Helen Porter Healthcare & Rehab earns a solid B grade from CMS data, with a score of 77/100. Performing above average across most metrics, this Middlebury facility ranks in the 85th percentile among Vermont nursing homes.
Helen Porter Healthcare & Rehab provides above-average staffing with 4.26 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.
Recent inspections identified 11 deficiencies at Helen Porter Healthcare & Rehab. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.
Score Breakdown
🏥 Staffing Details
| Staff Type | Hours/Resident/Day | National Avg | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Nursing | 4.26 | 3.8 | Above Average |
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 1.01 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 0.73 | 0.7 | Average |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.52 | 2.4 | Average |
| Weekend Total Nursing | 3.62 | 3.8 | Average |
| Weekend RN Hours | 0.52 | 0.7 | Below Average |
🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
- Tag 0550 Severity DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Jan 12, 2026 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Tag 0812 Severity FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Aug 26, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Tag 0742 Severity DProvide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty,Aug 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Tag 0759 Severity DEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Aug 26, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Tag 0761 Severity DEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologiAug 26, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
📊 Resident Outcome Measures
Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.
| Measure | This Facility | Nat'l Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents with pressure ulcers | 11.9% | 4.5% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury | 5.0% | 3.0% | Worse |
| On antipsychotic medication | 21.1% | 14.5% | Worse |
| Urinary tract infections | 3.9% | 2.5% | Worse |
| ADL decline (daily activities) | 12.5% | 14.0% | Better |
| Excessive weight loss | 6.0% | 7.5% | Better |
| New/worsened incontinence | 13.6% | 45.0% | Better |
How This Grade Was Calculated
This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 77 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:
- Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
- Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
- Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
- Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40
Facility Details
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