Whispering Pines Personal Care Home
Assisted Living & Residential Care · Athens, GA

Whispering Pines Personal Care Home

Assisted Living & Residential Care · Athens, GA

Overview of Whispering Pines Personal Care Home

Located in the heart of Athens, Georgia, Whispering Pines radiates tranquility. With a capacity of 50 beds, this residence is dedicated to providing exceptional assisted living healthcare that is not only of the highest quality but also remarkably affordable. The home takes pride in offering top-tier long-term care at a fraction of the average costs associated with assisted living, underscoring their commitment to accessible and compassionate care for all. Within this nurturing environment, residents benefit from the expertise of skilled caregivers who undergo specialized training to create a secure and supportive space for seniors.

The range of services provided is extensive, encompassing impeccable meal preparation and scheduling, efficient housekeeping and laundry services, and thorough medication management. The community is also a hub of activity and engagement, with an array of entertainment options and community activities that span from festive holiday celebrations and social gatherings to cognitive exercises and live music performances on a weekly basis. In every facet of its offerings, Whispering Pines stands as a true testament to its dedication to fostering a peaceful and enriching environment where seniors can thrive.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #43 / 409Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 43rd out of 409 assisted living communities we track in Georgia for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Georgia facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
23 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #300 / 448Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 300th out of 448 assisted living communities we track in Georgia for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Georgia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
23 / 100

About This Community

License Details

Facility TypeAdult Day Center
IssuanceFebruary 12, 2003
CountyClarke

Ownership & Operating Entity

Whispering Pines Personal Care Home is administered by Ms. Susan Snead.

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Registered Nurse Oversight
Medication ManagementSupport with organizing, administering, and monitoring medicines can help prevent missed or incorrect doses.

Additional Services

5 services
Two Nutritious Snacks Daily
Ccsp Program ParticipationThe Community Care Services Program (CCSP) is a Georgia Medicaid waiver supporting community-based care as an alternative to nursing-home placement, potentially helping eligible families pay for services.
Source Program Participation
HousekeepingListed as: Routine housekeeping
Laundry & LinenListed as: In-house laundry services · Linens, pillows, sheets and blankets included

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Living Areas and Social Spaces with Tv
Activities
Live Music
Holiday Socials

Room Accommodations

Building TypeSingle-story
Room Types
Private Room

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Inspection History

In Georgia, the Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division conducts unannounced inspections to ensure facilities adhere to state health and safety requirements.

Since 2017 · 9 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
31 deficiencies 9 inspections

ALM Inspection Grade Unavailable

Not published

We don't have enough verified data to publish an inspection grade for this facility — a missing grade reflects what we've been able to verify, not the facility's quality.

ALM Inspection Grade unavailable: limited inspection data.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Georgia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2017 vs. Georgia state average
Overall vs. GA average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (63% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (240% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityGA Averagevs. GA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 3119.0 This facility has 63% more total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (31 vs. GA avg 19).↑ 63% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 3.41.0 This facility has 240% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (3.4 vs. GA avg 1).↑ 240% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityGA Averagevs. GA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 916.0 This facility has had 44% fewer total inspections than the Georgia average (9 vs. GA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 44% fewer

Places of interest near Whispering Pines Personal Care Home

Address 3.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Athens's city center to Whispering Pines Personal Care Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Athens

Info below is compiled from the GA Dept. of Community Health (DCH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Orchard at Athens
AL
MC
Athens
110
Facility 110
GA AVG 76
Rank #62 / 408
Yes
42
Facility 42
GA AVG 37
Rank #191 / 448
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
6
Facility 6
GA AVG 11
Rank #256 / 409
Leslie Finkley14
5
Facility 5
GA AVG 18
Rank #181 / 366
0.4
Facility 0.4
GA AVG 1.1
Rank #141 / 366
Arbor Terrace of Athens
AL
MC
Athens (Georgia Square Mall)
75
Facility 75
GA AVG 76
Rank #179 / 408
Yes
46
Facility 46
GA AVG 37
Rank #166 / 448
Studio / Suite
13
Facility 13
GA AVG 11
Rank #79 / 409
Dyana Roberts23
19
Facility 19
GA AVG 18
Rank #306 / 366
0.8
Facility 0.8
GA AVG 1.1
Rank #230 / 366
Oaks at Cedar Shoals
AL
MC
RC
Athens (Park East)
50
Facility 50
GA AVG 76
Rank #277 / 408
Yes
50
Facility 50
GA AVG 37
Rank #139 / 448
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
5
Facility 5
GA AVG 11
Rank #284 / 409
Christina Sorrells5
9
Facility 9
GA AVG 18
Rank #241 / 366
1.8
Facility 1.8
GA AVG 1.1
Rank #337 / 366
Presbyterian Village Athens
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Athens
100
Facility 100
GA AVG 76
Rank #82 / 408
Yes
10
Facility 10
GA AVG 37
Rank #381 / 448
Apartement / Cottage / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
5
Facility 5
GA AVG 11
Rank #284 / 409
Cameron Honeycutt7
1
Facility 1
GA AVG 18
Rank #74 / 366
0.1
Facility 0.1
GA AVG 1.1
Rank #74 / 366
Whispering Pines Personal Care Home
AL
RESC
Athens (Park East)-Yes
23
Facility 23
GA AVG 37
Rank #300 / 448
-
23
Facility 23
GA AVG 11
Rank #43 / 409
Ms. Susan Snead9
31
Facility 31
GA AVG 18
Rank #341 / 366
3.4
Facility 3.4
GA AVG 1.1
Rank #362 / 366

