Helia Healthcare of Olney
410 East Mack, Olney, IL 62450 · Richland County · (618) 395-7421
118 certified beds, about 69 residents a day · For profit - Individual · Medicare and Medicaid since 1979
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 145388 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on May 26, 2026, inspectors cited 7 health deficiencies (the Illinois average is 12.6, the national average 9.2).
Of 17 health citations since May 2024, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 2.68 hours per resident per day, against 3.45 across Illinois and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.51 of those hours.
33.9% 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.
Health inspections
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.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
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 17 health citations on file.
May 26, 2026Standard inspection · 7 citations
- F 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure the planned menu was provided to residents. This has the potential to affect all 71 residents residing in the facility. The Findings Include: 1. On 5/19/26 the meal planned for lunch for the week 'at a glance' menu was chicken breast supreme, carrots, green beans and peach slump cake. On 5/19/2026 at 11:30 AM the meal provided to the residents was a chicken patty or beef patty, corn, green beans and cake with whipped topping. V4 (Culinary Assistant) was asked why the chicken breast supreme was not served as planned. V4 stated that someone forgot to get the chicken thighs out of the freezer the night before and she did not have enough time to get them thawed and cooked for lunch today. [...]
- F Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to offer meal substitutions that were appealing and of similar nutritive value to residents. This has the potential to affect all 71 residents residing in the facility. The Findings Include: On 5/19/26 during the lunch meal service at 11:00 AM a chicken patty, green beans, carrots and peach cake was served to all residents. The planned menu for 5/19/26 was chicken supreme, carrots, peach slump cake, and green beans. V4 (Culinary Assistant) stated she did have a beef patty for those who do not want chicken but no alternative to the vegetable and the meal was not served with any type of bread. [...]
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure that proper sanitation of dishes and cleanliness of equipment was maintained to prevent cross contamination. This failure has the potential to affect all 71 residents residing in the facility. The Findings Include:On 05/19/2026 at 9:55 AM during the initial kitchen walk through the following observations were made:Dirt and debris were observed under the floor mounted stainless-steel tables. The oven/stove had a layer of grease/dust build up on the top shelf over the stove, the back splash/sides/oven doors and oven top were full of old food splatters and dried spills. The dish machine had no sanitizer registering on the chlorine test strips. [...]
- E Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure that resident meals were delivered at appetizing/preferred temperatures for 5 of 5 (R8, R14, R19, R44 and R73) residents reviewed for cold food complaints in a sample of 49. The Findings Include:During the resident council meeting on 5/20/26 at 1:00 PM, R8, who was alert and oriented, stated the food is cold when it is delivered to her room. R8 stated she eats most meals in her room by choice but most of the time if she is hungry, she has to eat cold food. R14 , R19 and R44 who are alert and oriented to person place and time, stated they have complained about the food temperatures in the resident council meetings. On 5/21/26 at 9:00 AM, R8 stated by the time her breakfast tray was delivered this morning it had cold eggs and French Toast on it, so she did not eat very much of it. [...]
- E Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure residents receive food items in accordance with physician orders for safe swallowing/therapeutic diets for 18 of 18 residents (R4, R6, R13, R14, R16, R21, R22, R26, R27, R29, R34, R35, R45, R47, R52, R53, R64 and R65) reviewed for therapeutic diets in a sample of 49.
- D Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure resident equipment was maintained in a state of good repair for 1 (R58) of 18 residents reviewed for environment in the sample of 49.
- D Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, observation and record review the facility failed to provide range of motion program per COTA (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant) recommendations to a resident with limited range of motion to prevent further reduction of range of motion (ROM) for 1 (R40) of 18 residents reviewed for range of motion in the sample of 49. The Findings Include: R40's Face Sheet documents an admission date to the facility of 01/23/2025. The diagnoses listed include cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery, dysphagia following cerebral infarction, hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right side, speech and language deficits following cerebral infarction, chronic kidney disease, and insomnia. [...]
January 13, 2026Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to safely transfer and reposition 1 of 5 residents (R1) reviewed for safe resident handling in the sample of 13. This failure resulted in R1sustaining a fractured left humerus on [DATE] when the staff failed to use a gait belt to reposition R1.
- G Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to promptly assess and treat a resident with severe pain for 1 of 10 Residents (R1) reviewed for pain in the sample of 13. This failure resulting in R1 experience severe pain for a period of approximately 4 hours after sustaining a fractured left humerus.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide routine and emergency medications and failed to correctly document medications not administered as ordered for 1 of 10 residents (R1) reviewed for pharmacy services in the sample of 13.
