Longview, TX

Whispering Pines Lodge

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with Special Focus status with abuse icon flag with $510,605 in total fines with 29 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

2131 Alpine Rd, Longview, TX

(903) 757-8786

Compare this facility

Overall

1 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

1 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

1 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

116

Certified beds

Average residents

65

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Creative Solutions In Healthcare

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1994-09-21

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.33

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.89

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.02

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

2.74

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

67%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

71%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 3.9
2.1
1.8 pts worse
1.9
2 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.2
2.1
0.9 pts better
1.8
0.6 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 83.2%
97.1%
13.9 pts worse
93.4%
10.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.6%
97.9%
0.7 pts better
95.5%
3.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 11.5%
3.3%
8.2 pts worse
3.3%
8.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.3%
2.7%
1.4 pts better
11.4%
10.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.8%
3.3%
0.5 pts better
5.4%
2.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 28.4%
18.9%
9.5 pts worse
19.6%
8.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 1.5%
10.8%
9.3 pts better
16.7%
15.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.0%
About the same
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 17.1%
15.4%
1.7 pts worse
16.3%
0.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 13.0%
16.1%
3.1 pts better
14.9%
1.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.1%
0.5%
0.6 pts worse
1.0%
0.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.4%
0.8%
0.4 pts better
1.7%
1.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 12.1%
15.0%
2.9 pts better
19.8%
7.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 7.0%
4.2%
2.8 pts worse
5.1%
1.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 27.1%
89.7%
62.6 pts worse
81.7%
54.6 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 23.6%
12.0%
11.6 pts worse
12.0%
11.6 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
1.5%
1.5 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 31.6%
88.0%
56.4 pts worse
79.7%
48.1 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 24.2%
25.9%
1.7 pts better
23.9%
0.3 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-10-03 · Fire 2024-10-03

29 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (10 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-09-13 · Fire 2023-09-13

14 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-07-27 · Fire 2022-07-27

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-10-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-10-04

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-13

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2023-10-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-13

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2023-10-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-13

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-10-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-27

K344 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.

Corrected 2022-08-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-27

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2022-08-05

Inspection history

Recent health citations

K · Immediate jeopardy 2025-09-13

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-09-14

K · Immediate jeopardy 2025-09-13

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-09-14

K · Immediate jeopardy 2025-09-13

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2025-09-14

J · Immediate jeopardy 2025-09-13

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2025-09-14

J · Immediate jeopardy 2025-09-13

F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Corrected 2025-09-14

J · Immediate jeopardy 2025-09-13

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2025-09-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-13

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-09-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-13

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2025-09-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-13

F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Corrected 2025-09-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-13

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2025-09-14

J · Immediate jeopardy 2025-07-16

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-07-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-16

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2025-04-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-16

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-04-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-16

F919 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Corrected 2025-04-20

J · Immediate jeopardy 2025-03-29

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-03-14

J · Immediate jeopardy 2025-03-10

F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Corrected 2025-03-11

J · Immediate jeopardy 2025-02-27

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-01-30

J · Immediate jeopardy 2024-10-03

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-10-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2024-10-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2024-10-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2024-10-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2024-10-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2024-10-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2024-10-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2024-10-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-10-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2024-10-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-10-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F813 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Corrected 2024-10-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-10-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-04

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-09-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-04

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-10-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-13

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2023-10-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-13

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2023-10-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-13

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-10-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-13

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2023-10-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-13

F680 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

Corrected 2023-10-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-13

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2023-10-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-13

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-10-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-13

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2023-10-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-13

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2023-10-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-13

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-10-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-13

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-10-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-13

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-10-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-23

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-09-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-27

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2022-07-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-27

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2022-07-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-27

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2022-07-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-27

F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Corrected 2022-07-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-27

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2022-07-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-27

F808 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Corrected 2022-07-29

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$258,760 2025-09-13

Fine

Fine · fine $258,760

Fine

$24,845 2025-07-16

Fine

Fine · fine $24,845

Fine

$17,641 2025-03-10

Fine

Fine · fine $17,641

Fine

$17,641 2025-03-10

Fine

Fine · fine $17,641

Fine

$9,479 2025-02-27

Fine

Fine · fine $9,479

Fine

$182,239 2024-10-03

Fine

Fine · fine $182,239

Fine

Ownership

Honor X Enterprises, LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 43 facilities 2019-01-01
Blake, Gary

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

50% 136 facilities 2019-01-01
Blake, Malisa

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

50% 135 facilities 2019-01-01
Blake, Gary

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 136 facilities 2019-01-01
Blake, Malisa

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 135 facilities 2019-01-01
Creative Solutions In Healthcare Inc

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 45 facilities 2019-01-01
Huggins, Linda

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 137 facilities 2019-01-01

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