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Whispering Pines Rehabilitation And Nursing Center

38 Talmadge Avenue, East Haven, CT 06512

Nursing Home Respite Care Rehabilitation
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $9,422

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $8,787
  • Average State Price: $7,083
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Whispering Pines Rehabilitation And Nursing Center Description

    Whispering Pines Rehabilitation And Nursing Center is a community that offers nursing care, respite care and rehabilitation and is located in the town of East Haven, Connecticut. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 making it the 2nd highest rated community in the city out of 4 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 3 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

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    Community Reviews

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    Whispering Pines Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 33 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 2 out of 4 communities in East Haven
  • Ranking in State: 197 out of 369 communities in CT
  • Facility and Grounds A

    Care B

    Staff A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Negative Reviews:

    • One reviewer described the staff as rude, unprofessional, and engaging in negative talk about each other. They strongly advised against placing family members in the facility.
    • Communication with families was criticized as being very poor, with a family member's general care and food quality also receiving negative comments. Issues with understaffing were mentioned.
    • Another review expressed extreme dissatisfaction, mentioning a patient was left waiting for over 2 hours due to irresponsibility, advising against the facility.
    • Concerns about elderly abuse were raised, detailing neglect and lack of care for a patient with advanced glioblastoma, including being left soiled and unfed properly.
    • Some reviews simply expressed extreme dissatisfaction with phrases like "yikes just yikes" and advising not to send loved ones to the facility, claiming any good reviews must be staged.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Several reviewers praised the facility for its cleanliness, welcoming atmosphere, and the quality of care provided by the staff, likening it to a 5-star hotel.
    • Family members of patients appreciated the rehabilitation services, mentioning successful recoveries and excellent food.
    • One reviewer thanked the facility for a donation during hard times, expressing gratitude towards the staff and owners.
    • Personal experiences highlighted the facility's engaging activities, outdoor barbecues with live music, and the hands-on involvement of the owners.
    • The quality of the physical therapy department was lauded, with one client sharing a positive recovery experience and enjoyment of the facility's recreational activities and food.
    • Staff and ownership were commended for their care and effort, especially during challenging times like the COVID-19 pandemic, with one reviewer acknowledging the difficulty of maintaining high standards with short staff.
    • An intern shared a positive learning experience, praising the inviting atmosphere and the opportunity to understand the operations of a nursing home.

    Mixed Reviews:

    • One review suggested that the facility could improve by offering competitive wages for nursing aides and encouraging their advancement in the nursing field.


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    Health

    Medical services

    Joint replacement therapy

    Ambulation

    Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation

    Occupational therapy

    Neurological disorders


    Services

    Personal care

    Admissions 7 days a week

    Physician


    Activities

    Art therapy

    Engaging programs

    Fitness

    Recreational programs

    Personalized care

    Supportive services


    Community Amenities

    Gym

    Garden

    Hair salon


    Room Amenities

    Security system

    Bathing suite


    Dining

    Kitchen

    Coffee bar

    Bistro


    Pet

    Pet-friendly environment



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 3
    Health inspection rating: 2
    Staffing rating: 3
    Quality measure rating: 5
    Long-term quality measure rating: 3
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Nov. 30, 1979
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 90
    Total current residents: 78
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 5
    Number of substantiated complaints: 2
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 2
    Total cost of fines: $22975


