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Whispering Pines Rehabilitation And Nursing Center

📍 38 Talmadge Avenue, East-haven, CT 06512 📞 (203) 469-2316 🛏️ 90 beds

Inspection History Overview

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Fines and Penalties by Year

2021 2 penalties totaling $22,975

$22,320
Jun 21, 2021

Fine

$655
Jun 21, 2021

Fine

2020 2 penalties totaling $9,750

$9,750
Dec 3, 2020

Fine

$9,750
Jul 13, 2020

Fine

2018 1 penalties totaling $8,125

$8,125
Jun 11, 2018

Fine

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Health Violations by Year

2024 10 violations

Tag 0580 D May 16, 2024

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

✓ Corrected: Jul 2, 2024
Tag 0644 B May 16, 2024

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

✓ Corrected: Jul 2, 2024
Tag 0656 D May 16, 2024

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Jul 2, 2024
Tag 0687 E May 16, 2024

Provide appropriate foot care.

✓ Corrected: Jul 2, 2024
Tag 0690 D May 16, 2024

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

✓ Corrected: Jul 2, 2024
Tag 0692 D May 16, 2024

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

✓ Corrected: Jul 2, 2024
Tag 0695 D May 16, 2024

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

✓ Corrected: Jul 2, 2024
Tag 0758 D May 16, 2024

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.

✓ Corrected: Jul 2, 2024
Tag 0761 D May 16, 2024

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

✓ Corrected: Jul 2, 2024
Tag 0880 C May 16, 2024

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Jul 2, 2024

2023 5 violations

Tag 0609 D Nov 1, 2023

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

✓ Corrected: Dec 12, 2023
Tag 0684 D Nov 1, 2023

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

✓ Corrected: Dec 12, 2023
Tag 0689 D Nov 1, 2023

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

✓ Corrected: Dec 12, 2023
Tag 0689 D May 30, 2023

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

✓ Corrected: May 30, 2023
Tag 0690 D Jan 23, 2023

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

✓ Corrected: Feb 20, 2023
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2022 9 violations

Tag 0600 D Oct 21, 2022

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

✓ Corrected: Dec 2, 2022
Tag 0880 D May 13, 2022

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Jun 3, 2022
Tag 0550 D Jan 28, 2022

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

✓ Corrected: Mar 11, 2022
Tag 0578 D Jan 28, 2022

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.

✓ Corrected: Mar 11, 2022
Tag 0609 D Jan 28, 2022

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

✓ Corrected: Mar 11, 2022
Tag 0645 B Jan 28, 2022

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

✓ Corrected: Mar 11, 2022
Tag 0655 D Jan 28, 2022

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

✓ Corrected: Mar 11, 2022
Tag 0687 E Jan 28, 2022

Provide appropriate foot care.

✓ Corrected: Mar 11, 2022
Tag 0690 D Jan 28, 2022

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

✓ Corrected: Mar 11, 2022

2021 11 violations

Tag 0583 D Jun 21, 2021

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

✓ Corrected: Jul 12, 2021
Tag 0604 D Jun 21, 2021

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

✓ Corrected: Jul 12, 2021
Tag 0658 D Jun 21, 2021

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

✓ Corrected: Jul 12, 2021
Tag 0678 G Jun 21, 2021

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

✓ Corrected: Jun 21, 2021
Tag 0678 J Jun 21, 2021

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

✓ Corrected: Jun 21, 2021
Tag 0712 E Jun 21, 2021

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

✓ Corrected: Jul 12, 2021
Tag 0725 D Jun 21, 2021

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

✓ Corrected: Jul 12, 2021
Tag 0726 D Jun 21, 2021

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.

✓ Corrected: Jul 12, 2021
Tag 0730 E Jun 21, 2021

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

✓ Corrected: Jul 12, 2021
Tag 0837 E Jun 21, 2021

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.

