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Complaint Investigation

Whispering Pines Rehabilitation And Nursing Center

January 29, 2026 · East Haven, CT · 38 Talmadge Avenue
Citations 1
CMS Rating 4/5
Beds 90
Provider ID 075294
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Whispering Pines Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
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Inspection Summary

WHISPERING PINES REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER in EAST HAVEN, CT — inspection on January 29, 2026.

Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0600
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Review of the facility policy for Resident's Rights directed in part that the Resident had the right to be free from verbal, sexual, physical or mental abuse.

Review of the facility policy for Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation identified residents would not be subjected to abuse by anyone.

The policy further identified injuries of unknown origin would be investigated as if they could be a result of abuse if the source of injury was not observed, the source of injury can't be explained, or the injury is suspicious because of the extent of injury, the location of injury, the number of injuries, or the incidence of injuries over time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in EAST HAVEN, CT, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from WHISPERING PINES REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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