Helia Healthcare Of Benton
Benton, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 146088) · 83 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (618) 439-3500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Helia Healthcare Of Benton has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars, while its staffing rating is 1 star.
Helia Healthcare Of Benton reports 3.04 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 47.8%. CMS gives this facility a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5.
Helia Healthcare Of Benton has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Helia Healthcare Of Benton is a for-profit nursing home in Benton, Franklin County, Illinois, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since August 2005. The facility is certified for 83 beds and reports an average of 47.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Helia Healthcare Of Benton holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55. This overall score is built from four component ratings: a health inspection rating of 5, a quality measures (QM) rating of 3, and a staffing rating of 1. The low staffing rating reflects reported total nurse staffing of 3.04 hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours per resident per day, alongside a nursing staff turnover rate of 47.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes CMS considers persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
Helia Healthcare Of Benton is part of the Helia Healthcare chain, which operates 13 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.2 out of 5 — notably lower than this individual facility's 4-star overall rating. There has been no ownership change reported in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families should independently review the full inspection history and quality measure details on CMS Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects CMS data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.04 hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours per resident per day, with a 47.8% nursing turnover rate; CMS rates staffing at 1 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 83 beds and reports an average of 47.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Helia Healthcare chain, which operates 13 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.2 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on August 12, 2005.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates health inspections (5 stars here), staffing (1 star), quality measures (3 stars), and combines them into an overall rating (4 stars) for this facility.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 6184393500 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not include tour details; contact the facility at 6184393500 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full, current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/146088?state=IL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.