Whispering Hills Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
416 Wooster Road, Mount Vernon, OH 43050 · (740) 397-9626
For profit - Limited Liability company · 44 certified beds
Whispering Hills Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 9 citations (the Ohio average is 10.5). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 19, 2026 found 9 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.February 19, 2026 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.February 19, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.February 19, 2026 · F0685 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.February 19, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.February 19, 2026 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.February 19, 2026 · F0825 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.February 19, 2026 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 19, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.February 19, 2026 · F0881 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Ohio average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 2.97 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.59 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.76 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.62 | 2.09 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 47.1% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 44 |
| Average residents per day | 39.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
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- The Ohio Eastern Star Hlth Care Ctr Mount Vernon · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Country Club Retirement Center Mount Vernon · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- The Laurels of Mt Vernon Mount Vernon · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Country Court Mount Vernon · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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