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other GA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in Georgia

Whispering Pines Personal Care Home is in Athens, Georgia. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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In-home & community support

Community Care Services Program

Georgia Medicaid CCSP

Eligibility

General
Older adults and people with qualifying disabilities who are Medicaid-eligible and meet nursing-facility level of care; choose community care and participate in only one waiver.
GA specifics
CCSP and SOURCE operate within the Elderly and Disabled Waiver Program. Waiting lists and capacity limits apply.

What it provides

  • Case management; adult day care; alternative living services; personal care; home-delivered meals and caregiver respite as authorized.
Caregiver support

Family Caregiver Support Program

Family Caregiver Support Program (Georgia)

Who it is for
Family or informal caregivers of an adult 60+ or of someone of any age with dementia

Eligibility

General
Adult family or informal caregivers of adults age 60 or older or people of any age with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder. The federal program also supports specified older-relative caregiver categories.

What it provides

  • Caregiver information and access assistance; counseling and training; support groups; respite and limited supplemental services under the federal caregiver-support framework.
In-home & community support

Home and Community Based Services

Georgia Non-Medicaid Home and Community Based Services

Eligibility

General
Adults age 60 and older and their caregivers; particular services have their own assessment and access rules.
GA specifics
This is a group of non-Medicaid aging services, not a uniform daily-care entitlement.

What it provides

  • Non-Medicaid home/community supports; including nutrition; in-home assistance and caregiver services as available.
In-home & community support

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program

Eligibility

General
Medicaid-eligible older adults or people with disabilities who meet nursing-facility level of care and the Elderly and Disabled Waiver requirements.
GA specifics
SOURCE is within EDWP; nursing-facility level of care is required.

What it provides

  • Care coordination and authorized home/community services such as adult day health; personal support; alternative living; meals and respite.
Returning home

Money Follows the Person (MFP)

Georgia Money Follows the Person (MFP)

Eligibility

General
People in qualifying inpatient facilities who meet institutional level of care, have Medicaid for at least one day before transition and move to a qualified community residence. A transition screening is required.

What it provides

  • Transition planning and approved help such as deposits; furnishings; moving costs and accessibility changes to support a move from institutional care to community living.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Georgia Medicare Savings Program

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing

Eligibility

General
Medicare beneficiaries meeting the applicable state Medicare Savings Program eligibility rules.
GA specifics
Applications are administered by the state Medicaid program.

What it provides

  • Assistance with Medicare premiums and; for qualified QMB beneficiaries; Medicare-covered deductibles and coinsurance. The qualifying category determines which costs are paid.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Whispering Pines Personal Care Home

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 What neighborhood is Whispering Pines Personal Care Home in?
Whispering Pines Personal Care Home is in the Park East neighborhood of Athens.
02 Is Whispering Pines Personal Care Home in a walkable area?
Whispering Pines Personal Care Home has a walk score of 23. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
03 How long has Whispering Pines Personal Care Home been in business?
Whispering Pines Personal Care Home has been operating for approximately 23 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
04 Are pets allowed at Whispering Pines Personal Care Home?
Yes, Whispering Pines Personal Care Home allows residents to bring their pets.
05 What is the best email address for Whispering Pines Personal Care Home?
The team at Whispering Pines Personal Care Home can be reached at crawfordk@taggartatlantic.com.
06 Who is the administrator of Whispering Pines Personal Care Home?
Ms. Susan Snead is the administrator of Whispering Pines Personal Care Home.
07 Has Whispering Pines Personal Care Home had any deficiencies?
Whispering Pines Personal Care Home has had 31 reported deficiencies according to records from Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH).