300 S Scott Street, Newton, IL 62448 · Jasper County · (618) 783-2309
57 certified beds, about 36 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1994
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 145807 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
At its most recent standard inspection, on August 22, 2025, inspectors cited 5 health deficiencies (the Illinois average is 12.6, the national average 9.2).
None of its 31 health citations since July 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 2.82 hours per resident per day, against 3.45 across Illinois and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.57 of those hours.
45.2% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Illinois average 44.5%).
CMS links it to Helia Healthcare, an affiliated group of 13 nursing homes.
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 31 health citations on file.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure wheelchair foot pedals were in place to prevent resident injury for 1 (R4) of 3 residents reviewed for accidents in the sample of 8. This past non-compliance occurred between 3/24/2026 and 3/26/2026.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure food items were covered while stored in the refrigerator and scoops were removed from bulk food containers to decrease the risk of cross contamination. This failure has the potential to affect all 33 residents residing in the facility. Findings Include:On 8/18/25 at 10:00 AM during the initial tour of the kitchen, scoops with handles were found in a bulk container of brown sugar and in the food thickener. In addition during this same initial tour, a tray full of pitchers was observed in the refrigerator that were not labeled or covered with lids. V4 (Culinary Director) stated that he would have V3 (Culinary/Cook) find the lids to cover them. A food supply and storage policy with a revision date of January 2012, documents: Food and supply storage areas shall be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary manner. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure pureed food was prepared in accordance with the recipes and to preserve nutritional value for 6 (R4, R5, R10, R21, R26 and R27) of 6 residents reviewed for puree diets in a sample of 27. The Findings Include:R4's Face Sheet documented an admission date of 8/22/2024. R4's current physician orders for August of 2025 document R4 is to receive a regular diet/pureed consistency. R5's Face Sheet documented an admission date of 3/31/22 and a readmission date of 6/24/24. R5's current physician orders for August of 2025 document R5 is to receive a regular diet/pureed consistency. R10's Face Sheet documented an admission date of 8/3/19. R10's current August 2025 physician orders document R10 is to receive a regular diet/puree consistency. R21's Face Sheet documented an admission date of 12/1/23. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the referral and coordination of PASARR (Preadmission Screening and Resident Review) Level II Screening was completed for 1 (R4) of 1 resident reviewed for PASARR assessments in the sample of 27. Findings Include:R4's Resident Face Sheet documents an initial admission date to the facility of 08/22/2024 and included diagnoses of cerebral infarction, psychotic disorder, spastic hemiplegia affecting left non dominant side, essential hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, major depressive disorder, gastro - esophageal reflux disease, anxiety disorder, hyperlipidemia, lymphedema, bipolar disorder, and pain in right knee. R4's Notice of PASRR Level 1 Screen Outcome was dated 07/21/2024, prior to admission, and documented Level 1 Negative, No Status Change. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure timely assessment and treatment was provided for a resident with a urinary tract infection for 1 (R29) of 1 resident reviewed for necessary care and services in the sample of 27. Findings Include:R29's Face Sheet documented an initial admission date to the facility on [DATE] and included diagnoses of pulmonary disease, essential hypertension, gastro - esophageal reflux disease, hyperlipidemia, osteoarthritis of knee, gout, depression, hypothyroidism, and adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood. R29's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documented a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 05, indicating R29 has severe cognitive impairment. R29's Progress Notes document the following: [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure restorative services were provided as ordered to maintain or improve range of motion for 1 (R4) of 1 resident reviewed for mobility in the sample of 27. The Findings Include: R4's Resident Face Sheet documented an initial admission date to the facility of 08/22/2024 and included diagnoses of cerebral infarction, psychotic disorder, spastic hemiplegia affecting left non dominant side, essential hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, major depressive disorder, gastro - esophageal reflux disease, anxiety disorder, hyperlipidemia, lymphedema, bipolar disorder, and pain in right knee. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide 8 hours of daily Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. This failure has the potential to affect all 36 residents residing in the facility.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide adequate direct care staffing to meet resident's needs. This has the potential to affect all 32 residents living at the facility.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide 8 hours of daily Registered Nurse coverage. This failure has the potential to affect all 32 residents residing in the facility.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to store food and maintain the kitchen in safe and sanitary manner to prevent potential contamination. This has the potential to all 32 residents residing in the facility. Findings Include: On 9/10/24 at 9:45 AM, the initial kitchen tour was completed and the following concerns were noted: [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure assessments were successfully transmitted within 14 days of completion for 1 (R32) of 12 residents reviewed for assessments in the sample of 41. Findings Include: R32's Face Sheet documented an admission date of 04/29/2024. Diagnoses include, but not limited to dementia, Alzheimer's disease, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and essential hypertension. On 09/11/2024 at 1:52 PM, V2 (Registered Nurse / Minimum Data Set Nurse) stated R32 had an admission assessment on 05/03/2024 and the discharge assessment was completed on 05/24/2024. V2 stated that she does not have to transmit the MDS because it was a private pay discharge. V2 stated that she did not transmit the assessment as it is not required to be. On 09/11/2024 at 2:55 PM, V1 (Administrator) stated that she is unfamiliar with the MDS not being transmitted. