Whispering Pines Nursing and Rehab, LLC
50 Wolverton Ave, Ripon, WI 54971
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Whispering Pines Nursing and Rehab, LLC Compares
Whispering Pines Nursing and Rehab, LLC is a 50-bed for-profit nursing facility in Ripon, Wisconsin. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Wisconsin average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 4 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (11.8%) is above the Wisconsin average of 5.0% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 50 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 65% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Wisconsin average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.7% — worse than the Wisconsin average of 15.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Wisconsin average of 3.3% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 11.8% — worse than the Wisconsin average of 5.0% (136% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.3% — worse than the Wisconsin average of 22.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Wisconsin averages across 323 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Whispering Pines Nursing and Rehab, LLC
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Whispering Pines Nursing and Rehab, LLC with other nursing homes in Ripon.
What keeps Whispering Pines Nursing and Rehab, LLC's quality measures rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Whispering Pines Nursing and Rehab, LLC keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 3.3% across Wisconsin. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Whispering Pines Nursing and Rehab, LLC doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 11.8% here versus 5.0% across Wisconsin. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Whispering Pines Nursing and Rehab, LLC's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 65% occupancy across 50 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Whispering Pines Nursing and Rehab, LLC?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Whispering Pines Nursing and Rehab, LLC?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Ripon
Ripon sits in Fond du Lac County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.4% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Wisconsin as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 18,843 (18.4%)
- Median age
- 41.7 years
- Median household income
- $64,147
- Median home value
- $162,600
Demographics for Fond du Lac County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Ripon.
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