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Whispering Pines Gracious Retirement Living

7501 Lead Mine Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615

Independent Living
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For Pricing & Availability

(800) 780-8101

To Reach a Resident

(919) 569-5228

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $4,374
One Bedroom
Estimated $5,509
Two Bedroom
Estimated $6,775

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $5,499
  • Average State Price: $4,436
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Whispering Pines Gracious Retirement Living Description

    Whispering Pines Gracious Retirement Living is a community that offers independent living and is about 7.7 miles outside Raleigh, North Carolina and is part of the Hawthorn Senior Living network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and suite room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 8.9 out of 10 making it the 15th highest rated community in the city out of 45 communities. See more information on reviews.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Community Reviews

    8.9
    Whispering Pines Gracious Retirement Living
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 88 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 15 out of 45 communities in Raleigh
  • Ranking in State: 178 out of 1042 communities in NC
  • Food and Dining A

    Value for Price A

    Activities B

    Facility and Grounds A

    Care A

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A


    Employee Reviews

    6.6
    Hawthorn Senior Living
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 365 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in North Carolina

    Employee Pay C

    Employee Staff B

    Employee Culture B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Many reviewers praise Whispering Pines for its beautiful apartments, grounds, and sense of community.
    • The staff, including management, food services, cleaning crew, activities coordinators, and home health staff, are noted as organized, receptive, and invested in the residents.
    • Activities such as bingo and the quality of meals, including grilled cheese, are highlighted as positives.
    • Some reviewers specifically mention the excellent care and attention their loved ones received, making them feel at home and cared for.
    • The fostering of community, shared meals, and the absence of separate costs for meals are appreciated.
    • The facility is described as clean, well-maintained, and a great place for seniors and for care.
    • One reviewer, who recently started working at Whispering Pines, praises the management, residents, food, and cleanliness of the facility.

    Negative Reviews:

    • One reviewer had a negative experience with customer service during a phone inquiry, describing the staff as unprofessional.
    • A few reviews mention dissatisfaction with the food quality.
    • There is a mention of a workplace issue involving perceived unfair treatment and racism by a staff member.

    Mixed Reviews:

    • A couple of reviews are neutral, with one simply stating the facility is "okay" and another describing it as "fine, clean well maintained" without further detail.

    Overall, Whispering Pines receives a majority of positive feedback for its community atmosphere, staff engagement, and resident care, with a few areas noted for improvement.


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    Health

    Medication reminders

    Fitness programs


    Services

    All utilities


    Activities

    Planned activities and events

    Concerts

    Theater

    Writing classes

    Movies

    Group outings


    Community Amenities

    Weekly housekeeping and linen service

    Laundry

    Guest suite


    Room Amenities

    Cable TV service


    Dining

    Three chef-prepared meals daily

    Chef-prepared meals

    Homemade meals

    Nutritional choices

    Snacks

    Beverages


    Transportation

    Transportation to doctor’s appointments

    Scheduled transportation

    Shopping trips

    Day trips



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Raleigh which is 7.7 miles away and has a population of 451,066 (small city).
    • The average income is $120,938, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 84
      • Low Temperature: 43
      • Average Temperature: 64.6
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 159 days of rain, 4 days of snow and 200 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.1 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 32.8 years old, low compared to other cities.
    • 3.71% of the population are Veterans which is a low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 14.41% of the population are Foreign-born which is a average percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 5% Asian, 27% Black or African-American, 10% Hispanic or Latino, and 55% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 6.32 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.63 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 2.57 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 1.05 incidents per 100 people

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    Supermarkets

    Food Lion
    0.3 miles away
    Harris Teeter
    0.9 miles away
    Acadian Industrial Textiles
    1.0 miles away
    Covalent Chemical LLC
    1.1 miles away
    Aldi
    1.1 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Six Forks Rd at Sawmill Rd
    0.9 miles away
    Six Forks Rd at Horizon Dr
    0.9 miles away
    Six Forks Rd at Crown Oaks Ct
    0.9 miles away
    Six Forks Rd at Mourning Dove Rd
    0.9 miles away
    Creedmoor Rd at Sawmill Rd (NB)
    0.9 miles away

    Banks

    BB&T
    0.9 miles away
    First National Bank
    0.9 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    0.9 miles away
    First Citizens Bank
    0.9 miles away
    RTP Federal Credit Union
    1.0 miles away

    Hospitals

    WakeMed North Family Health & Women’s Hospital
    4.0 miles away
    Duke Raleigh Hospital
    4.4 miles away
    UNC REX Healthcare
    5.0 miles away
    Keystone Chiropractic
    7.1 miles away
    WakeMed Health & Hospitals: Raleigh Medical Park
    7.8 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Rite Aid
    1.0 miles away
    Walgreens
    1.5 miles away
    Medicap Pharmacy
    2.2 miles away
    CVS
    4.1 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    4.3 miles away

    Dentists

    Drs Parker and McDaniel
    0.9 miles away
    Village Dental
    0.9 miles away
    Dr. Don Kindrachuk and Dr. Kevin Gilchrist
    0.9 miles away
    Dr. Randal Benefield Family Dentistry
    0.9 miles away
    Cheek-Hill Orthodontics
    1.0 miles away

    Parks

    Sawmill Trail Greenway
    0.5 miles away
    Idolbrook Park
    0.8 miles away
    Williams Park
    0.8 miles away
    Shelley Lake Park
    0.9 miles away
    Bent Creek Trail Greenway
    1.0 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Crabtree Valley Mall
    2.9 miles away
    Triangle Town Center
    4.9 miles away
    The Royal
    6.3 miles away
    Cary Towne Center
    9.2 miles away
    Battle Bridge Shopping Center
    12.7 miles away

    Culture

    North Raleigh Arts & Creative Theatre
    0.3 miles away
    Gaddy-Hamrick Art Center
    5.9 miles away
    Wainwright Music Center
    6.0 miles away
    Raleigh Little Theatre
    6.3 miles away
    Rose Garden Amphitheatre
    6.3 miles away

    Restaurants

    Kai Sushi & Sake Bar
    0.2 miles away
    Imperial Garden
    0.2 miles away
    Gonza Tacos Y Tequila
    0.3 miles away
    Papa's Pizza & Subs
    0.3 miles away
    Tokyo House
    0.8 miles away

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