✓ Corrected: Jul 12, 2021
Tag 0838 E Jun 21, 2021

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.

✓ Corrected: Jul 12, 2021
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2020 4 violations

Tag 0880 D Dec 3, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Dec 24, 2020
Tag 0580 D Jul 13, 2020

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

✓ Corrected: Aug 5, 2020
Tag 0880 D Jul 13, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Aug 5, 2020
Tag 0880 D Apr 16, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: May 7, 2020

2019 1 violations

Tag 0550 D Aug 8, 2019

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

✓ Corrected: Sep 13, 2019
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2018 24 violations

Tag 0550 D Oct 26, 2018

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

✓ Corrected: Dec 5, 2018
Tag 0686 D Oct 26, 2018

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

✓ Corrected: Dec 5, 2018
Tag 0880 D Oct 26, 2018

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Dec 5, 2018
Tag 0883 E Oct 26, 2018

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

✓ Corrected: Dec 5, 2018
Tag 0657 B Jul 11, 2018

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

✓ Corrected: Aug 21, 2018
Tag 0658 D Jul 11, 2018

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

✓ Corrected: Aug 20, 2018
Tag 0677 D Jul 11, 2018

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

✓ Corrected: Aug 20, 2018
Tag 0578 E Jun 11, 2018

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.

✓ Corrected: Jul 20, 2018
Tag 0580 D Jun 11, 2018

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

✓ Corrected: Jul 20, 2018
Tag 0600 D Jun 11, 2018

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

✓ Corrected: Jul 20, 2018
Tag 0607 D Jun 11, 2018

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

✓ Corrected: Jul 20, 2018
Tag 0609 D Jun 11, 2018

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

✓ Corrected: Jul 20, 2018
Tag 0610 D Jun 11, 2018

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

✓ Corrected: Jul 20, 2018
Tag 0660 D Jun 11, 2018

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

✓ Corrected: Jul 20, 2018
Tag 0677 D Jun 11, 2018

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

✓ Corrected: Jul 20, 2018
Tag 0686 E Jun 11, 2018

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

✓ Corrected: Jul 20, 2018
Tag 0689 D Jun 11, 2018

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

✓ Corrected: Jul 20, 2018
Tag 0692 G Jun 11, 2018

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

✓ Corrected: Jul 20, 2018
Tag 0757 D Jun 11, 2018

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

✓ Corrected: Jul 20, 2018
Tag 0758 D Jun 11, 2018

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.

✓ Corrected: Jul 20, 2018

2017 15 violations

Tag 0656 D Dec 15, 2017

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Jan 26, 2018
Tag 0657 D Dec 15, 2017

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

✓ Corrected: Jan 26, 2018
Tag 0919 D Dec 15, 2017

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

✓ Corrected: Jan 26, 2018
Tag 0156 D Jun 22, 2017

Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.

✓ Corrected: Aug 1, 2017
Tag 0253 D Jun 22, 2017

Provide housekeeping and maintenance services.

✓ Corrected: Aug 1, 2017
Tag 0279 D Jun 22, 2017

Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Aug 1, 2017
Tag 0281 D Jun 22, 2017

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

✓ Corrected: Aug 1, 2017
Tag 0282 D Jun 22, 2017

Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

✓ Corrected: Aug 1, 2017
Tag 0312 D Jun 22, 2017

Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene.

✓ Corrected: Aug 1, 2017
Tag 0323 G Jun 22, 2017

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

✓ Corrected: Aug 1, 2017
Tag 0371 E Jun 22, 2017

Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.

✓ Corrected: Aug 1, 2017
Tag 0428 D Jun 22, 2017

At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor.

✓ Corrected: Aug 1, 2017
Tag 0431 C Jun 22, 2017

Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Aug 1, 2017
Tag 0441 D Jun 22, 2017

Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.

✓ Corrected: Aug 1, 2017
Tag 0469 F Jun 22, 2017

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

✓ Corrected: Aug 1, 2017
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