Whispering Pines Lodge
2131 Alpine Road
Longview TX 75601
Phone: 9037578786
Abuse icon Special Focus watch list For profit - Corporation
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- Overall rating vs. the Texas average: 1.7 star lower (2.7), below average
- Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
- Overall rating vs. the Longview average: 0.7 star lower (1.7), below average
CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles. CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a persistent record of poor quality.
Facility details
Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.
| Certified beds | 116 |
| Average residents per day | 66.9 |
| Occupancy | 58% |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Chain | CREATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE (149 facilities) |
| County | Gregg |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 1994-09-21 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 675386 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 25 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.69 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.42 |
| Registered nurse turnover | 100.0% |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 97.3% |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 7 |
| Fines (total value) | $494,425 |
| Payment denials | 0 |
| Total penalties | 7 |
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Is Whispering Pines Lodge highly rated?
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 1, and quality measures 2.
How many beds does Whispering Pines Lodge have?
CMS certifies 116 beds; the facility reports an average of 66.9 residents per day (about 58% occupancy).
Does Whispering Pines Lodge have any fines or citations?
Yes. CMS records $494,425 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has Whispering Pines Lodge been cited for abuse?
CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles. CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a persistent record of poor quality.