Whispering Pines Rehabilitation and Nursing Center — nursing home in East Haven, CT

Facility type: Nursing home · SNF / NF
CMS provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
Certified beds: 90 CMS-certified beds (not state-licensed beds)
Licensed beds: 90 state-licensed beds · Connecticut Department of Public Health / Office of Policy and Management
State license: 2443 active
Average residents per day: 81.9 CMS, MDS-derived
CMS Certification Number: 075294
Certification status: Active CMS certification Verified
First approved (Medicare/Medicaid): Nov 30, 1979
Ownership type: For profit - Limited Liability company
Operator (legal business name): Whispering Pines Rehabilitation and Nursing Center LLC
CMS chain: Not part of a CMS-reported chain
Phone: (203) 469-2316
Resident & family council: Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas: Yes
Official profile: Medicare Care Compare ↗

Inspection record · CMS window

Verified

Inspections

13

latest Mar 17, 2026

Citations

40

34 health · 6 fire

Harm or worse

0

no immediate jeopardy

Severity	Isolated	Pattern	Widespread
Immediate jeopardy	J·	K·	L·
Actual harm	G·	H·	I·
Potential harm	D31	E4	F·
Minimal	A·	B4	C1

CMS publishes about the three most recent standard surveys plus complaint and infection-control inspections from the prior three years. Older findings leave the dataset; their absence is not evidence they never happened.

CMS Five-Star ratings

Federal · CMS

Overall

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Penalties · about the last 3 years

Fines

1

$6,370

Payment denials

0

Latest

Jan 29, 2026

Federal certification

Federal · CMS

Authority: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), surveyed by the state survey agency
CCN: 075294
Program: Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare (SNF): Certified
Medicaid (NF): Certified
Certified beds: 90
First approved: Nov 30, 1979
Located in a hospital: No
Status: Active CMS certification as of CMS release Oct 1, 2026
Evidence: Verified

State license

Authority: Connecticut Department of Public Health / Office of Policy and Management
License number: 2443
State facility ID: 2443
License type: Chronic and convalescent nursing home (CCNH)
License status: active
Licensed beds: 90
Link to CMS record: Linked by exact CCN Verified
As of: Dec 31, 2025
Evidence: Verified source ↗

Federal certification and the state license are different records. A nursing home is licensed by the state and, separately, certified by CMS to bill Medicare and/or Medicaid. We link them by the CCN when the state publishes it; otherwise by exact address, house number and street, or exact name within the same ZIP, and label that link as inferred. Never by name alone.

CMS publishes about the three most recent standard surveys plus complaint and infection-control inspections from the prior three years. Older findings leave the dataset; their absence is not evidence they never happened.

Date	Domain	Survey types	Citations	Most severe	Open
Mar 17, 2026	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	1	Potential harm	—	Open →
Mar 17, 2026	Health	Health Standard	6	Potential harm	—	Open →
Jan 29, 2026	Health	Health Complaint	1	Potential harm	—	Open →
Feb 26, 2025	Health	Health Complaint	1	Potential harm	—	Open →
Jan 8, 2025	Health	Health Complaint	1	Potential harm	—	Open →
Nov 21, 2024	Health	Health Complaint	2	Potential harm	—	Open →
May 16, 2024	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	2	Potential harm	—	Open →
May 16, 2024	Health	Health Standard	10	Potential harm	—	Open →
Apr 3, 2024	Health	Health Complaint	1	Potential harm	—	Open →
Mar 14, 2024	Health	Health Complaint	2	Potential harm	—	Open →
Nov 1, 2023	Health	Health Complaint	3	Potential harm	—	Open →
Jan 28, 2022	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	3	Potential harm	—	Open →
Jan 28, 2022	Health	Health Standard	7	Potential harm	—	Open →

Enforcement

Penalties

Civil money penalties and denials of payment for new admissions, as published by CMS (about the last three years). Amounts may change on appeal.

Date	Type	Amount	Payment denial	Record
Jan 29, 2026	Civil money penalty (fine)	$6,370	—	075294\|Fine\|137945

Scope × severity

Severity	Isolated	Pattern	Widespread
Immediate jeopardy	J·	K·	L·
Actual harm	G·	H·	I·
Potential harm	D31	E4	F·
Minimal	A·	B4	C1

By concept

Date	Tag	Deficiency	Scope / severity	Correction	Flags
Mar 17, 2026	K-0712	Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected May 5, 2026
Mar 17, 2026	F-0580	Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Apr 17, 2026
Mar 17, 2026	F-0684	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Apr 17, 2026
Mar 17, 2026	F-0689	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Apr 17, 2026
Mar 17, 2026	F-0810	Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Food, nutrition & hydration	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Apr 17, 2026
Mar 17, 2026	F-0645	PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	B · Minimal Pattern	Corrected Apr 17, 2026
Mar 17, 2026	F-0842	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	B · Minimal Pattern	Corrected Apr 17, 2026
Jan 29, 2026	F-0600	Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 11, 2026	Complaint
Feb 26, 2025	F-0684	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 21, 2025	Complaint
Jan 8, 2025	F-0626	Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 14, 2025	Complaint
Nov 21, 2024	F-0580	Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jan 3, 2025	Complaint
Nov 21, 2024	F-0689	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jan 3, 2025	Complaint
May 16, 2024	K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected May 23, 2024
May 16, 2024	K-0761	To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected May 23, 2024
May 16, 2024	F-0580	Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jul 2, 2024
May 16, 2024	F-0656	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jul 2, 2024
May 16, 2024	F-0687	Provide appropriate foot care. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Jul 2, 2024
May 16, 2024	F-0690	Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jul 2, 2024
May 16, 2024	F-0692	Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jul 2, 2024
May 16, 2024	F-0695	Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jul 2, 2024
May 16, 2024	F-0758	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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jul 2, 2024
May 16, 2024	F-0761	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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jul 2, 2024
May 16, 2024	F-0644	Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	B · Minimal Pattern	Corrected Jul 2, 2024
May 16, 2024	F-0880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Infection prevention	C · Minimal Widespread	Corrected Jul 2, 2024
Apr 3, 2024	F-0690	Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected May 7, 2024	Complaint
Mar 14, 2024	F-0580	Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Apr 23, 2024	Complaint
Mar 14, 2024	F-0770	Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. Administration Deficiencies · Administration & records	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Apr 23, 2024	Complaint
Nov 1, 2023	F-0609	Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Dec 12, 2023	Complaint
Nov 1, 2023	F-0684	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Dec 12, 2023	Complaint
Nov 1, 2023	F-0689	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Dec 12, 2023	Complaint
Jan 28, 2022	K-0345	Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 22, 2022
Jan 28, 2022	K-0363	Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 22, 2022
Jan 28, 2022	K-0712	Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 22, 2022
Jan 28, 2022	F-0550	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 11, 2022
Jan 28, 2022	F-0578	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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 11, 2022
Jan 28, 2022	F-0609	Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 11, 2022
Jan 28, 2022	F-0655	Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 11, 2022
Jan 28, 2022	F-0687	Provide appropriate foot care. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Mar 11, 2022
Jan 28, 2022	F-0690	Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 11, 2022
Jan 28, 2022	F-0645	PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	B · Minimal Pattern	Corrected Mar 11, 2022

“Corrected” does not erase a citation: the historical finding stays listed with its disposition. Narrative statements of deficiencies are not part of the CMS dataset; see Care Compare for the official inspection report.

Five-Star ratings

Federal · CMS

Overallstate 3

Health inspectionsstate 2.7

Staffingstate 3.1

Quality measuresstate 3.7

Long-stay QM

Short-stay QM

CMS ratings apply to CMS-certified nursing homes only and are relative within each state. They are not a guarantee of any individual resident’s experience.

Nurse staffing · hours per resident per day

Total nurse staffing3.67

State avg 3.90US avg 3.90

Registered nurse (RN)0.46

State avg 0.71US avg 0.69

Licensed practical nurse0.92

State avg 0.87US avg 0.86

Nurse aide2.30

State avg 2.33US avg 2.35

Weekend total nurse3.45

State avg 3.48US avg 3.43

Reported from Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) data, as published by CMS. Case-mix adjusted total: 3.71 (case-mix index 1.39).

