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WHISPERING PINES REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER

38 TALMADGE AVENUE, EAST HAVEN, CT 06512
Score: 70 / 100

Whispering Pines Rehabilitation And Nursing Center earns a solid B grade from CMS data, with a score of 70/100. Performing above average across most metrics, this East Haven facility ranks in the 68th percentile among Connecticut nursing homes.

Staffing at Whispering Pines Rehabilitation And Nursing Center is near the national average, with 3.85 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 29 deficiencies at Whispering Pines Rehabilitation And Nursing Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.85 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.43 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.02 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.40 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.65 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.32 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

29
Total Deficiencies
Jan 28, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 3 Minor 🟠 26 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0600 Severity D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Jan 28, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Feb 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0626 Severity D
    Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
    Jan 7, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0580 Severity D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    Nov 20, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Nov 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 3.2% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 8.3% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 21.2% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.9% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 17.0% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 8.2% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 28.0% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 70 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
90
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 15, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
11