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-01-24 2022-02-22 D Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2022-01-24 2022-02-22 D Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2022-01-24 2022-02-22 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2018-06-04 2018-07-23 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
    2018-06-04 2018-09-10 E Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
    2018-06-04 2018-09-10 E Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
    2018-06-04 2018-09-10 E Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
    2018-06-04 2018-09-10 E Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
    2018-06-04 2018-07-14 F Smoke Deficiencies Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
    2018-06-04 2018-07-14 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2018-06-04 2018-07-14 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2018-06-04 2018-09-10 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure electrical receptacles or cover plates have distinctive color or marking.
    2018-06-04 2018-07-23 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-05-30 2023-05-30 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2023-01-23 2023-02-20 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    2022-10-21 2022-12-02 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    2022-01-28 2022-03-11 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2022-01-28 2022-03-11 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
    2022-01-28 2022-03-11 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    2022-01-28 2022-03-11 B Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
    2022-01-28 2022-03-11 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    2022-01-28 2022-03-11 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate foot care.
    2022-01-28 2022-03-11 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    2022-05-13 2022-06-03 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2021-06-21 2021-07-12 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
    2021-06-21 2021-07-12 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
    2021-06-21 2021-07-12 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2021-06-21 2021-06-21 J Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
    2021-06-21 2021-07-12 E Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
    2021-06-21 2021-07-12 D Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    2021-06-21 2021-07-12 D Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
    2021-06-21 2021-07-12 E Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
    2021-06-21 2021-07-12 E Administration Deficiencies Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
    2021-06-21 2021-07-12 E Administration Deficiencies Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies.
    2018-06-11 2018-07-20 E Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
    2018-06-11 2018-07-20 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    2018-06-11 2018-07-20 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    2018-06-11 2018-07-20 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
    2018-06-11 2018-07-20 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    2018-06-11 2018-07-20 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    2018-06-11 2018-07-20 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
    2018-06-11 2018-07-20 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2018-06-11 2018-07-20 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2018-06-11 2018-07-20 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2018-06-11 2018-07-20 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    2018-06-11 2018-07-20 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
    2018-06-11 2018-07-20 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
    2018-06-11 2018-07-20 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
    2018-06-11 2018-07-20 D Administration Deficiencies Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies.
    2018-06-11 2018-07-20 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2018-06-11 2018-07-20 D Infection Control Deficiencies Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2018-06-11 $8,125
    2020-07-13 $9,750
    2020-12-03 $9,750
    2021-06-21 $650
    2021-06-21 $22,320
    2021-06-21 $655

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is East Haven which is 0.9 miles away and has a population of 29,257 (mid sized town).
    • The average income is $60,804, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 77
      • Low Temperature: 33
      • Average Temperature: 54.9
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 129 days of rain, 26 days of snow and 208 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.1 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 6.22 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.49 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 3.34 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.22 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.29 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 134.0, Moderate Days 47.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 1.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Super Stop & Shop
    1.0 miles away
    Xpect Deep Discounts
    1.8 miles away
    Big Y
    1.8 miles away
    C-Town
    3.5 miles away
    La Supermarqueta
    3.6 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Main Street and Thompson Street
    1.1 miles away
    Momauguin Bus Stop
    1.2 miles away

    Banks

    Citizens Bank
    0.8 miles away
    Bank of America
    0.9 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    1.0 miles away
    Webster Bank
    1.1 miles away
    TD Bank
    1.8 miles away

    Hospitals

    Yale New Haven Psychiatric Hospital
    4.4 miles away
    Yale New Haven Hospital
    4.6 miles away
    Smilow Cancer Hospital
    4.7 miles away
    Yale New Haven Children's Hospital
    4.7 miles away
    Connecticut Mental Health Center
    4.7 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Rite Aid
    1.7 miles away
    Walgreens
    1.9 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    2.0 miles away
    Hancock Pharmacy
    3.6 miles away
    New Haven Pharmacy
    3.7 miles away

    Dentists

    12 Month Smiles
    0.9 miles away
    James P. Geyda, D.D.S.
    1.2 miles away
    Just Smiles Dental
    1.6 miles away
    Admire Dental
    1.8 miles away
    Horizon Dental
    3.5 miles away

    Parks

    East Haven Marsh Wildlife Area
    0.3 miles away
    Farm River State Park
    0.4 miles away
    Beacon Hill Preserve
    0.5 miles away
    East Haven Land Trust
    0.6 miles away
    Bradford Preserve
    0.7 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Kings Acres
    8.5 miles away
    Connecticut Post Mall
    9.0 miles away
    Hawley Lane Mall
    15.1 miles away
    Westfield Trumbull
    18.9 miles away
    Westfield Meriden
    20.0 miles away

    Culture

    Long Wharf Theatre
    3.7 miles away
    amphitheatre
    4.2 miles away
    Alliance Theatre
    4.4 miles away
    Little Theatre
    4.4 miles away
    Shubert Performing Arts Center
    4.5 miles away

    Restaurants

    Apizza Grande
    0.5 miles away
    Vasija de Barro
    0.6 miles away
    Rosso Vino
    0.9 miles away
    Lobster Shack
    1.1 miles away
    Sandpiper
    1.2 miles away

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