Axiom Healthcare of West Frankfort is a for-profit skilled nursing facility managed by Petersen Health Care. The facility has 96 certified beds, though it usually has about 38 residents each day. Residents have access to furnished rooms with private bathrooms, air conditioning, telephones, kitchenettes, cable TV, and Wi-Fi. The staff provides 3.32 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, but the nurse turnover rate is high at 57.4%. The reported care covers non-ambulatory support, help with bathing, dressing, transfers, daily living, and medication management, with a 24-hour call system and supervision. Skilled nursing is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, but inspection reports show 43 deficiencies, including problems with keeping a registered nurse on duty, holding regular quality meetings, and making sure there's enough food and fluids as well as proper storage, preparation, and serving of food. They've reported one infection-related deficiency.
The facility has special programs for memory care, behavioral health, wound care, respiratory care with oxygen therapy, nebulizers, and tracheotomy support. There are also on-site X-ray services, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. A professional chef handles meals, making sure to support allergies, diabetes, and special dietary needs, though food service issues have been documented during inspections. There's a dining room with all-day dining, community events, daily activities, art programs, movie nights, music, resident-led and group activities, fitness classes, religious programs, and amenities like a barber shop, laundry, and housekeeping. They offer concierge service, move-in help, transportation and parking, emergency alert systems, and outdoor spaces like a garden, walking paths, and outdoor common areas. Residents can enjoy furnished living areas where they can relax and socialize. The facility accepts Medicaid and Medicare payments. Overall, Axiom Healthcare of West Frankfort provides many health services aimed at supporting residents' needs, comfort, and independence, but inspection reports show there are areas that need improvement, especially in food service and nursing.
