Helia Southbelt Healthcare
101 South Belt West · Belleville, IL · 62220 · 6182777700
156 certified beds For profit - Individual Chain: Helia Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $194,000 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 5 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$194,000 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.13 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.34 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.04 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 37% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $252,910 |
Inspection citations (58 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 13, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected August 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G August 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected September 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected February 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 31, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected December 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 31, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 31, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 2, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 13, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 20, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E August 13, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected August 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 13, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 20, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 13, 2024
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected August 20, 2024 · Administration
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 25, 2025 | Fine | $194,000 |
| August 13, 2025 | Payment Denial | 12 days |
| March 14, 2024 | Fine | $46,982 |
| March 14, 2024 | Payment Denial | 10 days |
| July 7, 2023 | Fine | $11,928 |
| July 7, 2023 | Payment Denial | 52 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145241 · certified since July 25, 1972. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.