Helia Southbelt Healthcare
101 South Belt West, Belleville, IL 62220 · St. Clair County · (618) 277-7700
156 certified beds, about 87 residents a day · For profit - Individual · Medicare and Medicaid since 1972
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 145241 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on September 25, 2025, inspectors cited 9 health deficiencies (the Illinois average is 12.6, the national average 9.2).
Of 61 health citations since July 2023, 7 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (1 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 3 fines totaling $268,360 in the last three years; the largest was $194,000, and the latest is dated June 4, 2026.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.14 hours per resident per day, against 3.45 across Illinois and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.39 of those hours.
37.8% 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 61 health citations on file.
July 8, 2026Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- E Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident's call lights, preferences and needs were reasonably accommodated for 4 of 13 residents (R1, R2, R5 and R8) reviewed for accommodation of needs in a sample of 13. 1- On 7/2/2026 at 2:02 PM, R1 has a tracheotomy in his neck. R1 was laying on his back in his bed. On 7/2/2026 at 2:05 PM, R1 stated, I am bed bound, and call lights vary depending on who is working. Sometimes it is better than other times. I think the night shift is the worst. It is not uncommon for us to have to wait. Staff are bad about coming into the room, turning off the light, and not coming back. R1's Minimum Data Set provided by the facility dated 3/13/2026 does not document R1's cognitive status. The MDS does document R1 is able to make decisions regarding tasks of daily life and his decision are consistent/reasonable. [...]
- E Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure appropriate written notification was provided for a room change for 4 of 4 residents (R2, R6, R9 and R12) reviewed for resident rights.
June 4, 2026Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- J Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and record review, the facility failed to properly secure a resident's wheelchair in the transport van during transport for 1 (R2) of 3 residents reviewed for accidents in the sample of 16. This failure resulted in R2 falling from her wheelchair while the van was in motion, sustaining multiple serious injuries: a periprosthetic proximal femur fracture, intertrochanteric fracture of the left femur, distal fracture of the right femur, nasal fracture, and a scalp laceration. R2 required surgical fixation of the right femur (open reduction internal fixation) and suturing of the forehead laceration. An Immediate Jeopardy began on 4/24/26 when R2 was being transported to doctor's appointment in the facility van. [...]
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to revise and update a comprehensive care plan for 2 of 3 (R2, R3) residents investigated for pressure ulcers in a sample of 16.
March 26, 2026Complaint 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 observation, interview, and record review, the Facility failed to store and prepare food in a manner that prevents potential contamination. This has the potential to affect all 94 residents living in the Facility.
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to notify a resident's representative and physician of a change in condition in 1 of 3 residents (R7), reviewed for notifications of changes in the sample of 3. Findings Include:On 3/24/26 at 9:20 AM, V7, R7's Family, stated after R7 passed away they received a bill from a wound care company that had seen R7 for a wound and something was removed, the family was not notified of any wounds and didn't know about it until they received a bill. V7 stated they did not notify the family that R7 had been removing her tracheostomy tube, and the communication was horrible. R7's Face Sheet, undated, documents R7 had the following diagnoses: Intracerebral Hemorrhage, Anxiety Disorder, Unspecified Dementia, Tracheostomy Status, Acute Respiratory Failure, and Depression. V7 is listed as R7's emergency contact and power of attorney. [...]
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to implement preventative measures for a resident with a known history of attempting self extubation of the tracheostomy tube in 1 of 3 residents (R7), reviewed for respiratory/tracheostomy care in the sample of 13. Findings Include: On 3/24/26 at 9:20 AM, V7, R7's Family, stated R7 was admitted to the facility from another state, it was a disaster from when she was admitted until she passed away. R7 pulled out her tracheostomy tube on several occasions. V7 stated they did not notify the family that R7 had been removing her tracheostomy tube, and the communication was horrible. R7's Face Sheet, undated, documents R7 had the following diagnoses: Intracerebral Hemorrhage, Anxiety Disorder, Unspecified Dementia, Tracheostomy Status, Acute Respiratory Failure, and Depression. R7 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. [...]
November 14, 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 ensure residents only smoke in designated, safe areas and tobacco and smoking supplies are kept in secure locations for 1 of 3 residents (R2) reviewed for accidents and hazards in the sample of 7.
September 25, 2025Standard inspection · 9 citations
- G Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure a resident received treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice for hand contracture management and treatment for 1 of 1 resident (R34) reviewed for quality of care in the sample of 57. This failure resulted in R34 experiencing severe pain, infection, and a wound on her left hand. Findings Include: R34's face sheet, print date of 9/23/25, documented R34 has diagnoses including atherosclerotic heart disease, hypothyroidism, type 2 diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, intermittent asthma, and muscle weakness. R34's MDS (Minimum Data Set), dated 7/4/25, documented R34 is moderately cognitively impaired. [...]
