Whispering Pines Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
East Haven, South Central Ct County, Connecticut · CCN 075294 · For-profit (LLC) · not part of a chain
CMS rates Whispering Pines Rehabilitation And Nursing Center 4 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 90 certified beds, 79 residents a day on average. 34 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 at immediate jeopardy; no fines on record.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 2 / 2 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 3.72367 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.42322 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 3.50725 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 43.9% (registered nurses 45.5%) |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-17 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-17 |
| 2026-03-17 | 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 · tag F0580 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-17 |
| 2026-03-17 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-17 |
| 2026-03-17 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0810 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-17 |
| 2026-03-17 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0645 |
B No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-17 |
| 2026-03-17 | 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 · tag F0842 |
B No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-17 |
| 2026-01-29 complaint survey |
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 · tag F0600 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-11 |
| 2025-02-26 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-03-21 |
| 2025-01-08 complaint survey |
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0626 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-14 |
| 2024-11-21 complaint survey |
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 · tag F0580 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-01-03 |
| 2024-11-21 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-01-03 |
| 2024-05-16 | Provide appropriate foot care. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0687 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-02 |
| 2024-05-16 | 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 · tag F0580 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-02 |
| 2024-05-16 | 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 · tag F0656 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-02 |
| 2024-05-16 | 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 · tag F0690 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-02 |
| 2024-05-16 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0692 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-02 |
| 2024-05-16 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-02 |
| 2024-05-16 | 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 · tag F0758 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-02 |
| 2024-05-16 | 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 · tag F0761 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-02 |
| 2024-05-16 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
C No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-02 |
| 2024-05-16 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0644 |
B No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-02 |
| 2024-04-03 complaint survey |
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 · tag F0690 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-07 |
| 2024-03-14 complaint survey |
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 · tag F0580 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-23 |
| 2024-03-14 complaint survey |
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0770 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-23 |
| 2023-11-01 complaint survey |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-12-12 |
| 2023-11-01 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-12-12 |
| 2023-11-01 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-12-12 |
| 2022-01-28 | Provide appropriate foot care. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0687 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-03-11 |
| 2022-01-28 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-03-11 |
| 2022-01-28 | 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 · tag F0578 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-03-11 |
| 2022-01-28 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-03-11 |
| 2022-01-28 | 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 · tag F0655 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-03-11 |
| 2022-01-28 | 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 · tag F0690 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-03-11 |
| 2022-01-28 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0645 |
B No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-03-11 |
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials on record since 2023.
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | 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 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in South Central Ct County.