, 2024Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected May 31, 2024Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected May 31, 2024
March 22, 2024 · Standard inspection · 4 citations+
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)EnvironmentalCorrected May 31, 2024Have 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected May 31, 2024Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected May 31, 2024Honor 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected May 31, 2024
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Fines and payment denials
4 fines totaling $327,248 and 2 Medicare payment denials in the last three years.
- April 16, 2026Fine: $154,800
- April 16, 2026Payment denial, 38 days
- August 19, 2025Fine: $12,438
- December 20, 2024Fine: $92,647
- March 22, 2024Fine: $67,363
- March 22, 2024Payment denial, 19 days
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Axiom Healthcare of West Frankfort LLC
- Medicare-certified beds
- 96
- Average residents per day
- 50
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- April 1, 1990
- Part of a chain
- Axiom Healthcare, 8 homes
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident or family council
- Resident
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 145664
Location
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601 NORTH COLUMBIAWest Frankfort, IL 62896
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Questions about Axiom Healthcare of West Frankfort
How did Axiom Healthcare of West Frankfort do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on April 16, 2026 and cited 38 health deficiencies, 24 of them from complaint investigations. The Illinois average is 12.5.
How much nursing care does each resident get at Axiom Healthcare of West Frankfort?+
Nurses and aides spend 2 hours 50 minutes with each resident per day, including 17 minutes from registered nurses. 39% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has Axiom Healthcare of West Frankfort been fined by Medicare?+
Yes. Medicare fined Axiom Healthcare of West Frankfort 4 times in the last three years, totaling $327,248.
Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+
Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.
How much does a nursing home cost?+
A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.
What is the CMS star rating?+
Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.