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility has failed to update comprehensive care plans for 2 of 12 residents (R15 and R21) reviewed for care plans in a sample of 41. The Findings Include: 1. R15's Face sheet documents an admission date of 2/9/21. R15's Face sheet includes the following diagnosis: major depressive disorder, cognitive communication deficit, depression, unspecified dementia, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance and anxiety, vascular dementia with agitation. R15's Current care plan documents a problem area of falls. The goal for this problem area is that resident will remain free from injury. The approach to this problem area include: [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview the facility failed to implement fall precautions by placing the call light within reach for 1 of 2 (R15) residents reviewed for falls in a sample of 41. Findings Include: R15's face sheet documents an admission date of 2/9/21. This same document includes the following diagnosis: muscle weakness, other abnormalities of gait and mobility, and vascular dementia. R15's care plan has a problem area category of falls that has a start date of 8/18/22 and an edited date of 8/27/24. The goal for this problem area with a long term goal target date of 11/29/24 is that the resident will remain free from injury. An approach to this problem area with a start date of 8/18/22 is to keep the call light in reach at all times. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview the facility failed to ensure residents were free from unnecessary medications for 1 of 5 (R2) residents reviewed for unnecessary medications in a sample of 41. The Findings Include: R2's Face sheet documents an admit date of 9/6/23 and includes the following diagnosis: vascular dementia without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety. R2's current Physician Order Sheet documents an order for 1 mg (milligram) Risperadol with diagnosis: vascular dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety with a start date of 9/6/2023. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide adequate direct care staffing to meet resident's needs. This has the potential to affect all 37 residents living at the facility.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide adequate direct care staffing to meet resident's needs. This has the potential to affect all 36 residents living at the facility.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide the services of a trained, competent Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) on 3/31/24. This has the potential to affect all 36 residents living at the facility.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide the services of a full time Director of Nurses/DON. This has the potential to affect all 36 residents living at the facility.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide sufficient kitchen staff to carry out nutrition services on 3/26/24. This has the ability to affect all 36 residents living at the facility.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to check the dish machine and surface cleaning agent for the correct proportion of a sanitizing agent, failed to maintain equipment, food contact surfaces and storage areas in a clean and sanitary manner, and failed to store foods to prevent potential contamination. This has the potential to affect all 36 residents living in the facility.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to serve the appropriation portions for a lunch meal according to the menu spreadsheet for four (R3, R9, R13, R14) of eight residents reviewed for nutrition in the sample of 17.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide twice weekly showers for 3 of 17 dependent residents (R4, R12, R13) reviewed for ADL (Activities of Daily Living) care in the sample of 17.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to safely transfer a resident requiring the use of a mechanical lift for 1 of 4 residents (R13) reviewed for transfers in the sample of 17.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide nutritional supplements according to physician's orders for four (R3, R14, R15, R16) of four residents reviewed for nutrition in the sample of 17.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents are free from significant medication errors for one of four residents (R7) reviewed for medication errors in the sample of 17.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide timely and thorough incontinence care for a dependent resident who requires assistance with toileting and hygiene for one of four residents (R1) reviewed for incontinence care in the sample of four.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to have a Registered Nurse (RN) for at least 8 consecutive hours, 7 days a week. This has the potential to affect all 38 residents who reside at this facility. This past non-compliance occurred between 1/14/23 and 5/20/23.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to correctly code restraint use for 1 (R11) of 2 residents reviewed for Minimum Data Set (MDS) restraint coding in the sample of 21. Findings Include: Review of R11's Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE] and documented as being a quarterly review assessment noted in section P0100 Physical Restraints, A. Bed Rail is documented as 1. Used less than daily. On 07/19/23 at 01:58 PM, R11 was observed lying in bed sleeping. No bed rails or other restraint devices of any kind were observed being utilized or in place on her bed. Review of R11's current and active Physician Orders documents no order for a bed rail or any other restraint use. On 07/20/23 at 11:24 AM, V4 (MDS / Care Plan Coordinator) acknowledges that R11's 6/20/23 MDS did have an error in coding, and R11 does not utilize a bed rail as a restraint. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to refer a resident for a Level II Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) for 1 of 2 residents (R22) reviewed for PASARR's in the sample of 21. Findings Include: R22's PASARR, as provided by the facility, dated 11/1/19 documents no Developmental Disability or Mental Illness diagnoses during this evaluation, therefore not requiring a level II screening. Review of R22's Continuity of Care with a created date of July 20, 2023 documents active diagnosis of Delusional Disorders with an effective date of 05/27/2022. This same document also lists a diagnosis of Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate with an effective date of 06/23/2023. No PASARR re-evaluation is documented as being completed after these diagnoses were added. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, observation, and record review, the facility failed to provide the required supervision to prevent a fall for 1 of 7 residents (R31) reviewed for falls in the sample of 21.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a residents medication regimen was free from unnecessary medications for one resident of five residents (R4) reviewed for unnecessary medications in the sample of 21.
