Helia Healthcare of Energy
210 East College · Energy, IL · 62933 · 6189427014
98 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Helia Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $237,520 in fines in the last 24 months.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
7 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
$237,520 in federal fines in the last 24 months
4 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.91 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.91 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.45 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.73 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 55% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 6 · $267,067 |
Inspection citations (61 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G January 30, 2026 · found via 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.
Corrected January 31, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
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 January 12, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected January 31, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
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 January 31, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 31, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 31, 2026 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G October 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G September 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected September 13, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected July 28, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 28, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| December 23, 2025 | Fine | $174,200 |
| December 23, 2025 | Payment Denial | 11 days |
| October 28, 2025 | Fine | $15,520 |
| May 7, 2025 | Fine | $11,083 |
| November 26, 2024 | Fine | $36,717 |
| April 15, 2024 | Fine | $19,305 |
| November 29, 2023 | Fine | $10,242 |
| November 29, 2023 | Payment Denial | 14 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 146045 · certified since February 14, 2003. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.