Helia Healthcare of Newton
300 S Scott Street · Newton, IL · 62448 · 6187832309
57 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Helia Healthcare
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 71 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.82 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.82 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.54 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.68 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (33 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Past Non-Compliance · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 21, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected February 22, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected September 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected September 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F September 13, 2024
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected September 27, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F September 13, 2024
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.
Corrected September 27, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected September 27, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F September 13, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 27, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F May 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected May 29, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected May 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected May 1, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F April 19, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected May 1, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F April 19, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected May 1, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected May 1, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F April 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected May 1, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 19, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected May 1, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F April 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 1, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 21, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 31, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 21, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected July 31, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 21, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 31, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F July 21, 2023
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.
Corrected July 1, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Better-scoring options nearby
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145807 · certified since September 1, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.