HELIA HEALTHCARE OF BENTON
1310 MARK FRANKLIN LOUIS STREET, Benton, IL 62812
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How HELIA HEALTHCARE OF BENTON Compares
HELIA HEALTHCARE OF BENTON is a 83-bed for-profit nursing facility in Benton, Illinois. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (5 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (8.8%) is above the Illinois average of 3.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 83 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 58% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Benton, the local average is 2.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Illinois average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.3% — better than the Illinois average of 21.7% (53% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 8.8% — worse than the Illinois average of 3.1% (186% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.2% — worse than the Illinois average of 4.8% (29% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 27.7% — worse than the Illinois average of 25.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Illinois averages across 666 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask HELIA HEALTHCARE OF BENTON
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HELIA HEALTHCARE OF BENTON with other nursing homes in Benton.
How is HELIA HEALTHCARE OF BENTON addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help HELIA HEALTHCARE OF BENTON keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 10.3% here versus 21.7% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is HELIA HEALTHCARE OF BENTON doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 8.8% here versus 3.1% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is HELIA HEALTHCARE OF BENTON's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 58% occupancy across 83 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at HELIA HEALTHCARE OF BENTON?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains HELIA HEALTHCARE OF BENTON's rating advantage in Benton?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Benton
Benton sits in Franklin County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.6% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Illinois as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 7,958 (20.6%)
- Median age
- 43.0 years
- Median household income
- $43,671
- Median home value
- $77,000
Demographics for Franklin County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Benton.
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