- F 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 properly store medication and label insulin vials. This has the potential to affect all 89 residents residing in the facility.
- E Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, observation and record reviews the facility failed to serve food that conserved nutritive value, flavor and safe appetizing temperature for 5 out of 5 residents, (R17, R11, R43, R71 and R73); reviewed for Food and Nutrition Services in a sample size of 57.
- E 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 clean sanitary conditions in the kitchen, food was labeled, dated correctly, removed from the walk-in refrigerator as indicated, and perform proper hand hygiene during food service. This failure has the potential to affect all the residents who receive food from the kitchen. Findings Include:On 09/22/2025 at 8:50 AM, Initial tour of the kitchen was done. This surveyor washed her hands prior to inspection started and there were no paper towels in the dispenser. The sink where employees wash their hands was dirty. There was dirt and a slimy film and rust around the faucet on the sink. [...]
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, observations and record reviews the facility failed to perform hand hygiene for 5 out of 5 residents, (R39, R28, R53, R81, R82); reviewed for Infection Control in a sample size of.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, observation and record reviews the facility failed to promote respect and dignity for 1 out of 1 residents, (R64); reviewed for in Resident Rights in a sample size of 57.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive care plan for 3 of 7 residents (R34, R44, R76) reviewed for care plans in a sample of 57.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed properly and safely transfer 2 of 5 residents (R45 and R30) reviewed for safety in a sample of 57. This failure resulted in R30's leg being hit on the mechanical lift and experienced pain.
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to perform complete incontinence care for 1 of 3 (R30) residents reviewed for toileting in a sample of 57.
September 12, 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 prevent resident to resident abuse in 1 of 3 residents (R9) reviewed for abuse in a sample of 3. Findings Include:R9's Face Sheet, undated, documents R9 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and has a medical diagnosis of Psychoactive Substance Abuse, Blindness Right Eye Category 3, Blindness Left Eye Category 3, and Hallucinations. R9's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documents R9 is moderately cognitively impaired and has displayed verbal behaviors directed towards others. R9's Care Plan R9's Care Plan Last Reviewed/ Revised 8/18/2025 documents resident is considered at risk for abuse/neglect. R9's Progress Note dated 9/8/2025 at 6:05 PM documents This resident had an altercation with another resident related to resident hitting him in the groin. Then resident started slapping other resident in the face. [...]
August 26, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the Facility failed to ensure residents requiring assistance for transfers were getting assistance and transferred with the mechanical lift for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for transfers in the sample of 11.
August 13, 2025Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- G Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to prevent resident to resident abuse for 1 of 6 residents (R3) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 8. This failure resulted in R3 having lacerations and bruising. Findings Include:On 8/13/25 at 1:00 PM, R3 was observed ambulating independently on the hallway he resides. R3 was wandering on the hallway, stopping at various doors but did not enter. R3 was alert to self only. R3's Face Sheet, undated, documents R3 has the following diagnoses: Dementia, Restless and Agitation, Unspecified Psychosis, Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Insomnia. R3's Minimum Data Set, MDS, dated [DATE], documents R3 has a BIMS (Brief Interview of Mental Status) score of 2, indicating R3 has severe cognitive impairment. [...]
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to adequately assess and provide supervision to prevent elopement for 1 of 5 residents (R7) reviewed for supervision in the sample of 8. Findings Include:On 8/13/25 at 11:00AM, R7 observed up in his electric wheelchair exiting the facility through the front door. R7 was able to enter the code and stayed in front of the facility. R7's Face Sheet, undated, documents R7 has the following diagnoses: Hemiplegia and Hemiparesis following a Cerebrovascular Disease Affecting the Left Non-Dominant Side, Cerebral Infarction, Vascular Dementia, and Acquired Absence Below the Knee of Right and Left Legs. R7's Minimum Data Set, MDS, dated [DATE], documents R7 has a BIMS (Brief Interview of Mental Status) score of 12, indicating R7 has moderate cognitive impairment. [...]
- D Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to provide revise interventions/approaches for behaviors in a resident with Dementia related to wandering for 1 of 1 resident (R3), reviewed for Dementia Care in the sample of 8.
