Axiom Healthcare of West Frankfort
Nursing Home · West Frankfort, IL
CMS certification number145664
CMS lists this nursing home as a Special Focus Facility candidate – one of the lowest-performing nursing homes in its state based on inspection history.
Contact & location
601 North ColumbiaWest Frankfort, IL 62896
Franklin County
- Phone
- (618) 932-2109
- ZIP code
- 62896 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 96
- Residents per day
- 50.0 (52% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Axiom Healthcare of West Frankfort LLC
- Chain
- Axiom Healthcare (8 facilities, avg 1.4★)
- Medicare certified since
- April 1, 1990
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 2.83 (state 3.45 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.29 (state 0.72 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.70 (state 0.64 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.84 (state 2.09 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.38 (state 3.08 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 38.5 (state 44.5 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- —
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- April 16, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 41.0 (state 12.5 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 27
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 49 health · 31 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-12 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. F0627 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-05-12 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-23 |
| 2026-05-12 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-05-12 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-05-12 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-23 |
| 2026-05-12 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-05-12 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-05-12 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-04-16 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2026-04-24 |
| 2026-04-16 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-23 |
| 2026-04-16 | 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. F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-23 |
| 2026-04-16 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-23 |
| 2026-04-16 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-24 |
| 2026-04-16 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-24 |
| 2026-04-16 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-23 |
| 2026-04-16 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-23 |
| 2026-04-16 | 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. F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-23 |
| 2026-04-16 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. F0805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-23 |
| 2026-04-16 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-24 |
| 2026-04-16 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. F0565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-24 |
| 2026-04-16 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-24 |
| 2026-04-16 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. F0806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-23 |
| 2026-04-16 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-24 |
| 2026-01-09 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-16 |
| 2026-01-09 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-19 |
| 2025-09-16 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-09-16 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-09-16 | 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. F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-09-16 | 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. F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-09-16 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. F0807 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-09-16 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-09-16 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-09-16 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-09-16 | 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. F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-09-16 | 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. F0809 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-09-16 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-09-16 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-09-16 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-08-19 | 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. F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-27 |
| 2025-08-19 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-29 |
| 2025-08-19 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-29 |
| 2025-06-02 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-06-12 |
| 2025-03-14 | 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. F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-31 |
| 2025-03-14 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-31 |
| 2025-03-14 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly F0868 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-31 |
| 2025-03-14 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-31 |
| 2025-03-14 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-31 |
| 2025-03-14 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. F0740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-31 |
| 2025-03-14 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-31 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
4 penalties in the last three years, including $171,658 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-19 | Fine | $12,438 |
| 2024-12-20 | Fine | $91,857 |
| 2024-03-22 | Payment Denial | 19 days payment denial |
| 2024-03-22 | Fine | $67,363 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Axiom Care, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Colp, Tzena (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Curis Services LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dauber, Jonathan (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fisher, Teresa (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Petersen SNF Holdings LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rider, Shannon (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Spector, Jennifer (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Webb, Jessica (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wilhelm, Naftali (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Spector, Jennifer (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Webb, Jessica (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dauber, Jonathan (individual) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| David a Berkowitz Delta Trust (organization) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Yosef Meystel Delta Trust (organization) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dauber, Eliana (individual) | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Colp, Tzena (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dauber, Jonathan (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fisher, Teresa (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Axiom Care, LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Colp, Tzena (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dauber, Jonathan (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fisher, Teresa (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rider, Shannon (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Spector, Jennifer (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Turofsky, Steven (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wilhelm, Naftali (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Berkowitz, David (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Meystel, Yosef (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Axiom Healthcare of West Frankfort?
Axiom Healthcare of West Frankfort has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.5-star average in Illinois.
How many beds does Axiom Healthcare of West Frankfort have?
It has 96 certified beds and cares for about 50 residents per day.
Has Axiom Healthcare of West Frankfort been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 4 penalties totaling $171,658 in the last three years.
Who owns Axiom Healthcare of West Frankfort?
It is part of Axiom Healthcare and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Axiom Healthcare of West Frankfort?
(618) 932-2109. The facility is located at 601 North Columbia, West Frankfort, IL 62896.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.