December 17, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure residents were free from abuse for 1 of 3 (R1) residents reviewed for abuse in the sample of 18. This past non-compliance occurred between [DATE] and [DATE]. Findings Include:R1's undated Resident Face Sheet documents R1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that include dementia with mood disturbances, heart failure, anxiety disorder, Parkinsonism, and localized edema. R1's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documents a BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status score of 07, indicating a moderate cognitive deficit. R1's Care Plan documents a Problem area with a start date of [DATE] of, Category: Behavioral Symptoms, Resident is alert and able to let his needs be known most of the time. He has dx (diagnoses) of depression and anxiety. [...]
April 11, 2025Standard inspection · 2 citations
- E Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a medication cart was locked and its keys were not accessible to 4 (R31, R42, R58 and R66) of 4 confused ambulatory residents reviewed for safe and secure storage of medications in the sample of 34. On 04/09/25 at 08:05 AM, V5 (Registered Nurse/RN) was observed passing medications on B Hall. V5 prepared medications for a resident and entered the residents room, leaving the medication cart unlocked and the cart keys on top of the cart, and out of V5's visual control. On 04/09/25 at 08:13 AM, V5 prepared medications for another resident and left the cart keys on top of the cart and out of V5's visual control. During these observations, there were residents or staff near the cart. [...]
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to review and implement gradual dose reductions (GDR's) as recommended by the pharmacist and/or document a rationale for contraindication for 1 (R13) of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary psychotropic medications in the sample of 34. Findings Include: R13's Face Sheet documented R13 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and included the following diagnoses: acute and chronic respiratory failure, undifferentiated schizophrenia, type 2 diabetes mellitus, convulsions, hepatic failure, depressive disorders, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, essential hypertension, sleep apnea, heart failure, atrial flutter, generalized anxiety disorder, and gastro esophageal reflux disease. [...]
February 25, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, and record review the facility failed to monitor temperatures of coffee to prevent burns for 1 (R1) of 3 residents reviewed for accidents in the sample of 4.
May 8, 2024Standard inspection · 3 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, observation and record review, the facility failed to ensure dishware was sanitized appropriately. This has the potential to affect all 66 residents residing at the facility.
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide food portions as directed by the approved menu for 4 (R42, R45, R58, R168) of 12 residents reviewed for nutrition in a sample of 40.
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, observation and record review, the facility failed to provide nutritional supplements as ordered for 2 (R56, R58) of 12 residents reviewed for nutrition in a sample of 40.
Fire safety inspections
23 fire safety citations on file: 10 on May 26, 2026, 8 on April 11, 2025, 5 on May 8, 2024.
Every fire safety citation23 citations
- F Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- F Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- E Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- E Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- F Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- F Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
- F Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- E Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- F Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
- F Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- F Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
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) | 2.68 | 3.45 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.51 | 0.72 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.71 | 3.07 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.79 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.38 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 33.9% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 11.1% | 41.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.93 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
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 2.67 on weekdays and 2.71 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 2.38 in April to June 2025 to 2.68 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 | 2.68 | 0.51 | 2.67 | 2.71 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 69 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 2.66 | 0.52 | 2.71 | 2.51 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 67 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 2.73 | 0.58 | 2.83 | 2.47 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 67 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 2.38 | 0.46 | 2.50 | 2.07 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 72 |
| 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.
Quality measures
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 | 9.0 | 13.4 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.4 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.3 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.6 | 2.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.5 | 14.3 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.3 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.9 | 21.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 27.7 | 26.1 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 8.4 | 13.8 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.8 | 2.2 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: HELIA HEALTHCARE OF OLNEY, 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% | 01/01/2010 |
| Lancaster, Edward | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 08/01/2021 | |
| Mills, Michael | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2017 | |
| Bridgemark Healthcare, LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 01/01/2010 |
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.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on May 26, 2026: "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."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on May 26, 2026: "Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on January 13, 2026: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on May 26, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.71 hours per resident per day, below the Illinois average of 3.07.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Richland Nursing & Rehab Olney, 0.7 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 57 citations
- Helia Healthcare of Newton Newton, 17.2 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 31 citations
- The Haven of Bridgeport Bridgeport, 17.5 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 20 citations
- The Haven of Ridgeview Oblong, 19.6 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 39 citations
- Axiom Gardens of Flora Flora, 22 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 40 citations
- Axiom Healthcare of Flora Flora, 22.6 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 25 citations
- Cisne Rehabilitation and Health Care Center Cisne, 24.9 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 30 citations
Illinois contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Illinois. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Illinois Department of Public Health, Nursing Homes, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Illinois Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Illinois Department on Aging, 1-800-252-8966. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: IDPH Quarterly Reports of Nursing Home Violators, where Illinois publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Helia Healthcare of Olney's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Helia Healthcare of Olney 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Helia Healthcare of Olney get at its last inspection?
- 7 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on May 26, 2026. The Illinois average is 12.6.
- Has Helia Healthcare of Olney been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Helia Healthcare of Olney accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Helia Healthcare of Olney?
- CMS lists 4 owners and managers, and links the home to Helia Healthcare. Legal business name: HELIA HEALTHCARE OF OLNEY, LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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