30 fire safety citations on file: 12 on August 22, 2025, 9 on September 13, 2024, 9 on July 21, 2023.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 2.82 | 3.45 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.57 | 0.72 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.80 | 3.07 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.83 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.42 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 45.2% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 20.0% | 41.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.82 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 2.82 on weekdays and 2.80 on weekends, 1% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 2.89 in April to June 2025 to 2.82 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 2.82 | 0.57 | 2.82 | 2.80 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 36 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 2.82 | 0.54 | 2.87 | 2.68 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 34 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 2.81 | 0.54 | 2.90 | 2.59 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 33 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 2.89 | 0.55 | 3.22 | 2.07 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 33 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Illinois, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.26 | 0.65 | 3.40 | 2.92 | 5.4% | 0.6% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review. If you work here, your report helps start one.
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $22.10 | $18.95 to $23.26 | 68,640 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $36.06 | $30.57 to $38.25 | 17,440 |
| Registered nurses | $46.15 | $38.47 to $50.94 | 138,910 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Illinois | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 19.8 | 13.4 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.8 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.5 | 2.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 13.0 | 14.3 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.7 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 33.3 | 21.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 25.5 | 26.1 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 26.6 | 13.8 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.8 | 2.2 | 1.8 |
For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Helia Healthcare of Newton's Medicare short-stay residents. On returning residents home or to the community, CMS rates it no different from the national rate (45.1% of residents, after adjusting for how sick they were). How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.
45.1% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 51.5% · Illinois: 106 better, 85 worse
Rate of successful return to home or community from a SNF (risk-standardized discharge to community rate). Higher is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 43 eligible stays.
12.6% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 10.7% · Illinois: 2 better, 14 worse
Rate of potentially preventable hospital readmissions 30 days after discharge from a SNF (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 68 eligible stays.
6.1% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 7.1% · Illinois: 3 better, 10 worse
Percentage of infections residents got during their SNF stay that resulted in hospitalization (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2023 to September 2024. 43 eligible stays.
41.7% this home
Median of homes: Illinois50.0% · US 56.6%
Percentage of residents who are at or above an expected ability to care for themselves and move around at discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 24 residents counted.
3.0% this home
Median of homes: Illinois0.3% · US 0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience one or more falls with major injury during their SNF stay. Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 33 residents counted.
0.0% this home
Median of homes: Illinois1.5% · US 1.7%
Percentage of residents with pressure ulcers or pressure injuries that are new or worsened (adjusted rate). Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 33 residents counted.
Not reported
CMS note: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
Median of homes: Illinois100.0% · US 98.7%
Percentage of residents where the SNF provided a current medication list to the resident, family, and/or caregiver at final discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 15 residents counted.
Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.
Legal business name: HELIA HEALTHCARE OF NEWTON LLC. CMS links this home to Helia Healthcare, a group of 13 nursing homes averaging 2.2 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miller, Stephen | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 100% | 09/21/2020 |
| Miller, Stephen | Corporate officer | Individual | 09/21/2020 | |
| Mills, Michael | Corporate officer | Individual | 09/21/2020 | |
| Miller, Stephen | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/21/2020 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
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