Nursing home

Whispering Pines Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

38 Talmadge Avenue, East Haven, CT, 06512

Ownership type: For profit - Limited Liability company.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 4 out of 54of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 4-star overall rating for Whispering Pines Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, with 29 inspection citations on record. Federal records include $12,740 in the current dataset.
CMS overall
4
of 5
Health inspection
4
of 5
Staffing
3
of 5
Quality measures
2
of 5
Certified beds
90
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall4 of 5
Health inspection4 of 5
Staffing3 of 5
Quality measures2 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 4
15
South Central Ct Co. avg 2.87Connecticut avg 3.02This facility
This facility: 4 of 5. South Central Ct Co. avg: 2.87. Connecticut avg: 3.02.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

29
Citations on record
0
Higher severity (G–L)
12
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
72022
42023
152024
22025
12026
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

1 record · $12,740 total · Jan 29, 2026
  1. Jan 29, 2026$12,740

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)20.19%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)2.87%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)8.42%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Ownership

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Bartolotta, Michael5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Viteritti, Louis5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Bartolotta, MichaelW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Viteritti, LouisW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near South Central Ct County.

38 Talmadge Avenue, East Haven
South Central Ct County · CT · 06512
90 certified beds41.2630, -72.8640

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Windsor
CCN 075011
Windsor, CT223Not shown$19,432
Montowese Center for Health & Rehabilitation
CCN 075017
North Haven, CT213Not shown$19,344
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Glen Hill
CCN 075031
Danbury, CT432Not shown$0
Carolton Chronic & Convalescent Hospital Inc
CCN 075034
Fairfield, CT113Not shown$0
Apple Rehab Farmington Valley
CCN 075044
Plainville, CT333Not shown$0
Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center, Inc
CCN 075047
Shelton, CT222Not shown$8,018

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Frequently asked questions

What is Whispering Pines Rehabilitation and Nursing Center's CMS rating?

Whispering Pines Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has a 4-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing, and 2 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Whispering Pines Rehabilitation and Nursing Center located?

Whispering Pines Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is located at 38 Talmadge Avenue, East Haven, CT, 06512 in South Central Ct County, and CMS lists 90 certified beds.

Does Whispering Pines Rehabilitation and Nursing Center have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $12,740 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for Whispering Pines Rehabilitation and Nursing Center over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Whispering Pines Rehabilitation and Nursing Center's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Whispering Pines Rehabilitation and Nursing Center's CMS overall rating is 4 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 2.87 across 23 facilities in South Central Ct County, and 3.02 across Connecticut. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Whispering Pines Rehabilitation and Nursing Center's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Whispering Pines Rehabilitation and Nursing Center's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
075294
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds
90
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 29 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Jan 29, 20260600DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 11, 2026
Feb 26, 20250684DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 21, 2025
Jan 8, 20250626DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 14, 2025
Nov 21, 20240580DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 3, 2025
Nov 21, 20240689DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 3, 2025
May 16, 20240580DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 2, 2024
May 16, 20240644BStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 2, 2024
May 16, 20240656DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 2, 2024
May 16, 20240687EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 2, 2024
May 16, 20240690DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 2, 2024
May 16, 20240692DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 2, 2024
May 16, 20240695DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 2, 2024
May 16, 20240758DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 2, 2024
May 16, 20240761DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 2, 2024
May 16, 20240880CStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 2, 2024
Apr 3, 20240690DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 7, 2024
Mar 14, 20240580DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 23, 2024
Mar 14, 20240770DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 23, 2024
Nov 1, 20230609DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 12, 2023
Nov 1, 20230684DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 12, 2023
Nov 1, 20230689DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 12, 2023
May 30, 20230689DComplaintPast Non-ComplianceMay 16, 2023
Jan 28, 20220550DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 11, 2022
Jan 28, 20220578DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 11, 2022
Jan 28, 20220609DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 11, 2022
Showing the 25 most recent of 29 citations.

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