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Whispering Pines Nursing and Rehab, LLC
50 Wolverton Ave, Ripon, WI 54971920748563850 certified beds · 33 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
7
since 2022
Deficiencies
17
● 0● 15● 2
Penalties · 3 yrs
$12,649
1 fine
Last survey
2026-06-09
Complaint
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 3
Staffing 3
Quality 4
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Wisconsin Division of Quality Assurance · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 | Complaint | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-04-14 | Complaint | 011 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-15 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-11-20 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-11-01 | Standard | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-10-12 | Complaint | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2022-10-26 | Standard | 000 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Wisconsin Division of Quality Assurance publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-09Record 525551-20260609-F686
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-09Record 525551-20260609-F689
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-09Record 525551-20260609-F695
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-09Record 525551-20260609-F755
F810Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-09Record 525551-20260609-F810
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2026-04-02Record 525551-20260414-F689
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-04Record 525551-20260414-F609
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-10Record 525551-20250115-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-10Record 525551-20250115-F610
F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-10Record 525551-20250115-F623
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-10Record 525551-20250115-F684
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-10Record 525551-20250115-F880
F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.Scope/severity JHarm
Food & nutrition
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2023-12-11Record 525551-20231120-F805
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-14Record 525551-20231101-F812
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-12Record 525551-20231012-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-12Record 525551-20231012-F610
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-12Record 525551-20231012-F880
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-12 | Civil money penalty | $12,649 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.86
Facility
Wisconsin
National
Wisconsin 0.99 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.11
Facility
Wisconsin
National
Wisconsin 4.21 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.72
Facility
Wisconsin
National
Wisconsin 3.77 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover40%
Facility
Wisconsin
National
Wisconsin 47% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover55%
Facility
Wisconsin
National
Wisconsin 40% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Wisconsin | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 11.8% | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 0.0% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 16.7% | 15.8% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 3.2% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 2.6% | 16.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 10.6% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 17.2% | 16.9% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lifsics, Channie Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 9% | — | — |
| Polstein, Mordechai Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 19% | — | — |
| Stesel, Maxim Individual | 5% OR GREATER 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 | — | — |
Part of a chain
Eden Senior Care — 21 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Wisconsin.
No county cost figures on file for Fond Du Lac.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juliette Manor Berlin | 10.0 mi | 2026-04-08 | 090 |
| Edenbrook Omro Omro | 13.0 mi | 2026-04-01 | 0120 |
| Markesan Resident Home Markesan | 12.2 mi | 2026-04-28 | 040 |
| Complete Care at Christian Home LLC Waupun | 16.3 mi | 2026-04-15 | 084 |
| Eden Rehab Suites and Green House Homes Oshkosh | 15.9 mi | 2026-02-05 | 0141 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |