Addison County, Vermont · Nursing home
Helen Porter Healthcare & Rehab
5 of 5 overall from CMS
30 Porter Drive, Middlebury, VT 05753
At a glance
- Overall rating 5 of 5 Above the state average of 2.9
- Nurse time per resident, per day 4.92 hours Above the state average of 4.22
- Nursing staff who left in a year 33.3% Below the state average of 55.4%
- Health citations in 3 years 10 None at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years None None listed by CMS
- Certified beds in use 97.3% of 98 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Helen Porter Healthcare & Rehab is a 98-bed nursing home in Middlebury, Vermont (Addison County). CMS rates it 5 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 4.92 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the Vermont average of 4.22. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 98
- Residents per day (average)
- 95.4
- Certified since
- 1970 (56 yrs)
Non profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and Medicaid
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Questions to ask Helen Porter Healthcare & Rehab
Chosen from this home's public data.
- Reported nurse staffing is 4.31 hours per resident on weekends against 4.92 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
- About 97.3% of certified beds are in use on an average day. Is there a waiting list, and how long is it?Certified beds and average residents in CMS data
- What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 5 of 5 Vermont average 2.9
- Health inspections 4 of 5 Vermont average 2.8
- Staffing 5 of 5 Vermont average 3.3
- Quality measures 2 of 5 Vermont average 2.8
The vertical line marks the Vermont average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 4.92 h Vermont average 4.22
- Nurse aides 2.81 h Vermont average 2.54
- Licensed practical nurses 1.24 h Vermont average 0.88
- Registered nurses 0.87 h Vermont average 0.80
- All staff, weekends 4.31 h Vermont average 3.66
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 6 hours. The vertical line marks the Vermont average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover33.3%
- Vermont average55.4%
- Registered nurse turnover36.4%
- Vermont average39.9%
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 10 health deficiencies in the past three years. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy. 1 followed a complaint investigation.
| Inspection date | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2025 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 4 | 0 |
| May 3, 2023 | 1 | 0 |
Vermont homes averaged 8.1 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.
Health citations, past three years (10)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Complaint inspection · Resident Rights · Past Non-Compliance
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 20, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 20, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 20, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 20, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 5, 2023)
Penalties, past three years
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.
Vermont homes averaged 1.3 fines and $90,096 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $31,093.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Vermont
- Size14 of 33 by certified beds
- Vermont average residents per day74.1
- ChainNone listed
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Addison County1
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Helen Porter Healthcare & Rehab?
Helen Porter Healthcare & Rehab has an overall rating of 5 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 4, staffing is 5 and quality measures is 2.
How many beds does Helen Porter Healthcare & Rehab have?
Helen Porter Healthcare & Rehab has 98 certified beds. It averages 95.4 residents per day, about 97.3% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Helen Porter Healthcare & Rehab?
The home reports 4.92 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.87 hours from registered nurses. The Vermont average is 4.22 hours and 0.80 hours from registered nurses.
Has Helen Porter Healthcare & Rehab been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
Does Helen Porter Healthcare & Rehab accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Nearest nursing homes
- 4 of 5 Wake Robin-Linden Nursing Home 33beds 83.0%in use –nurse hours a day
- 4 of 5 Mayo Healthcare Inc. 50beds 89.8%in use 4.38nurse hours a day
- 4 of 5 Menig Nursing Home 30beds 99.7%in use 4.26nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Addison County
Who to call in Vermont
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in Vermont.
- Long-term care ombudsman Vermont Long-Term Care Ombudsman Project 1-800-889-2047 (ext. 3) A free advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Division of Licensing and Protection, Survey and Certification 1-888-700-5330 The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
Vermont staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Aug 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 475017. Check the official record on Medicare.gov
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