WHISPERING PINES REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
38 TALMADGE AVENUE, EAST HAVEN, CT 06512 · CCN 075294
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Health inspection
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Quality measures
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Staffing
- ★★★☆☆ 3
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 90
- Avg residents/day
- 77.0
- Phone
- 2034692316
Inspection history vs Connecticut & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Connecticut avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024-05-16 | 11 | 13.3 | 9.5 | -2.3 better |
| 2 | 2022-01-28 | 14 | 13.2 | 9.8 | +0.8 worse |
| 3 | 2019-08-08 | 4 | 8.6 | 9.3 | -4.6 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 1 |
| Quality of life and care | 4 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 2 |
| Resident rights | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 2 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.85 | 44.0% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.43 | 33.3% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.83 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (29)
- DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2026-01-29 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-02-26 · Health · corrected 2025-03-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0626Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.2025-01-08 · Health · corrected 2025-02-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2024-11-21 · Health · corrected 2025-01-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-11-21 · Health · corrected 2025-01-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2024-05-16 · Health · corrected 2024-07-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- BF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2024-05-16 · Health · corrected 2024-07-02
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-05-16 · Health · corrected 2024-07-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0687Provide appropriate foot care.2024-05-16 · Health · corrected 2024-07-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2024-05-16 · Health · corrected 2024-07-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2024-05-16 · Health · corrected 2024-07-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-05-16 · Health · corrected 2024-07-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement 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.2024-05-16 · Health · corrected 2024-07-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2024-05-16 · Health · corrected 2024-07-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- CF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-05-16 · Health · corrected 2024-07-02
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2024-04-03 · Health · corrected 2024-05-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2024-03-14 · Health · corrected 2024-04-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.2024-03-14 · Health · corrected 2024-04-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2023-11-01 · Health · corrected 2023-12-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-11-01 · Health · corrected 2023-12-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-11-01 · Health · corrected 2023-12-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-05-30 · Health · corrected 2023-05-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2022-01-28 · Health · corrected 2022-03-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0578Honor 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 · Health · corrected 2022-03-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2022-01-28 · Health · corrected 2022-03-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- BF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2022-01-28 · Health · corrected 2022-03-11
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2022-01-28 · Health · corrected 2022-03-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0687Provide appropriate foot care.2022-01-28 · Health · corrected 2022-03-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2022-01-28 · Health · corrected 2022-03-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARTOLOTTA, MICHAEL | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 50% | 2016-08-12 |
| VITERITTI, LOUIS | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 50% | 2016-08-12 |
| BARTOLOTTA, MICHAEL | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2018-01-31 |
| VITERITTI, LOUIS | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2018-01-31 |
Other facilities in EAST HAVEN
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| APPLE REHAB LAUREL WOODS | ★☆☆☆☆ | 120 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.