Whispering Pines Nursing and Rehab, LLC
50 Wolverton Ave, Ripon, WI 54971 · (920) 748-5638
For profit - Limited Liability company · 50 certified beds
Whispering Pines Nursing and Rehab, LLC has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 5 citations (the Wisconsin average is 9.5). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $12,649 in all.
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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 14, 2026 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.April 14, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.April 14, 2026 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesApril 14, 2026 · F0645 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.April 14, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.April 14, 2026 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 11 citations.
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.June 9, 2026 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 9, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.June 9, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.June 9, 2026 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.June 9, 2026 · F0810 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.April 14, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 14, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.November 20, 2023 · F0805 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.October 12, 2023 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.October 12, 2023 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.October 12, 2023 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $12,649October 12, 2023
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 | Wisconsin average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.11 | 4.21 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.86 | 0.99 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.66 | 0.64 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.58 | 2.58 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 39.5% | 46.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 50 |
| Average residents per day | 32.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Harbor Haven Health & Rehabilitation Fond du Lac · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Edenbrook of Fond Du Lac Fond du Lac · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Rennes Health and Rehab Center-Appleton Appleton · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Brewster Village Appleton · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Peabody Manor Appleton · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Whispering Pines Nursing and Rehab, LLC on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.