The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited August 2022 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
HELIA HEALTHCARE OF NEWTON
NEWTON, IL · Medicare-certified · 57 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
Helia Healthcare of Newton has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with lower staffing and quality ratings at 2 out of 5. Reported nurse staffing is 2.82 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.8166 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 9, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.8166.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.57
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.42
- Nurse aides
- 1.83
- Weekend nursing
- 2.80
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 45%
Registered nurse turnover: 20%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
28.6%39.1%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%3.3%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%10.7%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%0%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
3.1%3.3%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
15.4%19.2%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—13%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
17.9%19.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
12.8%13.2%No change
Residents with depressive symptoms
12.9%7.1%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.9%90%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—87%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
87%97.4%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to have a registered nurse on duty enough hours each day and to keep a registered nurse as the full-time director of nursing. Cited February 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 727 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited September 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited September 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure nurses and nurse aides had the needed skills to care for each resident and support their well-being. Cited April 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 726 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Nov 1, 2020
Now operated by Helia Healthcare of Newton LLC, previously Newton Care Center LLC.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of HELIA HEALTHCARE · 13 homes · 2.3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 36.4 residents on an average day (64% of 57 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 31 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.