Whispering Pines Lodge

2131 Alpine Rd, Longview TX, 75601


Resident Review Score
8.6
|
Most Loved

Starting price

$5,207

For this area
$$$

Whispering Pines Lodge is a nursing home in Longview, TX, with 116 certified beds. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living care and has an independent living option. This facility may offer respite stays. If this is something you need, you will need to find out if there are any additional restrictions on this option. Whispering Pines Lodge offers dental care to its residents.

Costs at this community start at $5,207 and range up to $5,410 per month. The average price in the community is $5,309, which is higher than the average cost of $4,205 for nursing home care in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is lower than the state average. Depending on the services the resident needs, additional care may increase the monthly cost. This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 3.4 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 1.3 hours with licensed nurses (0.3 by an RN and 1.0 by an LPN) and 2.1 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. See our amenity list below for more information.

There are four hospitals within 25 miles of Whispering Pines Lodge. The two closest hospitals are Longview Regional Medical Center, which is 1.6 miles away, and Good Shepherd Medical Center, which is 1.9 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 1, which means that it is in the bottom 20% of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The ratings for the staff of this facility are poor (rating of 1) and the quality ratings are average, with a rating of 3.

Some of the key amenities available at Whispering Pines Lodge are:

  • Outdoor Areas
  • Activity Center
  • Clubs & Communities


For personalized guidance, current availability, and help scheduling a tour, call our senior living advisors at1 (844) 240-4458 or reach the community directly at(903) 757-8786

Pricing for Whispering Pines Lodge

$4,205Avg. Local Starting Price
Whispering Pines Lodge$5,207

Starting price

  • Within 25 Miles$4,351
  • In Tyler-Longview (Lufkin-Nacogdoches) $4,205
  • In TX$4,573

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Resident Review Score
8.6
|
Most Loved
#2 in Longview, TX

Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved21
Loved3
Good1
Average0
Below Average4

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

This community has received a wealth of positive feedback from many reviewers, focusing on the high level of care and attention provided to its residents. Families and individuals expressed their gratitude for the compassionate and professional demeanor of the staff, which encompasses CNAs, nurses, doctors, and the hospice care team. The facility is consistently praised for its cleanliness and the quality of care, including specialized attention for residents with conditions such as Alzheimer's and schizophrenia. Activities and initiatives led by staff, like the celebration of National Nursing Home Week, contribute to a vibrant community atmosphere, ensuring residents are engaged and entertained.
However, not every aspect mentioned was exclusively positive. While specific criticisms were not frequently cited by multiple reviewers, the importance of addressing and rectifying any concerns to maintain the high standards of care and environment was implied. The responsiveness of the administration and staff to improve the facility and dedication to creating a welcoming, clean, and supportive environment for both rehabilitation and long-term care is highlighted as a strong point. Families have noted the facility's ability to make the transition and stay as pleasant as possible, appreciating the outstanding care, effective communication, and the consistent effort to ensure a great experience for residents and their families alike.

AI generated summary of real reviews

ANNUAL DATA

Whispering Pines Lodge


Availability

Each community has a certified number of beds that are available.

certified beds

116

Ratings

User ratings are a trustworthy source of information about a community.

overall

1

health inspection

2

quality

2

staff

1

Incidents

Incidents within a community must be reported and documented.

facility reported

1

infection control citations

0

fines

2

amount of fines

$79,633

Staff Hours (per resident per day)

licensed staff hours

1

total nurse hours

3

weekend nurse hours

3

weekend rn hours

0

Staff Turnover (per year)

nursing staff

61

registered nurses

50

administrators who left

0

Facility Details

  • Legal name

    WHISPERING PINES LODGE

  • Ownership type

    For profit - Corporation

  • Federal Provider Number

    675386

  • Provider SSA county code

    570

  • Certification

    Medicare and Medicaid

  • Medicaid start date

    September 21, 1994

  • Type of council

    Resident

  • Ownership change in last 12 months

    No

  • Health inspection in last 2 years

    No

  • Located in hospital

    No

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community

    No

Amenities

Whispering Pines Lodge


Outdoor Areas
Activity Center
Clubs & Communities

Complaints


$0 In Fines Imposed

0 Total Fines Imposed

14 Health Standard Deficiencies

18 Total Deficiencies Reported

1 Payment Denials

1 Penalties Imposed

5 Total Incidents Reported

6 Health Complaint Deficiencies

6 Total Complaints Reported

Occupancy


116 Total Units

86 Current Occupants

Activities & Fitness


Activity Centre

Clubs & Communities

Library & Computer Lounge

Services


Beauty Salon & Barber Shop

Accommodations


Cable TV

Outdoor Areas

Care


Cardiac Care

Dental Care

Dialysis

Hospice

Memory Care

Nurses

Offers Resident/family Counciling

Pain Management

Podiatry Services

Stroke Care

Additional Features


Certified By Medicare And Medicaid

Medicare Participant Since 09/21/1994

Dining & Nutrition


Meals Provided

Hospitals


Longview Regional Medical Center

2901 N 4Th Street

Distance: 1.6 miles

Good Shepherd Medical Center

700 East Marshall Avenue

Distance: 1.9 miles

Select Specialty Hospital - Longview

700 East Marshall Avenue

Distance: 1.9 miles

Resident Review Score
N/A
|
Not Enough Reviews
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8.3
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Loved
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Loved
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Preferred Provider

Longview Regional Medical Center

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Starting at

$5,207

For this area
$$$

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