A list of the most recent deficiencies for Whispering Pines Nursing and Rehab. The list is based on the information provided by CMS from both standard inspections and from complaints filed by residents.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-01-09 | 2024-01-10 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2023-11-29 | 2023-11-30 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-11-29 | 2023-11-30 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-11-29 | 2023-11-30 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2023-11-29 | 2023-11-30 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2023-06-23 | 2023-06-24 | Y |
| Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | Health | 2023-06-23 | 2023-06-24 | Y |
| Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2023-06-23 | 2023-06-24 | Y |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-20 | 2023-06-22 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-05-01 | 2023-05-02 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-05-01 | 2023-05-02 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-04-05 | 2023-04-20 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-04-05 | 2023-04-20 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2023-04-05 | 2023-04-20 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2023-04-05 | 2023-04-20 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-04-05 | 2023-04-20 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2023-04-05 | 2023-04-20 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2022-02-02 | 2022-02-22 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2022-02-02 | 2022-02-22 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-02-02 | 2022-02-22 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2022-02-02 | 2022-02-22 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2022-02-02 | 2022-02-22 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2022-02-02 | 2022-02-22 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-02-02 | 2022-02-22 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-09-08 | 2021-09-29 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2021-03-19 | 2021-03-17 | Y |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2020-10-20 | 2020-12-22 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-10-20 | 2020-12-22 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2020-10-20 | 2020-11-19 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2020-10-20 | 2020-11-19 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2020-10-20 | 2020-11-19 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2020-10-21 | 2020-10-22 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2020-10-21 | 2020-10-22 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2020-10-21 | 2020-10-22 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-10-21 | 2020-10-22 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2020-10-20 | 2020-10-22 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-20 | Not Fixed | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-01 | Not Fixed | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2020-10-20 | Not Fixed | N |
