Helia Healthcare Of Newton

Penalties

• Sep 13, 2024 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($500)

Inspection findings

1. Apr 9, 2026 Health · 1 finding
   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

     CMS health inspection

2. Feb 21, 2025 Health · 1 finding
   • Not serious Scope/severity F Complaint

     F0727 Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

     Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

     Corrected Feb 22, 2025 · CMS health inspection

3. Sep 13, 2024 Fire Safety · 17 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     E0015 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

     Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

     Corrected Oct 4, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     E0041 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

     Implement emergency and standby power systems.

     Corrected Oct 4, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0640 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

     Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

     Corrected Sep 27, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0657 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

     Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

     Corrected Sep 27, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

     Corrected Sep 27, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     F0725 Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

     Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

     Corrected Sep 27, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     F0727 Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

     Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

     Corrected Sep 27, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0758 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

     Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

     Corrected Sep 27, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     F0812 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

     Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

     Corrected Sep 27, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0321 Smoke Deficiencies

     Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

     Corrected Oct 4, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0345 Smoke Deficiencies

     Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

     Corrected Oct 4, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

     Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

     Corrected Oct 4, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

     Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

     Corrected Oct 4, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0741 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

     Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

     Corrected Oct 4, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0918 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

     Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

     Corrected Oct 4, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0920 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

     Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

     Corrected Oct 4, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity C

     Type C Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation

     Type C: less than minimal harm (1-132). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.615f). This instance in accordance with 300.282f) and j) of the Code is assessed a fine due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation: 300.615f).

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

4. May 17, 2024 Health · 1 finding
   • Not serious Scope/severity F Complaint

     F0725 Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

     Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

     Corrected May 29, 2024 · CMS health inspection

5. Apr 19, 2024 Health · 10 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0677 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

     Corrected May 1, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

     Corrected May 1, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0692 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

     Corrected May 1, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F Complaint

     F0725 Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

     Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

     Corrected May 1, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F Complaint

     F0726 Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

     Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

     Corrected May 1, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F Complaint

     F0727 Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

     Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

     Corrected May 1, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0760 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

     Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

     Corrected May 1, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F Complaint

     F0802 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

     Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

     Corrected May 1, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E Complaint

     F0803 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

     Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

     Corrected May 1, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F Complaint

     F0812 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

     Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

     Corrected May 1, 2024 · CMS health inspection

6. Feb 29, 2024 Health · 1 finding
   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0677 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

     Corrected Mar 5, 2024 · CMS health inspection

7. Jul 21, 2023 Fire Safety · 14 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     E0018 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

     Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

     Corrected Aug 11, 2023 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     E0026 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

     Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

     Corrected Aug 11, 2023 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     E0041 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

     Implement emergency and standby power systems.

     Corrected Aug 11, 2023 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0641 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

     Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

     Corrected Jul 31, 2023 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0644 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

     Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

     Corrected Jul 31, 2023 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

     Corrected Jul 31, 2023 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     F0727 Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

     Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

     Corrected Jul 1, 2023 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0758 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

     Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

     Corrected Jul 31, 2023 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0271 Egress Deficiencies

     Have exits that are accessible at all times.

     Corrected Aug 11, 2023 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0281 Egress Deficiencies

     Install proper backup exit lighting.

     Corrected Aug 11, 2023 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0324 Smoke Deficiencies

     Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

     Corrected Aug 11, 2023 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

     Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

     Corrected Aug 11, 2023 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0355 Smoke Deficiencies

     Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

     Corrected Aug 11, 2023 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

     Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

     Corrected Aug 11, 2023 · CMS fire safety

8. Aug 24, 2022 Health · 14 findings
   • Serious Scope/severity G

     F0692 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

     Corrected Sep 9, 2022 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0803 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

     Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

     Corrected Sep 9, 2022 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0804 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

     Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

     Corrected Sep 9, 2022 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0809 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

     Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

     Corrected Sep 9, 2022 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     F0812 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

     Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

     Corrected Sep 9, 2022 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

     Corrected Sep 9, 2022 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     F0921 Environmental Deficiencies

     Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

     Corrected Sep 19, 2022 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0281 Egress Deficiencies

     Install proper backup exit lighting.

     Corrected Sep 9, 2022 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0321 Smoke Deficiencies

     Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

     Corrected Sep 9, 2022 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

     Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

     Corrected Sep 9, 2022 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0355 Smoke Deficiencies

     Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

     Corrected Sep 9, 2022 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

     Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

     Corrected Sep 9, 2022 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0914 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

     Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

     Corrected Sep 9, 2022 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0918 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

     Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

     Corrected Sep 9, 2022 · CMS fire safety

Owners and managers (as published by CMS)

• MILLER, STEPHEN — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 09/21/2020
• MILLER, STEPHEN — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 09/21/2020
• MILLER, STEPHEN — 5% or greater direct ownership interest, 100%, since 09/21/2020
• MILLS, MICHAEL — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 09/21/2020