Helia Healthcare Of Newton
Newton, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145807) · 57 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (618) 783-2309 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Helia Healthcare Of Newton has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Helia Healthcare Of Newton reports total nurse staffing of about 2.82 hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 45.2% and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.
Helia Healthcare Of Newton has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility in the provided data.
About this facility
Helia Healthcare Of Newton is a for-profit nursing home in Newton, Jasper County, Illinois, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since September 1994. It is licensed for 57 certified beds and currently serves an average of 36.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 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 3, a quality measure (QM) rating of 2, and a staffing rating of 2.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 2.81656 hours per resident per day, with 0.57221 of those hours provided by registered nurses (RNs). Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.2%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — that is, no federal fines on record for this facility.
Helia Healthcare Of Newton is part of the Helia Healthcare chain, which operates 13 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.2 across the chain. Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Helia Healthcare Of Newton has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 2.82 hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours, with nursing turnover at 45.2% and a staffing rating of 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 57 beds and has an average of 36.4 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 includes 13 facilities with an average rating of 2.2.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since September 1, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (3 stars), health inspections (3 stars), quality measures (2 stars), and staffing (2 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6187832309 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6187832309 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 facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145807?state=IL.
Did this facility change ownership recently?
No, CMS data indicates ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
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.