nursing home in Belleville, IL

Helia Southbelt Healthcare

101 South Belt West, Belleville, IL 62220 · (618) 277-7700

★★★★★1
Much below average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★1
  • Staffing★★★★★1
  • Quality measures★★★★★1
  • Abuse citation

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Helia Southbelt Healthcare at a glance

Helia Southbelt Healthcare is a 156-bed for-profit nursing home in Belleville, Illinois (St. Clair County).

CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Illinois average of 2.5.

Residents receive about 3.1 hours of nursing care per day (0.4 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.4 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (September 25, 2025) found 18 health citations. The Illinois average is 12.5.

Federal regulators fined it 3 times in the past three years, totaling $268,360.

Nursing staff turnover is 37.8% per year (state average 44.5%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Individual
Beds
156
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Helia Healthcare
Medicare-certified since
July 25, 1972
Continuing care retirement community
Yes
Resident/family council
Both
County
St. Clair County
CMS Certification Number
145241

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityIllinois avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)1 / 52.5 / 53 / 5Worse
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)1 / 52.7 / 52.8 / 5Worse
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)1 / 52.1 / 52.9 / 5Worse
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)1 / 53 / 53.6 / 5Worse
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)3 / 53.4 / 53.8 / 5Worse
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)1 / 52.5 / 53.3 / 5Worse

Staffing

This facility3.14 hrsIllinois average3.45 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Illinois and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIllinois avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)3.14 hrs3.45 hrs3.86 hrsWorse
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.39 hrs0.72 hrs0.69 hrsWorse
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.03 hrs2.09 hrs2.32 hrsWorse
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.03 hrs3.07 hrs3.42 hrsWorse
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)37.8%44.5%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)25%41.8%42.9%Better
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)101Worse

Inspections

This facility18Illinois average12U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Illinois and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIllinois avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)18129Worse
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)953Worse
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)229.514380.6Worse

Penalties

This facility3Illinois average2U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Illinois and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIllinois avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)321Worse
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$268,360$111,013$30,972Worse
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)531Worse

Size

MeasureThis facilityIllinois avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds156128107
Average residents per day879586
Occupancy56%75%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility2%Illinois average3.1%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Illinois and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIllinois avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)2%3.1%3.2%Better
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)8.9%4.8%4.6%Worse
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)15%21.7%15.4%Average
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)1.5%1.5%1.6%Better
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)1.3%0.9%0.8%Worse
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)9.2%13.4%13.9%Better
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)4.5%14.3%14.1%Better
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)7.9%6.3%5.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)28.3%54.2%12.8%Worse
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0.1%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)24.8%18.3%19.5%Worse
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)9%20.6%19%Better
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)99%91.8%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)97.7%90.3%93.6%Average

Short-stay residents

This facility4.6%Illinois average2.2%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Illinois and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIllinois avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)4.6%2.2%1.6%Worse
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)76.9%63.1%79.8%Average
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)82.2%69.7%82%Average

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 61 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 7 citations involved actual harm, including 1 rated "immediate jeopardy".

DateCitationSeverityStatus
July 8, 2026
Complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 9, 2026
July 8, 2026
Complaint
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0559
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 9, 2026
June 4, 2026
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
J
Immediate jeopardy, isolated
Corrected April 24, 2026
June 4, 2026
Complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 5, 2026
March 26, 2026
Complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 27, 2026
March 26, 2026
Complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 27, 2026
March 26, 2026
Complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 27, 2026
November 14, 2025
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 31, 2025
September 25, 2025
Standard
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
G
Actual harm, isolated
Corrected September 26, 2025
September 25, 2025
Standard
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected September 26, 2025
September 25, 2025
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected September 26, 2025
September 25, 2025
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected September 26, 2025
September 25, 2025
Standard
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0804
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 31, 2025
September 25, 2025
Standard
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 26, 2025
September 25, 2025
Standard
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 26, 2025
September 25, 2025
Standard
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 31, 2025
September 25, 2025
Standard
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 26, 2025
September 12, 2025
Complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 13, 2025
August 26, 2025
Complaint
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0676
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 27, 2025
August 13, 2025
Complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600
G
Actual harm, isolated
Corrected September 18, 2025
August 13, 2025
Complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0744
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 18, 2025
August 13, 2025
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 18, 2025
May 5, 2025
Complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 15, 2025
May 5, 2025
Complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 15, 2025
March 7, 2025
Complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 10, 2025
February 14, 2025
Complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 17, 2025
December 12, 2024
Complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 31, 2024
December 12, 2024
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 31, 2024
December 12, 2024
Complaint
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0745
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 31, 2024
December 12, 2024
Complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 31, 2024
December 12, 2024
Complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 31, 2024
November 26, 2024
Complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 2, 2024
November 21, 2024
Complaint
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0626
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 16, 2025
October 10, 2024
Complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 14, 2024
August 13, 2024
Standard
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0838
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 20, 2024
August 13, 2024
Standard
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 20, 2024
August 13, 2024
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 20, 2024
August 13, 2024
Standard
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0679
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 20, 2024
July 17, 2024
Complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 18, 2024
July 17, 2024
Complaint
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0693
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 18, 2024
July 3, 2024
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 12, 2024
June 28, 2024
Complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 12, 2024
June 6, 2024
Complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0804
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 9, 2024
April 5, 2024
Complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760
G
Actual harm, isolated
Corrected April 15, 2024
March 21, 2024
Complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 25, 2024
March 14, 2024
Complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760
G
Actual harm, isolated
Corrected March 25, 2024
March 14, 2024
Complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 25, 2024
November 22, 2023
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
G
Actual harm, isolated
Corrected December 6, 2023
November 22, 2023
Complaint
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0691
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 6, 2023
November 22, 2023
Complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 6, 2023
October 20, 2023
Complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 27, 2023
September 28, 2023
Complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected October 2, 2023
July 14, 2023
Standard
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
G
Actual harm, isolated
Corrected August 16, 2023
July 14, 2023
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 16, 2023
July 14, 2023
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 16, 2023
July 14, 2023
Standard
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected October 2, 2023
July 14, 2023
Standard
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 16, 2023
July 14, 2023
Standard
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 16, 2023
July 14, 2023
Standard
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 16, 2023
July 14, 2023
Standard
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0693
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 16, 2023
July 14, 2023
Standard
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0881
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 16, 2023

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports 5 federal penalties in the past three years, including $268,360 in fines.

DatePenaltyAmount / length
June 4, 2026Fine$27,378
September 25, 2025Fine$194,000
August 13, 2025Payment Denial12 days from September 6, 2025
March 14, 2024Payment Denial10 days from April 5, 2024
March 14, 2024Fine$46,982

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
MILLER, STEPHEN
Individual
5% or greater direct ownership interest100%08/29/2006
MILLS, MICHAEL
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE02/01/2016
BRIDGEMARK HEALTHCARE, LLC
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE08/29/2006
WARCUP, CHRISTINE
Individual
w-2 managing employeeNOT APPLICABLE11/18/2019

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Frequently asked questions

What is Helia Southbelt Healthcare's rating?

Helia Southbelt Healthcare has 1 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Illinois nursing homes is 2.5 stars.

How many inspection citations did Helia Southbelt Healthcare receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 18 citations, compared with a Illinois average of 12.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Helia Southbelt Healthcare accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Helia Southbelt Healthcare?

It is for profit - individual and part of Helia Healthcare. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Helia Southbelt Healthcare and how do I contact it?

Helia Southbelt Healthcare is at 101 South Belt West, Belleville, IL 62220. Phone: (618) 277-7700.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.