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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Helia Healthcare of Newton

300 S Scott Street, Newton, IL 62448

Helia Healthcare of Newton, a 57-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Newton, IL, holds a 3-star CMS overall rating - right around the 3.0-star national average, ranking #291 of 661 rated homes in IL on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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3 / 5
Average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#291 of 661
In-state rank among rated IL homes
2.82
Well below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
33
Inspection findings · 1 serious

The verdict

Helia Healthcare of Newton, a 57-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Newton, IL, holds a 3-star CMS overall rating - right around the 3.0-star national average, ranking #291 of 661 rated homes in IL on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

3 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#291 of 661
In-state rank among rated IL homes
2.82
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
33
Inspection findings · 1 serious

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 666 IL nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as For profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

2/5

Quality Measures

2/5

Long-Stay Quality

4/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
145807
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
57
Residents
36
In Hospital
No
County
Jasper
Last Inspection
Sep 13, 2024

Staffing Data

How the 2.82 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.57 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.42
CNA Hours
1.83
Total Nursing Hours
2.82 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.02
Nursing Turnover
45.2%
RN Turnover
20.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Helia Healthcare of Newton

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Helia Healthcare of Newton ranks #291 of 661 rated nursing homes in IL on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Helia Healthcare of Newton operates 57 certified beds in Newton, IL with approximately 36 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars (health inspection 3★ · staffing 2★ · quality 2★).

The inspection file contains 33 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 1 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. This provider's enforcement record shows no fines or payment denials to date. Per resident day, this facility reports 2.82 total nursing hours (national average 3.86) and 0.57 RN hours.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Helia Healthcare of Newton falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 45.2% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (33 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 9, 2026 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Feb 21, 2025 Tag: 0727

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 22, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 13, 2024 Tag: 0758

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 27, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 13, 2024 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 27, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 13, 2024 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 27, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 13, 2024 Tag: 0640

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 27, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Sep 13, 2024 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 27, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Sep 13, 2024 Tag: 0727

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 27, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Sep 13, 2024 Tag: 0725

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 27, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm May 17, 2024 Tag: 0725

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: May 29, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 19, 2024 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: May 1, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 19, 2024 Tag: 0692

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 1, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 19, 2024 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 1, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 19, 2024 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 1, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 19, 2024 Tag: 0803

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.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: May 1, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Apr 19, 2024 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: May 1, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Apr 19, 2024 Tag: 0802

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: May 1, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Apr 19, 2024 Tag: 0727

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: May 1, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Apr 19, 2024 Tag: 0726

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: May 1, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Apr 19, 2024 Tag: 0725

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: May 1, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 29, 2024 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 5, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 21, 2023 Tag: 0758

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 31, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 21, 2023 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 31, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 21, 2023 Tag: 0644

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 31, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 21, 2023 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 31, 2023

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jul 21, 2023 Tag: 0727

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 1, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 24, 2022 Tag: 0803

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.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 9, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 24, 2022 Tag: 0809

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 9, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 24, 2022 Tag: 0804

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 9, 2022

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Aug 24, 2022 Tag: 0921

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 19, 2022

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Aug 24, 2022 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 9, 2022

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Aug 24, 2022 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 9, 2022

G - Isolated - Actual harm Aug 24, 2022 Tag: 0692

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 9, 2022

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 19.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 0.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 13.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 2.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 33.3% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 2.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 3.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 10.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 2.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 96.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 15.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 16.8% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 95.9% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 87.0% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Helia Healthcare of Newton, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Helia Healthcare of Newton

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The IL registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View IL registry
  • Peer homes near 57 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in IL. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Helia Healthcare of Newton?
Helia Healthcare of Newton has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (2★), and quality measures (2★).
Where does Helia Healthcare of Newton rank among nursing homes in IL?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Helia Healthcare of Newton ranks 291st among 661 rated nursing homes in IL (#291 of 661). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Helia Healthcare of Newton?
Helia Healthcare of Newton reports 2.82 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.57 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 45.2%.
How many beds does Helia Healthcare of Newton have?
Helia Healthcare of Newton has 57 certified beds with approximately 36 residents. The facility is located at 300 S Scott Street, Newton, IL 62448.
Does Helia Healthcare of Newton have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Helia Healthcare of Newton has 33 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 1 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Helia Healthcare of Newton received any fines or penalties?
No, Helia Healthcare of Newton has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Helia Healthcare of Newton?
Helia Healthcare of Newton is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Helia Healthcare of Newton last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Helia Healthcare of Newton was on Sep 13, 2024. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Helia Healthcare of Newton?
Helia Healthcare of Newton is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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