Whispering Pines Nursing and Rehab, LLC
Nursing Home · Ripon, WI
CMS certification number525551
Contact & location
50 Wolverton AveRipon, WI 54971
Fond Du Lac County
- Phone
- (920) 748-5638
- ZIP code
- 54971 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 50
- Residents per day
- 32.7 (65% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Eden Senior Care (21 facilities, avg 2.6★)
- Medicare certified since
- October 1, 1994
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.11 (state 4.21 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.86 (state 0.99 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.66 (state 0.64 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.58 (state 2.58 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.72 (state 3.77 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 39.5 (state 46.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 54.5 (state 39.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- January 15, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 12.0 (state 9.5 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 7
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 17 health · 28 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-09 |
| 2026-06-09 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-09 |
| 2026-06-09 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-09 |
| 2026-06-09 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-09 |
| 2026-06-09 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. F0810 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-09 |
| 2026-04-14 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2026-04-02 |
| 2026-04-14 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-04 |
| 2025-01-15 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-10 |
| 2025-01-15 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-10 |
| 2025-01-15 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-10 |
| 2025-01-15 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-10 |
| 2025-01-15 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-10 |
| 2023-11-20 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. F0805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2023-12-11 |
| 2023-11-01 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-14 |
| 2023-10-12 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-12 |
| 2023-10-12 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-12 |
| 2023-10-12 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-12 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $12,649 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-12 | Fine | $12,649 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Lifsics, Channie (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 9% | |
| Polstein, Mordechai (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 19% | |
| Stesel, Maxim (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 53% | |
| Mauer, Dovie (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Polstein, Mordechai (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rice, Pamela (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Piehl, Cayla (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rice, Pamela (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Whispering Pines Nursing and Rehab, LLC?
Whispering Pines Nursing and Rehab, LLC has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Wisconsin.
How many beds does Whispering Pines Nursing and Rehab, LLC have?
It has 50 certified beds and cares for about 33 residents per day.
Has Whispering Pines Nursing and Rehab, LLC been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $12,649 in the last three years.
Who owns Whispering Pines Nursing and Rehab, LLC?
It is part of Eden Senior Care and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Whispering Pines Nursing and Rehab, LLC?
(920) 748-5638. The facility is located at 50 Wolverton Ave, Ripon, WI 54971.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.