Whispering Pines Nursing And Rehab, Llc
Ripon, WI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 525551) · 50 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $12,649
Phone: (920) 748-5638 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Whispering Pines Nursing And Rehab has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Wisconsin state average of about 2.98 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is also 3 stars.
Whispering Pines Nursing And Rehab reports total nurse staffing of about 4.11 hours per resident per day, including about 0.86 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.5%.
Whispering Pines Nursing And Rehab has 1 federal fine on record totaling $12,649.00, and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Whispering Pines Nursing And Rehab, LLC is a 50-certified-bed skilled nursing facility in Ripon, Fond Du Lac County, Wisconsin, with an average daily census of 32.7 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since October 1994. It is part of the Eden Senior Care chain, which operates 21 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.6 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Whispering Pines holds an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Wisconsin state average of 2.98. Its component ratings are: 3 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 4.11 hours per resident per day, including 0.86 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $12,649.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials on record.
CMS does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for Whispering Pines Nursing And Rehab, LLC. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data sourced from CMS Care Compare; figures reflect the most recently published CMS data vintage available at the time of this listing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Wisconsin state average of about 2.98 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.11 hours per resident per day, including 0.86 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 39.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $12,649.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 50 certified beds with an average daily census of 32.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Eden Senior Care chain, which operates 21 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 1, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3, 3, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 9207485638 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 9207485638 to arrange a tour.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/525551?state=WI.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.