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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Helia Southbelt Healthcare

101 South Belt West, Belleville, IL 62220

Helia Southbelt Healthcare, a 156-bed for profit - individual nursing facility in Belleville, IL, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #645 of 661 rated homes in IL on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 6 inspection findings 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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1 / 5
Much below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#645 of 661
In-state rank among rated IL homes
3.14
Well below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
50
Inspection findings · 6 serious

The verdict

Helia Southbelt Healthcare, a 156-bed for profit - individual nursing facility in Belleville, IL, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #645 of 661 rated homes in IL on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 6 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

1 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#645 of 661
In-state rank among rated IL homes
3.14
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
50
Inspection findings · 6 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 - Individual. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

1/5

Staffing

1/5

Quality Measures

1/5

Long-Stay Quality

3/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
145241
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
156
Residents
87
In Hospital
No
County
St. Clair
Last Inspection
Sep 25, 2025
Abuse citation on record

Staffing Data

How the 3.14 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.39 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.71
CNA Hours
2.03
Total Nursing Hours
3.14 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.02
Nursing Turnover
37.8%
RN Turnover
25.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Helia Southbelt Healthcare

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Helia Southbelt Healthcare ranks #645 of 661 rated nursing homes in IL on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Helia Southbelt Healthcare operates 156 certified beds in Belleville, IL with approximately 87 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars (health inspection 1★ · staffing 1★ · quality 1★).

The inspection file contains 50 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 6 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 3 penalties totaling $268K against this provider. Staffing is reported at 3.14 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.86), with RN coverage at 0.39 per resident day.

Classified as "For profit - Individual" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Helia Southbelt Healthcare falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 37.8% (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 (50 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 4, 2026 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: Jun 5, 2026

J - Isolated - Jeopardy Jun 4, 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

Corrected: Apr 24, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 26, 2026 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 27, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 26, 2026 Tag: 0580

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 27, 2026

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Mar 26, 2026 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: Mar 27, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 14, 2025 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: Dec 31, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 25, 2025 Tag: 0690

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 26, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 25, 2025 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: Dec 31, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 25, 2025 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 26, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 25, 2025 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 26, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 25, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 26, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 25, 2025 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 26, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 25, 2025 Tag: 0804

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 31, 2025

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Sep 25, 2025 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 26, 2025

G - Isolated - Actual harm Sep 25, 2025 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 26, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 12, 2025 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 13, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 26, 2025 Tag: 0676

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 27, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 13, 2025 Tag: 0744

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 18, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 13, 2025 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 18, 2025

G - Isolated - Actual harm Aug 13, 2025 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 18, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 5, 2025 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: May 15, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 5, 2025 Tag: 0580

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: May 15, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 7, 2025 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 10, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 14, 2025 Tag: 0690

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 17, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 12, 2024 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 31, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 12, 2024 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 31, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 12, 2024 Tag: 0745

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 31, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 12, 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: Dec 31, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 12, 2024 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 31, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 26, 2024 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 2, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 21, 2024 Tag: 0626

Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 16, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 10, 2024 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 14, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 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: Aug 20, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 13, 2024 Tag: 0679

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 20, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 13, 2024 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 20, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Aug 13, 2024 Tag: 0838

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.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 20, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 17, 2024 Tag: 0693

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.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 18, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 17, 2024 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 18, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 3, 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: Jul 12, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 28, 2024 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 12, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jun 6, 2024 Tag: 0804

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 9, 2024

G - Isolated - Actual harm Apr 5, 2024 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 15, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 21, 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 25, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 14, 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 25, 2024

G - Isolated - Actual harm Mar 14, 2024 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 25, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 22, 2023 Tag: 0691

Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 6, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 22, 2023 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: Dec 6, 2023

G - Isolated - Actual harm Nov 22, 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: Dec 6, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 20, 2023 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 27, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 28, 2023 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: Oct 2, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 9.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 1.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 1.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 2.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 4.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 8.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 15.0% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 4.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 7.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 28.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 97.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 24.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 99.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 9.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 82.2% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 76.9% No

Penalty History 3 penalties totaling $268K

Date Type Amount
Jun 4, 2026 Fine $27K
Sep 25, 2025 Fine $194K
Aug 13, 2025 Payment Denial -
Mar 14, 2024 Fine $47K
Mar 14, 2024 Payment Denial -

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

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

What the CMS records show for Helia Southbelt Healthcare

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 156 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 Southbelt Healthcare?
Helia Southbelt Healthcare has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (1★), and quality measures (1★).
Where does Helia Southbelt Healthcare rank among nursing homes in IL?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Helia Southbelt Healthcare ranks 645th among 661 rated nursing homes in IL (#645 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 Southbelt Healthcare?
Helia Southbelt Healthcare reports 3.14 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.39 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 37.8%.
How many beds does Helia Southbelt Healthcare have?
Helia Southbelt Healthcare has 156 certified beds with approximately 87 residents. The facility is located at 101 South Belt West, Belleville, IL 62220.
Does Helia Southbelt Healthcare have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Helia Southbelt Healthcare has 50 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 6 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Helia Southbelt Healthcare received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Helia Southbelt Healthcare has received 3 penalties totaling $268K.
Who owns Helia Southbelt Healthcare?
Helia Southbelt Healthcare is classified as "For profit - Individual" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Helia Southbelt Healthcare last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Helia Southbelt Healthcare was on Sep 25, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Helia Southbelt Healthcare?
Helia Southbelt Healthcare 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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