About Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehab
Helen Porter Healthcare And Rehab, located in Middlebury, VT, is a non-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehab
- High Quality Care: With a 4-star CMS rating, this facility demonstrates high standards.
- More Nursing Time: Staff spends 4.03 hours per resident daily (National Avg: 3.87).
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 4 Stars
- Nursing Hours 4.03 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Mixed Staffing Levels
Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehab provides less care hours than the state average and more than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4 |
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| Health Inspection | 4 |
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| Quality Measures | 3 |
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| Staffing | 4 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 32 | Aug 27, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 33 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending Jun 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 24.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 13.8% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 1.4% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 2.1% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 14.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 6.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 1.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 2.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 10.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 5.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 97.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 90.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 21.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 17.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 96.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 91.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 11.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 12.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 20.3% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2026: 1 complaint
- Total: 1 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jul 03, 2026 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
HELEN PORTER NURSING HOME, INC.
Ownership Structure
Management & Direction
- NOMA ANDERSON TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- NOMA ANDERSON CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- ANNE COLLINS CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- ANNE COLLINS TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- SCOTT COMEAU CORPORATE OFFICER
- SIVAN COTEL CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- SIVAN COTEL TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- WILLIAM CUNNINGHAM CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- WILLIAM CUNNINGHAM TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- MATTHEW CURRAN TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- MATTHEW CURRAN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- BENJ DEPPMAN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- BENJ DEPPMAN TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- JULIA DOUCET CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- JULIA DOUCET TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- VICTORIA DULEY CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- VICTORIA DULEY TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- JOHN DWYER TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- JOHN DWYER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- DOMINIC EISINGER TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- DOMINIC EISINGER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- KIM FARMHAM CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- KIM FARMHAM TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- RICHARD FOOTE CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- RICHARD FOOTE TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- KAREN FROMHOLD OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- KAREN FROMHOLD ADP OF THE SNF
- TOM GOLONKA TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- TOM GOLONKA CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- KEVIN HART TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- KEVIN HART CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- NICHOLAS LOVEJOY TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- NICHOLAS LOVEJOY CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- DEENA MCCULLOUGH TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- DEENA MCCULLOUGH CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- ALLISON MERCURE OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- ROBERT ORTMYER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- ROBERT ORTMYER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- ROBERT ORTMYER TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- ROBERT ORTMYER ADP OF THE SNF
- RICHARD PAGE CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- RICHARD PAGE TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- PORTER MEDICAL CENTER INC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- PORTER MEDICAL CENTER INC ADP OF THE SNF
- JOHN RUGGE CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- JOHN RUGGE TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- SMITA RUZICKA CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- SMITA RUZICKA TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- MARY STICKNEY CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- MARY STICKNEY TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- THE UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT HEALTH NETWORK INC. ADP OF THE SNF
- HELENA VAN VOORST CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- HELENA VAN VOORST TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- AMY VAUGHAN CORPORATE OFFICER
- ELIZABETH VICENCIO CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- ELIZABETH VICENCIO TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- AMY WALKER ADP OF THE SNF
- AMY WALKER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- KARA WALKER TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- KARA WALKER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wake Robin-Linden Nursing Home | N/A | 5 |
| Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehab | N/A | 4 |
| Essex Center For Rehabilitation and Healthcare | N/A | 2 |
| Elderwood at Ticonderoga | N/A | 2 |
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Ownership Details
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Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehab directly at 8023884001. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.