AXIOM HEALTHCARE OF MOUNT VERNON
State inspectors recorded 3 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) here in the last three years — CMS's most serious level.
CMS has flagged this facility with its abuse icon, which marks facilities cited for abuse in recent inspections.
Serious inspection findings
2026-04-07 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0603, severity G)
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
2026-04-07 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0600, severity G)
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2025-03-25 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0698, severity J)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
2025-03-25 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0684, severity J)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2025-03-25 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0700, severity K)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
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.
2025-03-25 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0689, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2024-12-19 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0686, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
2024-01-11 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0686, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Staffing, from payroll records
Nursing hours / resident / day
3.48
state median 3.09
Weekend staffing gap
−20%
fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −8%
RN hours / resident / day
0.52
registered nurses only
Contract (agency) staff
9%
share of all nursing hours
Days with zero RN hours reported
1
with residents present
Nursing staff turnover
60%
per year, per CMS
Keep an eye on this facility
Penalties and enforcement
10 enforcement action(s), totaling $346,939 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-07 | Fine | $15,520 |
| 2025-12-18 | Fine | $81,680 |
| 2025-12-18 | Payment Denial | payment denial |
| 2024-12-19 | Fine | $226,026 |
| 2024-12-19 | Payment Denial | payment denial |
| 2024-05-15 | Payment Denial | payment denial |
| 2024-01-05 | Fine | $8,824 |
| 2023-11-21 | Fine | $7,443 |
| 2023-11-21 | Fine | $7,446 |
| 2023-11-21 | Payment Denial | payment denial |
Ownership
Ownership type: For profit - Corporation. Part of the AXIOM HEALTHCARE chain.
Other facilities under the same ownership, with their CMS overall ratings:
- Axiom Gardens of Flora (FLORA, IL) —
- AXIOM HEALTHCARE OF WEST FRANKFORT (WEST FRANKFORT, IL) —
- Axiom Healthcare of Flora (FLORA, IL) —
- AXIOM HEALTHCARE OF ROSICLARE (ROSICLARE, IL) —
- AXIOM HEALTHCARE OF HARRISBURG (HARRISBURG, IL) —
- Axiom Gardens of Nashville (NASHVILLE, IL) —
Full citation history
| Survey date | Tag | Category | Severity | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-07 | F0600 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | G | not recorded |
| 2026-04-07 | F0603 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | G | not recorded |
| 2026-04-07 | F0609 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2026-04-07 | F0610 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-12-18 | F0725 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2025-04-02 | F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2025-04-02 | F0882 | Infection Control Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2025-03-25 | F0580 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-03-25 | F0677 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-03-25 | F0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | J | not recorded |
| 2025-03-25 | F0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | G | not recorded |
| 2025-03-25 | F0698 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | J | not recorded |
| 2025-03-25 | F0700 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | K | not recorded |
| 2025-03-25 | F0711 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2025-03-25 | F0712 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2025-03-25 | F0713 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2025-03-25 | F0725 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2025-03-25 | F0755 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-03-25 | F0760 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-03-25 | F0803 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2025-03-25 | F0804 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2025-03-25 | F0835 | Administration Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2025-03-25 | F0941 | Administration Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2025-03-25 | F0944 | Administration Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2025-03-25 | F0946 | Administration Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2025-03-25 | F0947 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2025-03-25 | F0949 | Administration Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2024-12-19 | F0623 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-12-19 | F0625 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-12-19 | F0641 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-12-19 | F0677 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-12-19 | F0686 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | G | not recorded |
| 2024-12-19 | F0688 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-12-19 | F0698 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-12-19 | F0727 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2024-12-19 | F0758 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-12-19 | F0760 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-12-19 | F0803 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2024-12-19 | F0812 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2024-12-19 | F0868 | Administration Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2024-12-19 | F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-08-05 | F0802 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2024-08-05 | F0809 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2024-05-31 | F0610 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-05-31 | F0686 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-05-31 | F0692 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-05-31 | F0809 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2024-05-15 | F0712 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-05-15 | F0727 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2024-03-12 | F0584 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-01-11 | F0686 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | G | not recorded |
| 2024-01-05 | F0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-01-05 | F0692 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | G | not recorded |
| 2023-11-21 | F0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-11-21 | F0697 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | G | not recorded |
| 2023-11-21 | F0758 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-11-21 | F0803 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | J | not recorded |
| 2023-11-21 | F0808 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-11-21 | F0812 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2022-10-14 | F0636 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2022-10-14 | F0637 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2022-10-14 | F0638 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2022-10-14 | F0812 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2022-10-14 | F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | D | not recorded |