May 5, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to notify the responsible party of a change in condition for 1 out of 3 residents, (R4); reviewed for Resident Rights in a sample of 11.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and record reviews the facility failed to ensure medications were completely administered and failed to accurately document the administration of medications for 1 out of 4 residents, (R2) reviewed for Pharmacy Services in a sample of 11.
March 7, 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 prevent physical and verbal abuse for 1 of 3 (R2) residents investigated for abuse.
February 14, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, observation, and record review, the facility failed to provide complete incontinent care to prevent urinary tract infections for 3 of 4 residents (R3, R4, R5) reviewed for incontinent care in the sample of 8.
December 12, 2024Complaint inspection · 5 citations
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview the facility failed to ensure 1 of 3 resident's (R6) prescription eye drops were documented as administered per professional standards regarding medication administration/documentation in a sample of 3.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview the facility failed to use a gait belt during a one person transfer, and failed to implement fall precautions for 2 of 2 residents (R7, R11) in a sample of 21 reviewed for falls.
- D Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the Facility failed to provide timely and reliable transportation for medical care for 1 of 3 residents (R2) reviewed for provision of medically related social services in the sample of 21.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview the facility failed to ensure 1 of 3 residents (R6) medication were refilled by the pharmacy or delivered to the facility for prescribed eye drops regarding medications per physician's orders in a sample of 3.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview the facility failed to ensure 1 of 3 residents (R6) medication administration record was accurately documented for physician prescribed eye drops regarding documentation of medication administration in a sample of 3.
November 26, 2024Complaint 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 residents (R2) reviewed for physical abuse in the sample of 3.
November 21, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Inspectors wroteBased on records review and interviews, the facility failed to permit a resident to return to the facility from the hospital for 1 of 3 (R5) residents reviewed for discharge in a sample of 11.
October 10, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to apply residents' continuous positive airway pressure (C-PAP)/bilevel positive airway pressure (Bi-PAP) machine at bedtime as ordered for 1 of 2 residents (R3) reviewed for respiratory care in a sample of 7.
August 13, 2024Standard inspection · 4 citations
- F 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to complete an updated facility assessment to accurately reflect their current resident acuity levels and population. This failure has the potential to affect all 104 residents residing in the facility.
- E 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 prevent abuse in 5 of 5 residents (R34, R53, R63, R67, R77,) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 43.
- E Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, observation and record review, the facility failed to provide activities for 4 of 4 residents (R34, R57, R72, R77), reviewed for activities in the sample of 43.
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and observation the facility failed to hold and serve food at safe temperatures for therapeutic diets for 7 out of 7 residents (R25, R47, R54, R66, R88, R90, and R92) reviewed for food procurement store/prepare/serve food in the sample of 43. Findings Include: R25's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documents R25 is cognitively intact. R25 stated during the group meeting on 8/8/24 at 2:00 PM that the food is always cold for breakfast. R47's MDS dated [DATE] documents R47 is cognitively intact. During the group meeting on 8/8/24 at 2:00PM R47 stated that the food is always cold at breakfast. R92's MDS dated [DATE] documents R92 is cognitively intact. On 8/8/24 at 2:00PM in the group R92 stated the food is always cold at breakfast. R54's Physician Order Sheet (POS) dated 1/28/24 documents that R54 is on a regular diet mechanical soft. [...]
July 17, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, observation and record review, the facility failed to provide wound care treatments as ordered by the Physician to promote wound healing in 1 of 4 residents (R2) reviewed for quality of care in the sample of 7.
- D Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, observation and record review, the facility failed to infuse tube feeding at a rate ordered by the physician to aid in nutrition in 1 of 4 residents (R4) reviewed for tube feeding management in the sample of 7.
July 3, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- E Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, observation, and record review the facility failed to provide and implement fall interventions as care planned for 4 of 5 (R1, R2, R4, R5) residents reviewed for accidents. R1's face sheet, print date 7/3/24, documented R1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Alzheimer's disease, dementia, epileptic seizures, heart disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and depression. R1's MDS (Minimum Data Set), dated 5/10/24, documented that R1 is cognitively intact. R1's care plan, undated, documented that R1 is at risk for falls related to an unsteady gait and that R1 is to have the following interventions in place: reminder signs placed to remind to use call light for assistance, canoe mattress on bed, and dycem in her wheelchair to prevent sliding. [...]
