Safety Report: Whispering Pines Lodge
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
Citations by topic
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
Fewer citations in the most recent cycle (15) than in the cycle before (30).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880) | 6 | February 2, 2026; January 7, 2026; September 13, 2025; October 3, 2024; October 4, 2023; September 13, 2023 |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 5 | September 13, 2025; July 16, 2025; April 16, 2025; March 29, 2025; February 27, 2025 |
| 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. (F761) | 3 | February 2, 2026; January 7, 2026; September 13, 2023 |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (F558) | 3 | January 7, 2026; April 16, 2025; September 13, 2023 |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F677) | 3 | January 7, 2026; October 3, 2024; September 13, 2023 |
| Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. (F680) | 2 | January 7, 2026; September 13, 2023 |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. (F919) | 2 | January 7, 2026; April 16, 2025 |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. (F679) | 2 | January 7, 2026; October 3, 2024 |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F550) | 2 | September 13, 2025; September 13, 2023 |
| 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. (F758) | 2 | October 3, 2024; September 13, 2023 |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (F692) | 2 | October 3, 2024; September 13, 2023 |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F656) | 2 | October 3, 2024; September 13, 2023 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 20, 2026 | Fine | $79,863 |
| September 13, 2025 | Fine | $171,130 |
| July 16, 2025 | Fine | $16,432 |
| March 10, 2025 | Fine | $17,641 |
| March 10, 2025 | Fine | $17,641 |
| February 27, 2025 | Fine | $9,479 |
| October 3, 2024 | Fine | $182,239 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
February 20, 2026 — 1 citation (includes serious) · complaint investigation
February 2, 2026 — 5 citations · complaint investigation
January 7, 2026 — 9 citations
September 13, 2025 — 10 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
July 16, 2025 — 1 citation (includes serious) · complaint investigation
April 16, 2025 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
March 29, 2025 — 1 citation (includes serious) · complaint investigation
March 10, 2025 — 1 citation (includes serious) · complaint investigation
February 27, 2025 — 1 citation (includes serious) · complaint investigation
October 3, 2024 — 13 citations (includes serious)
September 4, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
October 4, 2023 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
September 13, 2023 — 12 citations
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare