ElderGrade
F

25/100

Poor

Axiom Gardens Of Nashville

485 South Friendship Drive, Nashville, IL 62263

CMS 1/5 stars (618) 327-3041
Certified beds
120
Occupancy
47%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • Abuse icon on record

    CMS flags this facility for citations of abuse that caused harm, or potential for harm, to residents.

  • Special Focus Facility

    CMS has placed this home in its Special Focus Facility program for a persistent pattern of poor care. These homes get inspected twice as often.

  • 13 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $541,045 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 3 penalty action(s).

  • Nursing staff turnover of 64%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

0/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -20 for 5 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -12 for 8 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -10 for 48 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

18/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.92 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.23 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 13% against weekdays

Staff stability

5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 64% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

2/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 1 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

0/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $541,045 in federal fines across 3 action(s)
  • -0 for 2 denial(s) of Medicare payment for new admissions

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 54 (grade D) — CMS Special Focus Facility
  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — CMS abuse icon on record
  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — immediate-jeopardy citation in the last 3 years

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.46 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.23 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.01 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 63.60%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 53 citations

Last standard health inspection: December 20, 2024 (1 year ago).

G Apr 29, 2026 F0600 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Actual harm to a resident

G Mar 20, 2026 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Actual harm to a resident

E Mar 20, 2026 F0690 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 20, 2026 F0600 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

J Dec 24, 2025 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

J Dec 24, 2025 F0686 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

J Dec 24, 2025 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

G Dec 24, 2025 F0908 From a complaint

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Actual harm to a resident

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of AXIOM HEALTHCARE, which operates 7 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
LEGACY HEALTH SERVICES INC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
DAVIDSON, ROBERT Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
FRANCES, DANNY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SCHARLEMANN, MARY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
CALHOUN & COMPANY PLLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
HARGIS & ASSOCIATES, LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
LEGACY HEALTH SERVICES INC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
PROACTIVE MEDICAL REVIEW AND CONSULTANTS LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
DAVIDSON, ROBERT Individual ADP OF THE SNF
SCHARLEMANN, MARY Individual ADP OF THE SNF
FRANCES, DANNY Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
FRANCES, JAY Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Axiom Gardens Of Nashville

What is the ElderGrade for Axiom Gardens Of Nashville? +

Axiom Gardens Of Nashville holds an ElderGrade of F (25 out of 100), which we describe as "poor". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Axiom Gardens Of Nashville? +

Residents receive an average of 3.46 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Axiom Gardens Of Nashville been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 13 of the 53 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Axiom Gardens Of Nashville accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Axiom Gardens Of Nashville is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.