June 28, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to provide insulin for the first five days of admission for one of three residents( R2) reviewed for significant medications errors in the sample of 9. Findings Include: R2's Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE] documents R2 is moderately cognitively impaired. R2's Electronic Health Record under CCD (Continuity of Care) Diagnosis documents Type 2 Diabetes without complications was added on 5/13/24. R2's Face Sheet documents R2 was admitted on [DATE]. R2's admission Note dated 5/13/24 resident admitted to facility via family transportation from (Another State). resident present A&Ox2-3 (Alert and Oriented). Resident in good spirit with minor confusion on where he is. Resident currently has on a back brace related to recent fall and sustained T12 fracture as well as 11th and 12th rib fracture per family and referral paperwork. [...]
June 6, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- F Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, observation, and record review, the facility failed to take and record food temperatures before and during meal service, to maintain food at the proper temperatures when delivering meals to the residents, and to perform glove changes and hand hygiene during serving of the food. This has the potential to affect all 114 residents residing at the facility.
April 5, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to make sure medications were provided and given for 1 of 3 residents, (R2) reviewed for significant medications in the sample of 18. This failure resulted in R2 missing, 9 doses of his Glaucoma medication, which is a significant medication error. Findings Include: R2's Minimum Data Set, (MDS), dated [DATE] documents, R2 is severely cognitively impaired. R2's Care Plan dated, 05/03/23, did not document anything about his Glaucoma, for bedside usage of Glaucoma medications. R2's Physician Order Sheet, (POS), dated 11/08/23, documents, Brimonidine/Timolol 0.2%-0.5% BID, (Twice Daily), may have drops at bedside, for resident to insert. R2's POS dated, 02/19/24, documents, Brimonidine/Timolol 0.2%-0.5%), May have drops at bedside, Pharmacy last filled on 02/03/24. [...]
March 21, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- E Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the Facility failed to ensure resident showers for activities of daily living were being given for 5 of 8 residents (R2, R3, R5, R7 and R8) reviewed for activities of daily living to maintain good grooming and personal hygiene in the sample of 10.
March 14, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- G Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the Facility failed to ensure Physician Orders were being followed and residents were free from any significant medication errors for 1 of 6 residents (R2) reviewed for medication errors in the sample of 24. This failure resulted in R2 not receiving her medications and being hospitalized for six days with a diagnosis of urinary tract infection and urosepsis.
- E Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the Facility failed to ensure showers were being given for 7 of 8 residents (R3, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R11) reviewed for showers in the sample of 24.
November 22, 2023Complaint 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 supervise a resident that is a high risk fall falls while toileting for 1 of 3 (R7) residents reviewed for falls in the sample of 9. This failure resulted in R7 falling and sustaining a fracture to T12. Findings Include: R7's Face Sheet documents an admission date of 11/8/2023. Diagnosis to include Acute Coronary Thrombosis not resulting in Myocardial Infarction, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia due to intrinsic factor deficiency, Transient ischemic Attack (TIA), and Cerebral Infarction without residual deficits, Weakness, Pain in Left Leg and Hypertension. R7's care plan dated 11/12/2023 documents R7 is new to facility and needs time to acclimate to facility life, favorite act. is playing bingo. Interventions include: Inform R7 of upcoming activities by: provide activity calendar, verbal reminders, encouragement. [...]
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to perform timely incontinent care for 2 of 3 residents (R1, R2,) reviewed for Activities of Daily living in the sample of 9. Findings Include: 1. R1's Face Sheet documents an admission date of 3/30/2022. Diagnosis includes: History of Malignant Neoplasm to Bladder, Right Below the Knee Amputation, Chronic Kidney Disease, Atherosclerotic Heart Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease On 11/16/2023 at 11:40AM, R1 stated to V3 CNA and V4 LPN that she was dirty with a bowel movement (BM). V3 nor V4, did not do incontinent care while in room. At 12:00PM V7, CNA, completed incontinent care to R1. No issues noted. R1's Minimum Data Set, MDS, dated [DATE] documents R1 has no cognitive impairments and is frequently incontinent of bowels. [...]
- D Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide ostomy care consistent with professional standards of practice for 2 of 2 residents (R1, R4) reviewed for ostomy care in the sample of 9.
October 20, 2023Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- 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 administer medications as ordered by the physician for 1 of 6 residents (R3) reviewed for pharmacy services in the sample of 13.
September 28, 2023Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- E Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to provide showers to residents on a twice weekly basis for 4 of 4 (R1, R2, R3, R41) residents in the sample of 6.
July 14, 2023Standard inspection · 9 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 perform safe transfers for 1 of 10 residents (R86) reviewed for falls in the sample of 45. This failure resulted in R86 sustaining a head laceration that required five staples in the emergency room (ER).
- 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 properly store, prepare, and distribute food in a manner that prevents foodborne illness. This has the potential to affect all 97 residents living in the facility.
