Whispering Pines Lodge in Longview, TX

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Whispering Pines Lodge in Longview, TX

Whispering Pines Lodge is a nursing home community in Longview, TX.

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2131 Alpine Road, Longview, TX 75601

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.1 from 79 reviews
5 stars
54
4 stars
6
3 stars
3
2 stars
4
1 stars
12

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Whispering Pines Lodge Costs & Pricing

Whispering Pines Lodge offers competitive pricing for its accommodations, particularly when compared to both Harrison County and the broader Texas market. For semi-private rooms, the lodge charges $2,846 per month, a figure that aligns with the county's rates but comes in significantly lower than the state average of $3,680. In terms of private rooms, Whispering Pines Lodge sets its monthly fee at $3,415, which is slightly higher than Harrison County's average of $3,059 but remains more affordable than Texas's median cost of $4,096. Overall, Whispering Pines Lodge provides an appealing option for individuals seeking quality care without the financial strain typically associated with similar facilities in the region.

Floor plansWhispering Pines LodgeHarrison CountyTexas
Semi-Private$2,846$2,846$3,680
Private$3,415$3,059$4,096

Overall Review of Whispering Pines Lodge

common 33 reviews mention this

Staff are caring and responsive

Residents and families frequently describe staff as caring and responsive to concerns.

Across the reviews, people repeatedly mention attentive, helpful staff who check in, respond to needs, and handle issues once they’re raised. Some families specifically highlight follow-up calls, supportive communication during transitions, and staff pitching in when workloads are heavy. Not every review is positive, but even critical reviews often include details about how staff handled—or failed to handle—daily needs.

common 13 reviews mention this

Rehab and nursing support

Reviews describe hands-on nursing and therapy help after surgery and for ongoing care needs.

Several residents and families describe skilled nursing and rehab support, including therapy that helped with mobility and daily functioning. One reviewer praises care for a dementia diagnosis, including assistance with feeding, dressing, and walking. Other reviews are less positive, citing problems like missed meals, medication issues, and skin care concerns such as bed sores and repositioning.

common 5 reviews mention this

Meal quality and daily dining

Families mention both well-prepared meals and, in some cases, missed or insufficient food.

Positive mentions focus on nutritious, well-prepared meals and satisfaction with what’s served. One review also notes structured meals as part of day-to-day experience. On the downside, at least one family member reports an evening meal was not brought as expected and describes bringing food themselves.

differentiator 4 reviews mention this

Dementia and secure-unit experiences

Reviews point to dementia-focused care, including experiences connected to a locked unit.

Some families describe dementia care as supportive and attentive, including steady communication and respectful treatment over time. Others reference an advertised locked-down dementia setting and raise concerns about how placements or stages were handled. There’s enough shared mention here to suggest the secure-unit or dementia programming is a significant part of what reviewers remember most.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Staffing shortfalls show up

Several reviewers attribute gaps in care to short staffing and sparse coverage.

A recurring concern is that staffing levels affected how well basic needs were met, including one reviewer warning about understaffing. Another review describes the facility as short on staff, and a separate complaint says staff were sparse enough that essentials weren’t consistently addressed. A few of the most critical stories tie issues directly to day-to-day supervision rather than isolated one-off incidents.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 116 resident community capacity 116 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Gregg County (9 miles away) Gregg County (9 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • The Jalapeno Tree (1.1 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (1.2 miles)
  • Posados Cafe (1.8 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2 miles)
  • Fisherman's Market & Restaurant (2 miles)
  • Jack In The Box (2 miles)
  • Wendy's (2 miles)

Physicians

  • East Texas Hearing Solutions (1.2 miles)
  • Longview Gastroenterology Clinic (1.3 miles)
  • Physician's Surgery Center of Longview (1.4 miles)
  • Texas Oncology-Longview Cancer Center (1.5 miles)
  • East Texas Ear, Nose, & Throat (1.5 miles)
  • Adolescent Care Team (1.6 miles)
  • Dr Plan (1.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Super 1 Foods (1.4 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • QVL Phamacy Holdings (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • Med-Shop Total Care Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Mobberly Baptist Church (1.4 miles)
  • St Mary's Catholic Church (2 miles)
  • First United Methodist Church (2.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Longview Regional Medical Center (1.6 miles)
  • Good Shepherd Medical Center (1.8 miles)
  • Good Shepherd Ambulatory Surgical Center (1.9 miles)
  • Select Specialty Hospital (1.9 miles)
  • Shepherd Good Hospital (1.9 miles)
  • Good Shepherd (1.9 miles)
  • CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center (1.9 miles)

Parks

  • Akin Park (1.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Nanny Goat's Cafe & Feed Bin (2 miles)
  • Panera Bread (2.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.2 miles)

Theaters

  • Longview STM 14 & RPX (2 miles)

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