Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Whispering Pines Nursing and Rehab, LLC
Ripon, WI · 50 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey April 14, 2026
CMS Certification Number 525551 · first certified October 1994
Ownership
Operated by EDEN SENIOR CARE · For profit - Limited Liability company
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within WI
30 citations — more than 86% of the 323 certified nursing homes in WI. Compared within WI rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 6 citations; the earlier surveys on file averaged 12. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens May 2027 — about 6 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was April 2026. Facilities in WI are typically surveyed 13–15 months after the last one (median 14), measured over 519 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to about three years in Virginia. How the window is measured
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5 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities cited for sprinkler inspection and testing in CMS’s current file are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
2 of the 30 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
4 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 30 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in WI, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the WI figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 30 |
| Median facility in WI | 17 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| November 1, 2023 | 12 |
| January 15, 2025 | 12 |
| April 14, 2026 | 6 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | 3 | 2026-04-14 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 3 | 2026-04-14 |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | 2 | 2025-01-15 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 2 | 2025-01-15 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 2 | 2026-04-14 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 2 | 2026-04-14 |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | 2 | 2026-04-14 |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | 2 | 2026-04-14 |
What the citations cover
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 8
- Smoke Deficiencies 8
- Egress Deficiencies 5
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 5
- Other 4
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 8 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 8 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 5 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 5 |
| Services Deficiencies | 2 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 2 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
April 14, 2026 — 6 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 4, 2026) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 4, 2026) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 4, 2026) |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 4, 2026) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 4, 2026) |
January 15, 2025 — 12 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 10, 2025) |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Waiver has been granted |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 10, 2025) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 13, 2025) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 10, 2025) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 10, 2025) |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 10, 2025) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 10, 2025) |
| K-0911 | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 10, 2025) |
| K-0916 | Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 10, 2025) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 10, 2025) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 10, 2025) |
November 1, 2023 — 12 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 22, 2023) |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Waiver has been granted |
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 22, 2023) |
| K-0225 | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Waiver has been granted (April 12, 2024) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 22, 2023) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 22, 2023) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 16, 2023) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 22, 2023) |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 22, 2023) |
| K-0911 | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 22, 2023) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 22, 2023) |
| K-0927 | Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 22, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of October 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.