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to develop an ongoing infection control surveillance program. This has the potential to affect all 97 residents living in the facility.
- E Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, observation, and record review, the facility failed to prevent resident-to-resident abuse for 6 of 6 residents (R6, R18, R20, R52, R74, R79) reviewed for resident-to-resident abuse in the sample of 45.
- E Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to provide showers to residents on a twice weekly basis for 7 of 7 (R86, R33, R303, R31, R70, R41, R21) residents in the sample of 45.
- E 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 observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that residents with limited range of motion (ROM) receives appropriate treatment and services to increase range of motion and/or to prevent further decrease in range of motion for 4 out of 4 (R10, R45, R66, R81) residents in a sample of 45 investigated for contractures.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to report a resident-to-resident altercation for 1 of 5 residents (R52) reviewed for resident-to-resident altercations in the sample of 45.
- D Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide timely tube feedings for one of one resident (R45) reviewed for tube feedings in the sample of 45. Findings Include: R45 Care Plan dated 4/19/23 (R45) requires nutrition through g-tube. NPO, (Nothing by Mouth). Receives Tube feeding as ordered. Tube placement checks per auscultation before meals. All medications given through g-tube per order. H2O (water) flush as recommended 1/5/22 enteral feeding per MD (Medical Doctor) order for 15hrs daily. R45's Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE] documents, R45 is cognitively intact. R45's Physician Order Sheet dated 5/16/23 documents, tube feeding Nutren 1.5 80 ml (milliliters), per hour from 3 PM to 6 AM. On 7/13/23 at 3:00 PM, there was a bag of clear liquid hanging on a tube feeding pole labeled 7/13 at 8 AM. No enteral feeding product was hanging. [...]
- D Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to establish an infection prevention and control program that include antibiotic use protocols in 2 of 2 residents (R17, R94) reviewed for antibiotic stewardship in the sample of 45.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| June 4, 2026 | Fine | $27,378 |
| September 25, 2025 | Fine | $194,000 |
| August 13, 2025 | Payment Denial | 12 days from September 6, 2025 |
| March 14, 2024 | Fine | $46,982 |
| March 14, 2024 | Payment Denial | 10 days from April 5, 2024 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
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) | 3.14 | 3.45 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.39 | 0.72 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.03 | 3.07 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.03 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.71 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 37.8% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 25.0% | 41.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 4.65 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 3.18 on weekdays and 3.03 on weekends, 5% 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 3.11 in April to June 2025 to 3.14 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 | 3.14 | 0.39 | 3.18 | 3.03 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 87 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.13 | 0.34 | 3.17 | 3.04 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 87 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 2.93 | 0.30 | 3.00 | 2.77 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 95 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.11 | 0.34 | 3.21 | 2.86 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 101 |
| 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
Staff pay at this home
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.
Official wage estimates for Illinois
| 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.
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 | 9.2 | 13.4 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.0 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.6 | 2.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.5 | 14.3 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.9 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 15.0 | 21.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 29.8 | 26.1 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 16.8 | 13.8 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.4 | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.0 | 2.2 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: HELIA SOUTHBELT HEALTHCARE, 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% | 08/29/2006 |
| Warcup, Christine | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 11/18/2019 | |
| Mills, Michael | Corporate officer | Individual | 02/01/2016 | |
| Bridgemark Healthcare, LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 08/29/2006 |
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.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 27 problems in this area, most recently on June 4, 2026: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on September 25, 2025: "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."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on September 12, 2025: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on July 8, 2026: "Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.03 hours per resident per day, below the Illinois average of 3.07.
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Nexus Pavilion at Belleville Belleville, 1.7 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 79 citations
- Evercare of Swansea Swansea, 1.7 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 61 citations
- Bria of Belleville Belleville, 2.1 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 66 citations
- Evervella of Swansea Swansea, 2.9 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 33 citations
- Memorial Care Center Belleville, 3.7 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 4 citations
- La Bella of Freeburg Freeburg, 8.3 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 23 citations
- Nexus at Mascoutah Mascoutah, 9.4 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 39 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 Southbelt Healthcare's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Helia Southbelt Healthcare 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 1 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Helia Southbelt Healthcare get at its last inspection?
- 9 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on September 25, 2025. The Illinois average is 12.6.
- Has Helia Southbelt Healthcare been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 3 fines totaling $268,360 in the last three years.
- Does Helia Southbelt Healthcare 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 Southbelt Healthcare?
- CMS lists 4 owners and managers, and links the home to Helia Healthcare. Legal business name: HELIA SOUTHBELT HEALTHCARE, 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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