The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
HELIA HEALTHCARE OF NEWTON
NEWTON, IL · Medicare-certified · 57 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
HELIA HEALTHCARE OF NEWTON in Newton, IL has a 3-star overall rating, with 3 stars for health inspections, but lower staffing and quality ratings at 2 stars each. Reported nurse staffing is 2.82 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark, and there were $0 in 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 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
The home failed to provide enough support staff to safely and effectively run food and nutrition services. Cited April 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 802 — 42 CFR §483.60 — 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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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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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 - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of HELIA HEALTHCARE · 13 homes · 2.2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 36.4 residents on an average day (64% of 57 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 32 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.