26 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (6 deficiencies)
28 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (12 deficiencies)
West Frankfort, IL
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with abuse icon flag with $157,866 in total fines with 26 recent health deficiencies with 28 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
601 North Columbia, West Frankfort, IL
(618) 932-2109
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
96
Certified beds
Average residents
49
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Axiom Healthcare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1990-04-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
7 facilities
Chain averages 1 overall / 2 health / 1 staffing / 2 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.38
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.73 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.78
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.64 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
1.74
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.13 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
2.91
All reported nurse hours · state 3.49 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.17
RN + LPN hours · state 1.36 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
2.38
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.09 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.29
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.56 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.02
Reported PT staffing · state 0.05 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.33
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
2.48
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.60
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
0%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
47%
Annual nurse turnover · state 46% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
13,191
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
7.62
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9807
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Healthcare-associated infections
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Total nurse turnover
1.52
Baseline 59.09% · Performance 57.45% · Measure score 1.52 · Achievement 1.52 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
0
Baseline 3.17 hours · Performance 2.96 hours · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | Not Available |
10.72%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 21 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge to community | Not Available |
50.57%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 3 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.97 |
1.02
0.1 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | Not Available |
95.27%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 6 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Falls with major injury | Not Available |
0.77%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 6 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge self-care score | Not Available |
53.69%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 4 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge mobility score | Not Available |
50.94%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 4 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | Not Available |
2.29%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 6 · Adjusted rate Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | Not Available |
7.12%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 3 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | Not Available |
8.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | Not Available |
42%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Discharge function score | Not Available |
56.45%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 4 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · Newly certified or not enough cases to report. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 3 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 5 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 5.1 |
2.0
3.1 pts worse
|
1.9
3.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 5.1 · Observed 4.1 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 5.6 |
2.3
3.3 pts worse
|
1.8
3.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 5.6 · Observed 5.0 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 92.1% |
89.6%
2.5 pts better
|
93.4%
1.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 97.2% · Q3 87.8% · Q4 84.8% · 4Q avg 92.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 78.0% |
91.6%
13.6 pts worse
|
95.5%
17.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 78.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.3% |
3.3%
1 pts worse
|
3.3%
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.3% · Q2 5.6% · Q3 2.4% · Q4 2.2% · 4Q avg 4.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 20.7% |
50.3%
29.6 pts better
|
11.4%
9.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 45.2% · Q2 13.3% · Q3 5.6% · Q4 21.1% · 4Q avg 20.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 1.9% |
6.5%
4.6 pts better
|
5.4%
3.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.6% · Q2 2.9% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.2% · 4Q avg 1.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 34.2% |
18.5%
15.7 pts worse
|
19.6%
14.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 35.0% · Q2 31.4% · Q3 31.7% · Q4 37.8% · 4Q avg 34.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 34.0% |
22.8%
11.2 pts worse
|
16.7%
17.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 33.3% · Q2 40.0% · Q3 32.0% · Q4 32.1% · 4Q avg 34.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 19.2% |
17.2%
2 pts worse
|
16.3%
2.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q4 23.5% · 4Q avg 19.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 22.7% |
15.0%
7.7 pts worse
|
14.9%
7.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 26.3% · Q2 19.4% · Q3 25.6% · Q4 19.0% · 4Q avg 22.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
1.1%
1.1 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 12.9% |
21.3%
8.4 pts better
|
19.8%
6.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.7% · Q2 14.9% · Q3 14.3% · Q4 12.9% · 4Q avg 12.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.7% |
5.2%
0.5 pts better
|
5.1%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 3.1% · Q3 6.8% · Q4 8.1% · 4Q avg 4.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 60.7% |
68.8%
8.1 pts worse
|
81.7%
21 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q3 53.1% · Q4 52.9% · 4Q avg 60.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
2.3%
2.3 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 29.2% |
63.0%
33.8 pts worse
|
79.7%
50.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 29.2% |
Survey summary
Top issue: Resident Rights (6 deficiencies)
28 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (12 deficiencies)
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (4 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (7 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Rights (5 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (4 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Corrected 2025-03-31
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Corrected 2025-03-31
Fire Safety
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Corrected 2025-03-31
Fire Safety
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Corrected 2025-03-31
Fire Safety
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2025-03-31
Fire Safety
Establish methods for sharing information.
Corrected 2025-03-31
Fire Safety
Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
Corrected 2025-03-31
Fire Safety
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2025-03-31
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2025-03-31
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2025-04-25
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2025-03-31
Fire Safety
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Corrected 2025-03-31
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2025-03-31
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-03-31
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Corrected 2025-03-31
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-03-31
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Corrected 2025-03-31
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-03-31
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-03-31
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2025-03-31
Fire Safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2025-03-31
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2025-03-31
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-03-31
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-03-31
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2025-03-31
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2025-03-31
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2025-03-31
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-03-31
Fire Safety
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Corrected 2024-04-26
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Corrected 2024-04-26
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-04-26
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Corrected 2024-04-26
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-04-26
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-04-26
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-04-26
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-04-26
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-04-26
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-04-26
Fire Safety
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Corrected 2023-03-10
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Corrected 2023-03-10
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2023-03-10
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2023-03-10
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-03-10
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2023-03-10
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-03-10
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2023-03-10
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-03-10
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-03-10
Inspection history
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2026-01-16
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2026-01-19
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-10-01
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2025-10-01
Health
Honor 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.
Corrected 2025-10-01
Health
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2025-10-01
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Corrected 2025-10-01
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-10-01
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-10-01
Health
Honor 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.
Corrected 2025-10-01
Health
Ensure 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.
Corrected 2025-10-01
Health
Ensure 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.
Corrected 2025-10-01
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-10-01
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-10-01
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-10-01
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-08-27
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-08-29
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-08-29
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-06-12
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-03-31
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-03-31
Health
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected 2025-03-31
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-03-31
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-03-31
Health
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected 2025-03-31
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-03-31
Health
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2025-01-01
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-01-01
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-06-26
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-05-31
Health
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2024-05-31
Health
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected 2024-05-31
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-05-31
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-05-31
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-05-31
Health
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2024-05-31
Health
Honor 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.
Corrected 2024-05-31
Health
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected 2024-04-12
Health
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2024-04-12
Health
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected 2024-04-12
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2024-04-12
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-04-12
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2024-05-31
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-07-26
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-03-06
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-03-06
Health
Honor 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.
Corrected 2023-03-06
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-03-06
Health
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected 2023-03-06
Health
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected 2023-03-06
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2023-03-06
Health
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2023-03-06
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2023-03-06
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-03-06
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-03-06
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $90,503
Fine
Fine · fine $67,363
Fine
Payment Denial · denial start 2024-06-07 · 19 days
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