Whispering Pines Lodge
Whispering Pines Lodge is a 116-bed nursing home in Longview, Texas. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 1994-09-21. It averages 66.9 residents a day.
What harm was found in the violations cited at Whispering Pines Lodge?
CMS lists 60 health-inspection deficiencies for Whispering Pines Lodge, all of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is K; the most recent health inspection was 2026-02-20.
| Survey date | Tag | Deficiency | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-20 | F0678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | J |
| 2026-02-02 | F0675 | Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. | E |
| 2026-02-02 | F0557, F0761, F0880, F0921 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. / 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. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D |
| 2026-01-07 | F0558, F0680, F0839 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. / Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. | E |
| 2026-01-07 | F0585, F0677, F0679, F0761, F0880, F0919 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. / 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. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D |
| 2025-09-13 | F0600, F0689, F0725 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | K |
| 2025-09-13 | F0580, F0693, F0697 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. / Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | J |
| 2025-09-13 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E |
| 2025-09-13 | F0550, F0602, F0610 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D |
| 2025-07-16 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J |
| 2025-04-16 | F0558, F0689, F0919 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D |
| 2025-03-29 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J |
| 2025-03-10 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | J |
| 2025-02-27 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J |
| 2024-10-03 | F0758 | 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. | J |
| 2024-10-03 | F0645, F0679, F0692, F0755, F0759, F0760 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities / Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. / Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E |
| 2024-10-03 | F0655, F0656, F0677, F0695, F0813, F0880 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D |
| 2024-09-04 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D |
| 2023-10-04 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D |
| 2023-09-13 | F0550, F0558, F0656, F0677, F0680 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | E |
| 2023-09-13 | F0582, F0684, F0686, F0692, F0758, F0761, F0880 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. / 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. / 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. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D |
| 2023-08-23 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D |
Why was Whispering Pines Lodge fined 7 times?
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-20 | Fine | $79,863 |
| 2025-09-13 | Fine | $168,194 |
| 2025-07-16 | Fine | $16,432 |
| 2025-03-10 | Fine | $17,641 |
| 2025-03-10 | Fine | $17,641 |
| 2025-02-27 | Fine | $9,479 |
| 2024-10-03 | Fine | $182,239 |
How is Whispering Pines Lodge staffed?
| Measure | This facility | TX average |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.42483 | 3.38539 |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 97.3 | 55.3 |
| Average number of residents per day | 66.9 | 75.8 |
Who owns Whispering Pines Lodge, and what chain is it in?
Whispering Pines Lodge is registered with CMS as For profit - Corporation, operates under the legal business name LONGVIEW III ENTERPRISES LLC and belongs to the CREATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE chain.
| Role | Owner | Association date |
|---|---|---|
| W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | HUGGINS, LINDA | since 01/01/2019 |
| OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | CREATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE INC, BLAKE, GARY, BLAKE, MALISA | since 01/01/2019 |
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