HELEN PORTER HEALTHCARE & REHAB Nursing Home


HELEN PORTER HEALTHCARE & REHAB (CCN: 475017) is a Non profit - Corporation facility located in MIDDLEBURY, VT (05753). The facility has an overall rating of 2/5, health inspection rating of 2/5, and a staffing rating of 4/5. It offers 98 certified beds and maintains an average of 86.6 residents per day. The nursing staff includes Nurse Aides, LPNs, and RNs working 4.90440 total hours per resident per day. It has been certified since June 26, 1970 and the last listed health inspection was on May 3, 2023, The facility is located in Addison county and provides senior and nursing home care.

HELEN PORTER HEALTHCARE & REHAB Summary


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Provider Name: HELEN PORTER HEALTHCARE & REHAB

Address: 30 PORTER DRIVE, MIDDLEBURY, VT 05753

Phone: (802) 388-4001

County: Addison (000)

Ownership Type: Non profit - Corporation

Certified Beds: 98

Average Residents Per Day: 86.6 ()

Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid, Resides in Hospital: No

Legal Business Name: HELEN PORTER NURSING HOME, INC.

First Approved Date: June 26, 1970

Affiliated Entity: ()

Retirement Community: N, Special Focus Status:

Ownership Change in Last 12 Months: N

Resident Family Council: Resident

Sprinkler System Status: Yes

Overall Rating: 2 ()

Health Inspection Rating: 2 ()

QM Rating: 2 ()

Long Stay QM Rating: 1 ()

Short Stay QM Rating: 3 ()

Staffing Rating: 4 ()

Staffing Report Note:

PT Staffing Note:

Nurse Aide Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.90098, LPN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.8498, RN Staff Hours Per Day: 1.1536, Licensed Staff Hours Per Day: 2.0034

Total Nurse Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 4.90440

Weekend Nurse Staff Hours: 4.41745, Weekend RN Staff Hours: 0.7911

PT Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 0.1202

Nurse Staff Turnover: 62.6, Nurse Turnover Note:

RN Turnover: 60.0, RN Turnover Note:

Admin Left Number: 0, Admin Turnover Note:

Case Mix Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.0703, Case Mix LPN Hours Per Day: 0.6779, Case Mix RN Hours Per Day: 0.3435

Adjusted Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.85464, Adjusted LPN Hours Per Day: 0.9250, Adjusted RN Hours Per Day: 1.2651

Total Adjusted Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 4.99987

Adjusted Weekend Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 4.50345

Health Survey Dates and Scores: Cycle 1: 2023-05-03 (Score: 12), Cycle 2: 2022-05-11 (Score: 144), Cycle 3: 2020-01-29 (Score: 0)

Total Weighted Health Score: 54.000

Reported Incidents: 0, Substantiated Complaints: 3

Infection Control Citations: 1

Fines and Penalties: Number of Fines: 1, Total Fines in Dollars: 41388.75, Payment Denials Number: 0, Total Penalties Number: 1

Location and GPS: 30 PORTER DRIVE,MIDDLEBURY,VT,05753 (43.9994, -73.170)

Process Date: 2024-03-01


Health Inspection Citations Details

Each record details specific health deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2023-03-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-04-12

Citation on 2023-05-03

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-06-05

Citation on 2022-11-15

Type: Health, Deficiency: Report COVID19 data to residents and families.

Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction on

Citation on 2022-11-03

Type: Health, Deficiency: Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Severity: G - Level 3: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-12-18

Citation on 2022-11-03

Type: Health, Deficiency: Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-12-18

Citation on 2022-11-03

Type: Health, Deficiency: Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

Severity: G - Level 3: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-12-18

Citation on 2022-11-03

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Severity: G - Level 3: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-12-18

Citation on 2022-11-03

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.

Severity: G - Level 3: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-12-18

Citation on 2022-11-03

Type: Health, Deficiency: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-12-18

Citation on 2022-04-06

Type: Health, Deficiency: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-05-20

Citation on 2022-05-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-07-07

Citation on 2022-05-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-07-07

Citation on 2022-05-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-07-07

Citation on 2022-05-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-07-07

Citation on 2022-05-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-07-07

Citation on 2022-05-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-07-07

Citation on 2022-05-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-07-07

Citation on 2022-05-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-07-07


Fire Safety Citations Details

Each record details specific fire safety deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications: