Facility profile · CCN 145517
Axiom Healthcare Of Mount Vernon
60 federal citations on record , including 4 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 8 federal enforcement actions totaling $254,604.
Record summary
Federal record · Q1 202660
Total citations
55
Last 3 years
9
Actual harm+
8
Federal penalties
$254,604
Total fines
1
Overall ★ rating
Most common violation categories here
Most common F-tags at this facility
Citation history
60 on record| Survey | F-Tag | Violation | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | F725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Complaint |
| Apr 2, 2025 | F882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F | Complaint |
| Apr 2, 2025 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Complaint |
| Mar 25, 2025 | F949 | Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. | F | Complaint |
| Mar 25, 2025 | F947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | F | Complaint |
| Mar 25, 2025 | F946 | Provide training in compliance and ethics. | F | Complaint |
| Mar 25, 2025 | F944 | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. | F | Complaint |
| Mar 25, 2025 | F941 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members. | F | Complaint |
| Mar 25, 2025 | F835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Complaint |
| Mar 25, 2025 | F804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Complaint |
| Mar 25, 2025 | F803 | 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. | F | Complaint |
| Mar 25, 2025 | F760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint |
| Mar 25, 2025 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint |
| Mar 25, 2025 | F725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Complaint |
| Mar 25, 2025 | F713 | Provide or arrange emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day. | F | Complaint |
| Mar 25, 2025 | F712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | F | Complaint |
| Mar 25, 2025 | F711 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | F | Complaint |
| Mar 25, 2025 | F700 | 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. | K | Complaint |
| Mar 25, 2025 | F698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | J | Complaint |
| Mar 25, 2025 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint |
| Mar 25, 2025 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | Complaint |
| Mar 25, 2025 | F677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Complaint |
| Mar 25, 2025 | F580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint |
| Dec 19, 2024 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard |
| Dec 19, 2024 | F868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | F | Standard |
| Dec 19, 2024 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard |
| Dec 19, 2024 | F803 | 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. | F | Standard |
| Dec 19, 2024 | F760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard |
| Dec 19, 2024 | F758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard |
| Dec 19, 2024 | F727 | 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. | F | Standard |
| Dec 19, 2024 | F698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard |
| Dec 19, 2024 | F688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard |
| Dec 19, 2024 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard |
| Dec 19, 2024 | F677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard |
| Dec 19, 2024 | F641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard |
| Dec 19, 2024 | F625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard |
| Dec 19, 2024 | F623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard |
| Aug 5, 2024 | F809 | 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. | F | Complaint |
| Aug 5, 2024 | F802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | F | Complaint |
| May 31, 2024 | F809 | 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. | F | Complaint |
| May 31, 2024 | F692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint |
| May 31, 2024 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint |
| May 31, 2024 | F610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint |
| May 15, 2024 | F727 | 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. | F | Complaint |
| May 15, 2024 | F712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | D | Complaint |
| Mar 12, 2024 | F584 | 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. | E | Complaint |
| Jan 11, 2024 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint |
| Jan 5, 2024 | F692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Complaint |
| Jan 5, 2024 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint |
| Nov 21, 2023 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard |
| Nov 21, 2023 | F808 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | D | Standard |
| Nov 21, 2023 | F803 | 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. | J | Standard |
| Nov 21, 2023 | F758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard |
| Nov 21, 2023 | F697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Standard |
| Nov 21, 2023 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard |
| Oct 14, 2022 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard |
| Oct 14, 2022 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard |
| Oct 14, 2022 | F638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | E | Standard |
| Oct 14, 2022 | F637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard |
| Oct 14, 2022 | F636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard |
Federal enforcement history
Federal regulators have imposed 8 enforcement actions against this facility, including 5 civil money penalties totaling $254,604 and 3 payment-denial actions spanning 149 days.
| Date | Type | Fine | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2024 | Payment Denial | — | Jan 21, 2025 · 126 days |
| Dec 19, 2024 | Fine | $222,067 | — |
| May 15, 2024 | Payment Denial | — | Aug 15, 2024 · 13 days |
| Jan 5, 2024 | Fine | $8,824 | — |
| Jan 5, 2024 | Fine | $8,824 | — |
| Nov 21, 2023 | Payment Denial | — | Dec 19, 2023 · 10 days |
| Nov 21, 2023 | Fine | $7,446 | — |
| Nov 21, 2023 | Fine | $7,443 | — |
About this record
A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court
judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have
the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.
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