Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Belleville, Illinois
1 of 5 nursing homes in Belleville (20%) meet our strict criteria. The Illinois statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 0 caution · 4 avoid · data
City Average
1.8
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
666
across 5 facilities
High Risk Facilities
4
4 Grade F
$1,711,411 in combined fines
Zero Fines
1
/5
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Belleville, Illinois, is adequate but concerning, with only 20% of facilities recommended. Families should be aware that four of the five facilities have incurred a total of $1,711,411 in fines, making careful consideration essential when choosing care options.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 MEMORIAL CARE CENTER (90) — Memorial Care Center shines with a perfect Trust Score of 90/100 and a prestigious CMS 5★ rating. With an A grade and no fines, this non-profit facility is dedicated to community-focused care, providing a comfortable environment for its 82 residents.
The other 4 Belleville facilities didn't qualify — 4 carry Grade D or F ratings and 4 have fines totaling $1.7M.
Recommended
Memorial Care Center shines with a perfect Trust Score of 90/100 and a prestigious CMS 5★ rating. With an A grade and no fines, this non-profit facility is dedicated to community-focused care, providing a comfortable environment for its 82 residents.
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Belleville Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 1.8 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 4?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 4 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 4 Have fines totaling $1,711,411
Questions Belleville Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Belleville's city average is 1.8 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
4 of 5 Belleville facilities have fines
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"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Belleville avg is 0 min
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"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Belleville facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Belleville, IL are recommended?
1 of 5 nursing homes in Belleville (20%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Belleville "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Belleville?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.