Whispering Hills Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
Mount Vernon, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 366014) · 44 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (740) 397-9626 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Whispering Hills Rehabilitation And Nursing Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Ohio state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Whispering Hills reports total nurse staffing of about 2.97 hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 47.1% and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.
Whispering Hills has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Whispering Hills Rehabilitation And Nursing Center is a 44-certified-bed skilled nursing facility in Mount Vernon, Knox County, Ohio, with an average of 39.7 residents. It operates as a for-profit limited liability company and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved for participation in September 1995.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Ohio state average of 3.15. The rating is composed of a health inspection rating of 3 stars, a quality measure rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 2.97 hours per resident per day, including about 0.59 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.1%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility status noted for this facility in the provided data.
Whispering Hills is part of the Garden Healthcare Group chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.5 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare. Families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Ohio state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 2.97 hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 2 stars and nursing turnover of 47.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated for this facility in the available data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 44 beds with an average of 39.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Garden Healthcare Group chain, which operates 6 facilities averaging 2.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on September 1, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on health inspections (3 stars here), staffing (2 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and an overall composite rating (4 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7403979626 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7403979626 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/366014?state=OH.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.