Facility profile · CCN 145664
Axiom Healthcare Of West Frankfort
55 federal citations on record , including 2 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 3 federal enforcement actions totaling $157,866.
Record summary
Federal record · Q1 202655
Total citations
44
Last 3 years
5
Actual harm+
3
Federal penalties
$157,866
Total fines
1
Overall ★ rating
Most common violation categories here
Most common F-tags at this facility
Citation history
55 on record| Survey | F-Tag | Violation | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2026 | F804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Complaint |
| Jan 9, 2026 | F550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Complaint |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 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. | E | Complaint |
| Sep 16, 2025 | F807 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. | F | Complaint |
| Sep 16, 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. | E | Complaint |
| Sep 16, 2025 | F726 | 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. | F | Complaint |
| Sep 16, 2025 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint |
| Sep 16, 2025 | F610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint |
| Sep 16, 2025 | F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint |
| Sep 16, 2025 | F600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint |
| Sep 16, 2025 | F585 | 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. | F | Complaint |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 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 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | F583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | F | Complaint |
| Sep 16, 2025 | F558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Complaint |
| Sep 16, 2025 | F550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Complaint |
| Aug 19, 2025 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 19, 2025 | 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 |
| Aug 19, 2025 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint |
| Jun 2, 2025 | F698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | G | Complaint |
| Mar 14, 2025 | F868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | F | Standard |
| Mar 14, 2025 | F842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard |
| Mar 14, 2025 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard |
| Mar 14, 2025 | F740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Standard |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 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 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | F692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Standard |
| Mar 14, 2025 | F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard |
| Dec 20, 2024 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint |
| Dec 20, 2024 | F605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | J | Complaint |
| May 21, 2024 | F835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Complaint |
| May 21, 2024 | F610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | G | Complaint |
| May 21, 2024 | F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint |
| May 21, 2024 | F600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint |
| May 21, 2024 | F559 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | D | Complaint |
| Mar 22, 2024 | F925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Standard |
| Mar 22, 2024 | F883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard |
| Mar 22, 2024 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard |
| Mar 22, 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 |
| Mar 22, 2024 | F657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard |
| Mar 22, 2024 | F655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard |
| Mar 22, 2024 | F638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | E | Standard |
| Mar 22, 2024 | F636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard |
| Mar 22, 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 | Standard |
| Mar 22, 2024 | F578 | 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. | D | Standard |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 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 |
| Feb 10, 2023 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard |
| Feb 10, 2023 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard |
| Feb 10, 2023 | 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 |
| Feb 10, 2023 | F677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard |
| Feb 10, 2023 | F644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard |
| Feb 10, 2023 | F640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard |
| Feb 10, 2023 | 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 | Standard |
| Feb 10, 2023 | F582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard |
| Feb 10, 2023 | F576 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | D | Standard |
| Feb 10, 2023 | F567 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | D | Standard |
| Feb 10, 2023 | F550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard |
Federal enforcement history
Federal regulators have imposed 3 enforcement actions against this facility, including 2 civil money penalties totaling $157,866 and 1 payment-denial actions spanning 19 days.
| Date | Type | Fine | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2024 | Fine | $90,503 | — |
| Mar 22, 2024 | Fine | $67,363 | — |
| Mar 22, 2024 | Payment Denial | — | Jun 7, 2024 · 19 days |
About this record
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the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.
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