Ripon, WI

Whispering Pines Nursing And Rehab, LLC

4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $12,649 in total fines with 5 recent health deficiencies with 12 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

50 Wolverton Ave, Ripon, WI

(920) 748-5638

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Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

50

Certified beds

Average residents

32

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Eden Senior Care

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1994-10-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.90

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.79

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.15

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.50

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

64%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

59%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 89.1%
95.7%
6.6 pts worse
93.4%
4.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.2%
95.0%
1.2 pts better
95.5%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.1%
3.2%
2.1 pts better
3.3%
2.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.2%
5.0%
3.8 pts better
11.4%
10.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 11.0%
4.9%
6.1 pts worse
5.4%
5.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 15.5%
16.6%
1.1 pts better
19.6%
4.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 11.0%
16.7%
5.7 pts better
16.7%
5.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.1%
0.1 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 4.2%
17.3%
13.1 pts better
14.9%
10.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
2.3%
2.3 pts better
1.0%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.1%
3.0%
1.9 pts better
1.7%
0.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 17.0%
25.5%
8.5 pts better
19.8%
2.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 11.5%
5.5%
6 pts worse
5.1%
6.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 95.7%
86.8%
8.9 pts better
81.7%
14 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 21.8%
15.0%
6.8 pts worse
12.0%
9.8 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.7%
1.3%
0.4 pts worse
1.6%
0.1 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 94.2%
82.2%
12 pts better
79.7%
14.5 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 22.8%
22.7%
0.1 pts worse
23.9%
1.1 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-01-15 · Fire 2025-01-15

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)

12 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-11-01 · Fire 2023-11-01

1 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)

12 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-10-26 · Fire 2022-10-26

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-15

E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2025-02-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-15

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-02-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-15

K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2025-02-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-15

K916 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

Corrected 2025-02-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-15

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-02-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-15

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-02-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-15

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-02-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-15

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-02-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-15

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2025-02-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-15

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Not marked corrected

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-15

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 2025-02-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-15

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2025-02-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-01

E6 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2023-11-22

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-01

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-11-22

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-01

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2023-11-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-01

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-11-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-01

K927 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

Corrected 2023-11-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-01

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Not marked corrected

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-01

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2023-11-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-01

K225 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Corrected 2024-04-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-01

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 2023-11-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-01

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2023-11-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-01

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-11-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-01

K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2023-11-22

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-26

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2022-11-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-26

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Not marked corrected

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-26

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 2022-11-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-26

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2022-11-21

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-15

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2025-02-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-15

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 2025-02-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-15

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2025-02-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-15

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-02-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-15

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-02-10

J · Immediate jeopardy 2023-11-20

F805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Corrected 2023-12-11

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-01

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-11-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-12

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 2023-11-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-12

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2023-11-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-12

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-11-12

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$12,649 2023-10-12

Fine

Fine · fine $12,649

Fine

Ownership

Stesel, Maxim

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

53% 21 facilities 2018-10-01
Polstein, Mordechai

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

19% 17 facilities 2018-10-01
Pukshansky, Rostislav

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

10% 17 facilities 2018-10-01
Lifsics, Channie

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

9% 13 facilities 2018-10-01
Mauer, Dovie

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

9% 13 facilities 2018-10-01
Mauer, Dovie

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 13 facilities 2018-10-01
Piehl, Cayla

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2018-10-01
Polstein, Mordechai

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 17 facilities 2018-10-01
Rice, Pamela

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 16 facilities 2018-10-01
Rice, Pamela

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 16 facilities 2018-10-01

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