Axiom Gardens of Flora
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Abuse citation on record
- Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
- Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (24 vs median 11.0)
- High staff turnover (71%)
- High RN turnover (67%)
Bottom 25% in IL · Meets national RN staffing standard · Very high staff turnover · Worst in AXIOM HEALTHCARE chain · $119,254 in fines · Abuse citation
What this means for your family
While the facility was highly praised in 2022, recent 2025 feedback highlights critical issues regarding food safety and staff responsiveness. We strongly recommend visiting during off-hours and requesting a tour of the dining area to verify if these recent concerns have been addressed.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
242 reviews on Google“Axiom Gardens of Flora receives an overwhelming volume of five-star reviews, primarily praising the cleanliness of the facility and the kindness of the staff. While many families express deep satisfaction with the care provided to their loved ones, recent reports from 2025 indicate serious concerns regarding food quality and staff responsiveness.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Clean, well-maintained facility
- Friendly and compassionate nursing staff
- Welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere
- Professional and attentive care team
Concerns
- Poor food quality and preparation (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Lack of staff responsiveness to resident needs (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 201 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the recent focus on enhancing the dining experience, what steps are being taken to improve the variety and quality of the meals served to residents?
- 2With the facility currently managing a high number of state-reported deficiencies, could you walk us through the specific quality improvement plan you have in place to address these regulatory findings?
- 3How does your leadership team ensure consistent staff responsiveness and follow-through when a resident or family member requests assistance?
- 4Since many families highlight the warm and welcoming atmosphere here, how do you integrate that sense of community into the daily activity schedule for residents?
- 5In light of the current staffing ratings, what is your process for ensuring that residents receive timely, attentive care during peak hours and overnight shifts?
- 6What protocols are in place to ensure that medical emergencies are handled promptly and that families are kept fully informed during any health-related incidents?
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Key Review Excerpts
“Flora Gardens took very good care of our mother. Am very glad we found a place that was so caring and catering when problems arose the tackled them with no problem!”
“Mom was a resident for a brief time earlier this year. The care and sweet attentiveness of the staff was amazing! So heartwarming to know your loved ones are under such impeccable care!”
“Staff won't help you... cooking is a joke they made meatloaf that was completely raw blood coming out of it I can't believe som”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Axiom Gardens of Flora has significant recurring problems, with families filing 22 complaints that triggered inspections revealing deficiencies in nursing staffing, abuse protection, and medication management. The facility has repeatedly struggled with inadequate nursing staff levels, failure to protect residents from abuse and neglect, and pharmacy service issues across multiple surveys from 2023 through 2025, indicating persistent care quality concerns that families should carefully consider.
Apr 29, 2026Complaint2
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Mar 19, 2026Complaint1
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Mar 2, 2026Routine9
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Jan 14, 2026Complaint1
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.
Nov 20, 2025Complaint6
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
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.
Jul 1, 2025Complaint1
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
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.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Jan 14, 2026
$70,315
Fine
Jul 1, 2025
$10,358
Fine
Mar 11, 2025
$24,286
Fine
Oct 11, 2023
$79,399
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Axiom Gardens of Flora
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Axiom Healthcare
7 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 1.3/5 · Rank 4 of 7 (Worst)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Berkowitz, David
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Dauber, Eliana
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Goldfarb, Brian
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Meystel, Yosef
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Seitler, Dovid
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Turofsky, Steven
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
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