Complaint Investigation

Helia Southbelt Healthcare

November 14, 2025 · Belleville, IL · 101 South Belt West

Citations 1

CMS Rating 1/5

Beds 156

Provider ID 145241

Healthcare Facility

Helia Southbelt Healthcare

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Source Document

Official CMS Inspection Report (Medicare.gov)

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Inspection Summary

HELIA SOUTHBELT HEALTHCARE in BELLEVILLE, IL — inspection on November 14, 2025.

Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

Inspection Findings

FF0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

the items, but he used profanity and instead kept the items.R2's 10/10/25 Progress Note documents R2's bathroom smelled like cigarette smoke, and there were ashes on the toilet seat. R2's room was searched, and a box of rolling tubes were found.R2's 10/14/25 Progress Note documents R2 was found with tobacco and rolling tubes on the floor between the bed and the wall.R2's 10/15/25 Progress Note documents R2's bathroom smelled like smoke, and there were ashes on his toilet seat.R2's 10/20/25 Progress Note documents resident was smoking in the bathroom.R2's Smoking Risk assessment dated [DATE] documented R2 was a Potentially Unsafe Smoker and should Follow Facility Policy.On 11/14/25 at 9:08 AM, V1 stated residents are not allowed to smoke in their rooms and cigarettes should be locked up when not in use for resident safety.The Facility's Smoking Policy and Procedure revised October 2015 documents the purpose of the policy is to assure all residents are safe while smoking.

Smoking materials must be secured at the nurses' station when not in use and will not be kept in resident rooms.

Smoking will only be allowed in the designated smoking areas of the facility.The Facility's Undated Smoke Times documents smoking will take place outside in the courtyard, weather permitting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?

F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.

Were these violations corrected?

Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.

How often do nursing home inspections happen?

CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.

What should families do about these violations?

Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in BELLEVILLE, IL, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.

Where can I see the full inspection report?

Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from HELIA SOUTHBELT HEALTHCARE or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.

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About This Inspection Report

Source: This inspection report was downloaded directly from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) via Medicare.gov. CMS releases nursing home inspection reports in bulk. The findings reflect what state surveyors documented in the official Form CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies on the date of the inspection.

Plan of correction not included: The CMS report we receive does not include the facility's plan of correction. Facilities submit plans of correction separately to their state survey agency and those responses may not appear in CMS public data at the time of release. The absence of a plan of correction in this report does not mean one was not filed. Readers who want information about corrective steps taken by the facility are encouraged to contact the facility or their state survey agency directly.

Corrections may have been made: This report reflects conditions observed on the date of the survey. The facility may have implemented staffing changes, additional training, policy revisions, or other corrective actions since this report was issued. We publish what CMS provides and encourage readers to seek current information from the facility.