Axiom Healthcare Of Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145517) · 65 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 7 totaling $355,763 · 4 payment denials
Phone: (618) 242-4075 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Axiom Healthcare Of Mount Vernon has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star, and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Axiom Healthcare Of Mount Vernon reports total nurse staffing of 3.6 hours per resident per day, including 0.6 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.4%.
Yes, Axiom Healthcare Of Mount Vernon has 7 federal fines on record totaling $355,763, plus 4 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, meaning families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Axiom Healthcare Of Mount Vernon is a for-profit nursing home in Mount Vernon, Jefferson County, Illinois, certified for 65 beds with an average of 46.7 residents. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and has been certified since February 1985.
According to CMS Care Compare, Axiom Healthcare Of Mount Vernon holds an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measure rating is 1 star, and its staffing rating is 1 star — all reflecting the lowest tier CMS assigns.
Nurse staffing totals 3.6 hours per resident per day, including 0.6 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.4%.
CMS records show 7 federal fines totaling $355,763, along with 4 payment denials on this facility's record. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a substantiated incident of abuse or neglect; families should review the full inspection history on Care Compare before making a decision.
Axiom Healthcare Of Mount Vernon is part of the Axiom Healthcare chain, which operates 8 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 1.4 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data sourced from CMS Care Compare; figures reflect the most recent reporting period available at the time of this listing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois state average of 2.55.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day, with 0.6 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 60.4%; the staffing rating is 1 star.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 7 fines totaling $355,763 and 4 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility; no Special Focus status is listed in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 65 beds with an average of 46.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Axiom Healthcare chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average rating of 1.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 21, 1985.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1 star in each category.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the available data; please contact the facility at 6182424075 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6182424075 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145517?state=IL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.