The home failed to ensure residents received food prepared in a form that met their individual needs. Cited November 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 805 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
Whispering Pines Nursing and Rehab, LLC
Ripon, WI · Medicare-certified · 50 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
Whispering Pines Nursing and Rehab, LLC in Ripon, WI has an overall 3-star rating, with 3 stars for health inspections and staffing and 4 stars for quality measures. It has no fines in the last 24 months, reported nurse staffing of 4.11 hours per resident per day versus a 4.1 federal benchmark, and recent inspection citations related to food service, accident hazards, and supervision.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.1075 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 14, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.1075.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.86
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.66
- Nurse aides
- 2.58
- Weekend nursing
- 3.72
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 40%
Registered nurse turnover: 55%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
—15%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%0%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
16.3%10.8%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%3.8%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
13.6%8.3%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
—0%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
13%29.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.8%2.2%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
11.4%22.3%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%17.4%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
91.7%96.2%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—94.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%82.6%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited November 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to notify the resident and family in time before a transfer or discharge, including their right to appeal. Cited January 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 623 — 42 CFR §483.15 — S/S: E
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $12,649 in total fines.
- $12,649
Federal fine
Oct 12, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of EDEN SENIOR CARE · 21 homes · 2.6 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 32.7 residents on an average day (65% of 50 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 31 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.