Helia Southbelt Healthcare
Belleville, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145241) · 156 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 3 totaling $268,360 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (618) 277-7700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Helia Southbelt Healthcare an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating and staffing rating are also each 1 out of 5.
Helia Southbelt Healthcare reports total nurse staffing of about 3.14 hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.8%.
Helia Southbelt Healthcare has 3 federal fines on record totaling $268,360.00, plus 2 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Helia Southbelt Healthcare is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Belleville, St. Clair County, Illinois, first approved for certification on July 25, 1972. The facility is certified for 156 beds and reports an average daily census of 87.3 residents. Ownership is classified as For profit - Individual, and the facility has not changed ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Helia Southbelt Healthcare holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Each of the four component ratings is also 1 out of 5: the health inspection rating is 1, the staffing rating is 1, and the quality measure (QM) rating is 1.
CMS reports total nurse staffing of 3.13769 hours per resident per day, including 0.39423 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 37.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $268,360.00, along with 2 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; families are advised to review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details.
Helia Southbelt Healthcare is part of the Helia Healthcare chain, which operates 13 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.2 out of 5.
Data sourced from CMS 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 Southbelt Healthcare has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 3.13769 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.39423 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 and a nursing turnover rate of 37.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 3 fines totaling $268,360.00 and 2 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus status is listed in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 156 beds with an average daily census of 87.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned under a For profit - Individual ownership structure and is part of the Helia Healthcare chain, which includes 13 facilities with an average rating of 2.2 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on July 25, 1972.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) performance; Helia Southbelt Healthcare scores 1 out of 5 in each of these four categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 6182777700 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 6182777700 to schedule a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145241?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.