Whispering Pines Nursing And Rehab, LLC

Penalties

• Oct 12, 2023 — Fine ($12,649)

Inspection findings

1. Jun 9, 2026 Health · 5 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0686 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

     Corrected Jul 9, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

     Corrected Jul 9, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0695 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

     Corrected Jul 9, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0755 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

     Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

     Corrected Jul 9, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0810 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

     Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

     Corrected Jul 9, 2026 · CMS health inspection

2. Apr 14, 2026 Health · 2 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0609 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

     Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

     Corrected May 4, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Serious Scope/severity G Complaint

     F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

     Corrected Apr 2, 2026 · CMS health inspection

3. Jan 15, 2025 Fire Safety · 17 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     E0004 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

     Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

     Corrected Feb 10, 2025 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0609 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

     Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

     Corrected Feb 10, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0610 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

     Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

     Corrected Feb 10, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0623 Resident Rights Deficiencies

     Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

     Corrected Feb 10, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

     Corrected Feb 10, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

     Corrected Feb 10, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     K0211 Egress Deficiencies

     Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

     CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     K0321 Smoke Deficiencies

     Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

     Corrected Feb 10, 2025 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0324 Smoke Deficiencies

     Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

     Corrected Feb 13, 2025 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0363 Smoke Deficiencies

     Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

     Corrected Feb 10, 2025 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0511 Services Deficiencies

     Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

     Corrected Feb 10, 2025 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     K0521 Services Deficiencies

     Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

     Corrected Feb 10, 2025 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

     Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

     Corrected Feb 10, 2025 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0911 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

     Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

     Corrected Feb 10, 2025 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0916 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

     Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

     Corrected Feb 10, 2025 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0918 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

     Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

     Corrected Feb 10, 2025 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0923 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

     Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

     Corrected Feb 10, 2025 · CMS fire safety

4. Nov 20, 2023 Health · 1 finding
   • Serious Scope/severity J Complaint

     F0805 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

     Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

     Corrected Dec 11, 2023 · CMS health inspection

5. Nov 1, 2023 Fire Safety · 13 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     E0006 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

     Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

     Corrected Nov 22, 2023 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     F0812 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

     Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

     Corrected Nov 14, 2023 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     K0211 Egress Deficiencies

     Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

     CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     K0223 Egress Deficiencies

     Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

     Corrected Nov 22, 2023 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     K0225 Egress Deficiencies

     Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

     Corrected Apr 12, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     K0321 Smoke Deficiencies

     Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

     Corrected Nov 22, 2023 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     K0351 Smoke Deficiencies

     Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

     Corrected Nov 22, 2023 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

     Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

     Corrected Nov 16, 2023 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

     Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

     Corrected Nov 22, 2023 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0741 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

     Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

     Corrected Nov 22, 2023 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     K0911 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

     Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

     Corrected Nov 22, 2023 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0918 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

     Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

     Corrected Nov 22, 2023 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0927 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

     Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

     Corrected Nov 22, 2023 · CMS fire safety

6. Oct 12, 2023 Health · 3 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0609 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

     Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

     Corrected Nov 12, 2023 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0610 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

     Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

     Corrected Nov 12, 2023 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

     Corrected Nov 12, 2023 · CMS health inspection

7. Oct 26, 2022 Fire Safety · 4 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0211 Egress Deficiencies

     Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

     CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0321 Smoke Deficiencies

     Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

     Corrected Nov 21, 2022 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0374 Smoke Deficiencies

     Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

     Corrected Nov 21, 2022 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

     Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

     Corrected Nov 21, 2022 · CMS fire safety

Owners and managers (as published by CMS)

• LIFSICS, CHANNIE — 5% or greater direct ownership interest, 9%, since 10/01/2018
• MAUER, DOVIE — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2018
• PIEHL, CAYLA — w-2 managing employee, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2018
• POLSTEIN, MORDECHAI — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2018
• POLSTEIN, MORDECHAI — 5% or greater direct ownership interest, 19%, since 10/01/2018
• RICE, PAMELA — w-2 managing employee, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2018
• RICE, PAMELA — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2018
• STESEL, MAXIM — 5% or greater direct ownership interest, 53%, since 10/01/2018