Staff turnover

Total nursing staff turnover48.2%

State avg 37.3%US avg 45.3%

Registered nurse turnover40.0%

State avg 38.0%US avg 42.5%

Administrators who left0

State avg 1US avg 1

Health survey score

Cycle 1 standard survey: Mar 17, 2026
Cycle 1 health score: 28
Total weighted score: 40

Operating entity

Whispering Pines Rehabilitation and Nursing Center LLC

CMS legal business name of the certified provider. Operates this facility only.

VerifiedLinked by exact legal name

CMS chain

Not part of a CMS-reported chain.

Ownership disclosures

Disclosures

4

Organizations

0

Individuals

4

Direct & indirect ownership

Owners of record

Name	Type	Role (Carefield group)	CMS role text	Share	Since
Michael Bartolotta	Individual	Direct owner	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	50%	Aug 12, 2016
Louis Viteritti	Individual	Direct owner	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	50%	Aug 12, 2016

CMS Ownership file

All disclosed roles

Operator, owners, managers, officers and lenders are distinct roles and are never flattened into one entity. Organizations link across facilities by exact normalized legal name; individuals are listed per facility only.

Name	Type	Role (Carefield group)	CMS role text	Share	Since
Michael Bartolotta	Individual	Direct owner	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	50%	Aug 12, 2016
Louis Viteritti	Individual	Direct owner	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	50%	Aug 12, 2016
Michael Bartolotta	Individual	Managing employee	W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE	not provided	Jan 31, 2018
Louis Viteritti	Individual	Managing employee	W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE	not provided	Jan 31, 2018

No building or property record is linked to this facility yet. Parcel, assessor and building-permit joins will be added only where a valid site match exists.

Coordinates as published by CMS.

Address: 38 Talmadge Avenue, East Haven, CT 06512
ZIP: 06512
County: New Haven County FIPS 09009
Assigned by point in polygon Inferred
State: Connecticut
Urban / rural (CMS): Urban

Within ~25 km

Nearby nursing homes

Facility	Distance	Beds	Last inspection	Citations (window)	Fines
Ark Healthcare & Rehabilitation at Branford Hills 189 Alps Road, Branford, CT 06405 CCN 075296Abuse icon	1.5 km	190	May 19, 2026	541 IJ1 harm	$8,021
Apple Rehab Laurel Woods 451 North High Street, East Haven, CT 06512 CCN 075389	3.3 km	120	Aug 19, 2026	541 IJ2 harm	$65k
New Haven Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC 181 Clifton Street, New Haven, CT 06513 CCN 075397SFF CandidateAbuse icon	5.3 km	150	Feb 18, 2026	1032 IJ	$62k
Mary Wade Home 118 Clinton Ave, New Haven, CT 06513 CCN 075325Abuse icon	6 km	45	Apr 10, 2026	521 harm	$20k
Apple Rehab West Haven 308 Savin Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516 CCN 075403	7.3 km	90	Apr 28, 2026	841 harm1 open	$27k
Leeway, Inc 40 Albert Street, New Haven, CT 06511 CCN 075408	7.6 km	30	Dec 30, 2025	26	—
Advanced Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation 169 Davenport Avenue, New Haven, CT 06519 CCN 075348Abuse icon	7.6 km	226	Mar 31, 2026	853 harm	$195k
Grimes Center 1354 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06511 CCN 075275	8.3 km	114	Jan 30, 2026	26	—

Source	Record	Facts	Evidence	Source release	Retrieved
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	075294	name, address, phone, certification, certified_beds, ownership_type, legal_business_name, chain	Verified	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	075294	ratings, staffing, health_survey_score Five-Star ratings and PBJ staffing apply to the CMS-certified universe only.	Verified	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	075294	county_fips County assigned by locating CMS coordinates in Census county boundaries (the CMS county name did not match the Census code list).	Inferred	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026
Connecticut Nursing Facility Registry CT	2443	state_license, licensed_beds, licensee Linked to the CMS record by exact CCN.	Verified	Apr 30, 2026	Nov 7, 2026

Record-level source links for CCN 075294

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