WHISPERING PINES REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
38 TALMADGE AVENUE, East Haven, CT 06512
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How WHISPERING PINES REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER Compares
WHISPERING PINES REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER is a 90-bed for-profit nursing facility in East Haven, Connecticut. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Connecticut average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (8.4%) is above the Connecticut average of 3.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 90 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in East Haven, the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Connecticut average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 20.2% — worse than the Connecticut average of 17.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 8.4% — worse than the Connecticut average of 3.4% (145% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.9% — better than the Connecticut average of 4.2% (31% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 39.2% — worse than the Connecticut average of 24.5% (60% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Connecticut averages across 191 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask WHISPERING PINES REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WHISPERING PINES REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER with other nursing homes in East Haven.
How is WHISPERING PINES REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is WHISPERING PINES REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 8.4% here versus 3.4% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help WHISPERING PINES REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.9% here versus 4.2% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does WHISPERING PINES REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 90 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WHISPERING PINES REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains WHISPERING PINES REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER's rating advantage in East Haven?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around East Haven
East Haven sits in New Haven County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.4% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Connecticut as a whole (17.2% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 148,857 (17.4%)
- Median age
- 40.5 years
- Median household income
- $71,370
- Median home value
- $252,300
Demographics for New Haven County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near East Haven.
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