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Esprit Whispering Ridge, located in Omaha, Nebraska, is a senior living community dedicated to providing exceptional assisted living and memory care services. With a focus on promoting independence, dignity, and well-being, Esprit offers personalized care plans tailored to each resident’s unique needs and preferences. The compassionate team of caregivers provides round-the-clock assistance with activities of daily living, medication management, and specialized memory care support to ensure residents dealing with Alzheimer’s and dementia feel comfortable and secure in their home.
At this assisted living and memory care home, residents enjoy a wealth of amenities designed to enhance their quality of life. From spacious private apartments with modern conveniences to beautifully landscaped outdoor spaces, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The community boasts chef-prepared meals served in a restaurant-style dining room, engaging social activities and events, fitness and wellness programs, and transportation services for outings and appointments. With a focus on holistic care and meaningful connections, Esprit strives to create a warm and inviting environment where residents can thrive and make lasting memories.
Lower than the Nebraska average: 70.3%Esprit Whispering Ridge is administrated by Cynthia Swanda.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health conducts regular inspections to ensure nursing and assisted living facilities meet state and federal standards.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Nebraska state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 29 | 52 | This facility has 44% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Nebraska assisted living residence (29 vs. NE avg 52).↓ 44% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2015.
| 2.6 | 4.7 | This facility has 45% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Nebraska assisted living residence (2.6 vs. NE avg 4.7).↓ 45% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on April 30, 2025, was a renewal application confirming that Esprit of Whispering Ridge Omaha meets statutory requirements with no deficiencies noted. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies primarily related to medication administration errors, staffing sufficiency, staff training and orientation, and infection control practices. Complaint investigations in prior years substantiated issues such as insufficient staffing, medication errors, and failure to protect residents from abuse, but enforcement actions like fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. Most complaints were substantiated, though some allegations were found to be in compliance. The facility’s record shows improvement over time, with no deficiencies reported in the two most recent renewal inspections.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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13.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Omaha's city center to Esprit Whispering Ridge's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.04 miles to nearest hospital (Methodist Women's Hospital)
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Esprit Whispering Ridge is located in Omaha, Nebraska.
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The information below is reported by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health.
| Esprit Whispering Ridge |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Omaha | 130 | No | 39 | - | - | 65.4% | A | Cynthia Swanda | - | 9 | 6 | 6 | 29 | 3.2 |
| Symphony Pointe |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Elkhorn | 115 | Yes | 16 | - | - | - | - | Shawn Lahr | Live Good Omaha, LLC | 1 | - | - | 0 | 0.0 |
| Aksarben Village Senior Living Community |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Omaha (South Central Omaha) | 105 | Yes | 48 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 10 | - | A+ | Colleen Jones | Mid O, LP | 7 | - | - | 0 | 0.0 |
| Westgate Assisted Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Omaha (South Central Omaha) | 80 | Yes | 50 | Studio / Deluxe / 1 Bed | 35 | 75.0% | A+ | Verlynn Winnicki | Snh Neb Tenant LLC | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0.2 |
| Bailey Pointe Assisted Living at Roxbury Park |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Omaha (Millard) | 75 | Yes | 76 | - | - | 81.3% | - | Douglas Williams | Well Nebraska Tenant LLC | 11 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 0.6 |
Esprit Whispering Ridge has a walk score of 39. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to NE state health department records, Esprit Whispering Ridge's license number is ALF345.
Esprit Whispering Ridge's occupancy is 65%.
Cynthia Swanda is the administrator of Esprit Whispering Ridge.
Esprit Whispering Ridge has 130 beds.
Yes — there is 1 photo of Esprit Whispering Ridge in the photo gallery on this page.
(402) 932-1999 will put you in contact with the team at Esprit Whispering Ridge.
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