Nursing Homes · Longview, TX
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Whispering Pines Lodge
2131 Alpine Road · Longview, TX 75601 · 116 certified beds
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About Whispering Pines Lodge
Whispering Pines Lodge is a nursing home in Longview, Texas. Its capacity is 116 beds, the same as the Gregg County median for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Creative Solutions in Healthcare. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 60 citations, the most recent on February 20, 2026. CMS also lists 7 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.15 hours per resident per day. It is one of 9 nursing homes listed in Longview. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Texas Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program at 1-800-252-2412. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this nursing home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which is for nursing homes with a history of serious quality issues. About the program.
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
1.0Quality measures
1.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (60)
Records from August 2023 to February 2026.
February 20, 2026
Tag F0678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected February 21, 2026.
February 2, 2026
Tag F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 3, 2026.
February 2, 2026
Tag F0675Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 3, 2026.
February 2, 2026
Tag F0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 3, 2026.
February 2, 2026
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 3, 2026.
February 2, 2026
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 3, 2026.
January 7, 2026
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 8, 2026.
January 7, 2026
Tag F0839Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 8, 2026.
January 7, 2026
Tag F0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 8, 2026.
January 7, 2026
Tag F0585Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 8, 2026.
January 7, 2026
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 8, 2026.
January 7, 2026
Tag F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 15, 2026.
January 7, 2026
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 8, 2026.
January 7, 2026
Tag F0680Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 8, 2026.
January 7, 2026
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 8, 2026.
September 13, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity K: pattern, immediate jeopardy. Corrected September 14, 2025.
September 13, 2025
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 14, 2025.
September 13, 2025
Tag F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity K: pattern, immediate jeopardy. Corrected September 14, 2025.
September 13, 2025
Tag F0693Ensure 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.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected September 14, 2025.
September 13, 2025
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity K: pattern, immediate jeopardy. Corrected September 14, 2025.
Penalties (7)
Total fines: $534,491
February 20, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $122,865 against this nursing home on February 20, 2026.
September 13, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $168,194 against this nursing home on September 13, 2025.
July 16, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $16,432 against this nursing home on July 16, 2025.
March 10, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $17,641 against this nursing home on March 10, 2025.
March 10, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $17,641 against this nursing home on March 10, 2025.
February 27, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $9,479 against this nursing home on February 27, 2025.
October 3, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $182,239 against this nursing home on October 3, 2024.
Staffing
3.15 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 3.78 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Creative Solutions in Healthcare, a chain of 150 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.3 overall, 2.7 for health inspections, 1.4 for staffing, 3.4 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Texas.
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