Axiom Healthcare Of West Frankfort
West Frankfort, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145664) · 96 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 3 totaling $171,658 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (618) 932-2109 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Axiom Healthcare Of West Frankfort has a CMS overall rating of 1 star, below the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1 star and a staffing rating of 1 star.
Axiom Healthcare Of West Frankfort reports total nurse staffing of 2.83 hours per resident per day, including 0.29 RN hours per resident per day, a staffing rating of 1 star, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 38.5%.
Axiom Healthcare Of West Frankfort has 3 federal fines on record totaling $171,658.00 and 1 payment denial; CMS has also designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program for persistently underperforming facilities.
About this facility
Axiom Healthcare Of West Frankfort is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in West Frankfort, Franklin County, Illinois, first approved for Medicare and Medicaid participation on April 1, 1990. The facility is certified for 96 beds, with an average of 50.0 residents, and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an Overall Rating of 1 star, below the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars. Its Health Inspection Rating is 1 star, its Quality Measures rating is 3 stars, and its Staffing Rating is 1 star.
Nurse staffing totals 2.83 hours per resident per day, including 0.29 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 38.5%.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $171,658.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility.
CMS has designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program, which identifies homes with a history of persistent poor quality that receive increased CMS inspection scrutiny.
Axiom Healthcare Of West Frankfort is part of the Axiom Healthcare chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.4 stars. There has been no ownership change reported in the last 12 months.
Families should review the full inspection record and current status directly on Medicare Care Compare, as data reflected here represents a specific reporting period from CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 star, below the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars.
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 2.83 hours per resident per day, including 0.29 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 1 star and 38.5% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $171,658.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS has designated this facility as an SFF Candidate in the Special Focus Facility program, indicating a history of persistent poor quality under increased inspection; no abuse icon is noted in this data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 96 beds with an average of 50.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Axiom Healthcare chain, which has 8 facilities and an average chain rating of 1.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare and Medicaid participation on April 1, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an Overall rating plus separate Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures ratings; this facility scores 1, 1, 1, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 6189322109 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not address tour details; contact the facility at 6189322109 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145664?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.