Axiom Gardens of Flora
701 SHADWELL AVENUE, Flora, IL 62839
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How Axiom Gardens of Flora Compares
Axiom Gardens of Flora is a 97-bed for-profit nursing facility in Flora, Illinois. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois average of 2.5 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (7.8%) is above the Illinois average of 3.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 97 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 64% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Flora, the local average is 2.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Illinois average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 34.5% — worse than the Illinois average of 21.7% (58% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 7.8% — worse than the Illinois average of 3.1% (155% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.5% — worse than the Illinois average of 4.8% (54% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.7% — better than the Illinois average of 25.9%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Illinois averages across 666 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Axiom Gardens of Flora
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Axiom Gardens of Flora with other nursing homes in Flora.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for Axiom Gardens of Flora, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is Axiom Gardens of Flora addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Axiom Gardens of Flora doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 34.5% here versus 21.7% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Axiom Gardens of Flora doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 7.8% here versus 3.1% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Axiom Gardens of Flora's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 64% occupancy across 97 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Axiom Gardens of Flora?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Flora
Flora sits in Clay County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.5% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Illinois as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 2,705 (20.5%)
- Median age
- 42.1 years
- Median household income
- $52,167
- Median home value
- $84,400
Demographics for Clay County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Flora.
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