WHISPERING PINES NURSING AND REHAB, LLC – RIPON, WI

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Whispering Pines Nursing And Rehab, LLC

50 WOLVERTON AVE, Ripon, WI 54971
(920) 748-5638
50 beds
All Ripon facilities
4.0*
Overall
3.0*
Health Inspection
5.0*
Quality Care
2.0*
Staffing
82.25
Score /100
#2697
National Rank

#2697
of 14703 facilities
National
81.7% position
#56
of 323 in WI
State Rank
#1
of 7 in Fond Du Lac
County Rank
#1
of 1 in Ripon
City Rank
#1
of 1 in ZIP 54971
ZIP Rank






About Whispering Pines Nursing And Rehab, LLCWhispering Pines Nursing And Rehab, Llc is located at 50 Wolverton Ave, Ripon, WI, reachable at (920) 748-5638. This For profit – Limited Liability company facility operates 50.0 certified beds and serves an average of 31 residents per day. It is part of the Eden Senior Care network (18 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1994-10-01. The facility currently holds a above average (4-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Facility

Whispering Pines Nursing And Rehab, LLC

Address

50 Wolverton Ave, Ripon, WI 54971

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 50 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Limited Liability company
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: EDEN SENIOR CARE

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
✅ Above Average (4★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Average (3★) health inspection
Staffing
⚠️ Below Average (2★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Excellent (5★) quality of care
Compliance
⚠️ 2 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
➡️ Stable over 5 years
82.25
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#2697 of 14703 nationally – #56 of 323 in Wisconsin

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Whispering Pines Nursing And Rehab, Llc offers a mid-range care option in Ripon, WI. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients. Families should inquire about nurse-to-resident ratios, as the CMS Staffing Rating is currently 2 out of 5.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

4 / 5
Health Inspection

3 / 5
Staffing Rating

2 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

5 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightWhispering Pines Nursing And Rehab, Llc currently provides 3 hours 51 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 54 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 2 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. RN hours per resident have increased from 33 min/day (2022) to 54 min/day (2026), a positive sign of investment in skilled nursing. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 58.7%, which can affect care continuity.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 51 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 9 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours48 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours54 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours20 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 30 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours32 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryIn the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $12,649. 2 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 1
Total Fines Amount $12649.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 1
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 37.5 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#2,697
of 14,703
National
Top 18%
#56
of 323
WI State
Top 17% in WI
#1
of 7
️ Fond Du Lac County
Best in county
#1
of 1
️ Ripon
Best in city
#1
of 1
ZIP 54971
Best in ZIP

Nationally, Whispering Pines Nursing And Rehab, Llc ranks 2697th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 82.2/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within WI, it ranks 56th out of 323 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #5,919 nationally and RN hours rank #2,651 nationally (#166 in WI).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank WI State Rank Note
2022 3.26 #9,901 / 14,703 #236 / 323 Below average
2023 3.38 #8,901 / 14,703 #201 / 323 Below average
2024 4.31 #2,720 / 14,703 #94 / 323 Top 25%
2025 3.56 #8,237 / 14,703 #218 / 323 Below average
2026 3.85 #5,919 / 14,703 #194 / 323 Above average

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank WI State Rank Note
2022 0.55 #7,820 / 14,703 #280 / 323 Below average
2023 0.72 #4,341 / 14,703 #217 / 323 Above average
2024 1.06 #1,498 / 14,703 #90 / 323 Top 25%
2025 0.99 #1,943 / 14,703 #122 / 323 Top 25%
2026 0.90 #2,651 / 14,703 #166 / 323 Top 25%

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Whispering Pines Nursing And Rehab, Llc is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1994-10-01. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (920) 748-5638 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Whispering Pines Nursing And Rehab, Llc holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (3★), Staffing (2★), and Quality of Resident Care (5★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 82.2/100, placing it #2697 of 14703 facilities nationally and #56 of 323 in Wisconsin. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Whispering Pines Nursing And Rehab, Llc receives a reported average of 3 hours 51 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 54 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 48 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 9 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 30 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 2 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 58.7%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

In the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $12,649. 2 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $12,649, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 1. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 37.5 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Whispering Pines Nursing And Rehab, Llc ranks 2697th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 82.2/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within WI, it ranks 56th out of 323 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #5,919 nationally and RN hours rank #2,651 nationally (#166 in WI). Our composite quality score of 82.2/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Ripon, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/wisconsin/ripon/

Contact and Location

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50 WOLVERTON AVE, Ripon, WI 54971
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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 50
Average Residents / Day 31 (63% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Limited Liability company
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Fond Du Lac County, WI
City Ripon, WI
ZIP Code 54971
Approved Since October 1, 1994
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 525551
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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