
Whispering Pines Gracious Retirement Living
Independent Living · Raleigh, NC
Whispering Pines Gracious Retirement Living
Independent Living · Raleigh, NC
Situated in Raleigh, NC, Whispering Pines is a peaceful senior living community that aims to provide seniors with a fulfilling independent living experience. Enjoy personal time in a well-designed residence, with a variety of studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans to choose from. Peace of mind is guaranteed with a team of managers that live within the community and a 24-hour emergency pull cord in each apartment in case of emergency or need for assistance. Residents needing extra care are allowed to access their third-party home care provider, ensuring they can continue to live a fulfilling, independent life.
The community provides a worry-free lifestyle with convenient amenities and services like housekeeping, linen, maintenance, and transportation services. Residents also enjoy access to a laundry room, library, salon, fitness center, theater, landscaped gardens and walking paths, perfect for basking in the sun or refreshing air. The community also offers several community rooms and cozy common areas where social events take place and a guest suite for visiting family and friends.
Types of Care at Whispering Pines Gracious Retirement Living
Independent Living
Walk Score: 44 / 100 Rank #199 / 572Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 199th out of 572 homes in North Carolina. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across North Carolina SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 388 - 593 / 542 - 728 / 937 - 1,194 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
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8.4 miles from city center
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— 4.01 miles to nearest hospital (Center Wake Med Health Care)
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Whispering Pines Gracious Retirement Living is located in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Whispering Pines Gracious Retirement Living
What neighborhood is Whispering Pines Gracious Retirement Living in?
Whispering Pines Gracious Retirement Living is in the North Raleigh neighborhood.
Is Whispering Pines Gracious Retirement Living in a walkable area?
Whispering Pines Gracious Retirement Living has a walk score of 44. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
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What is the address of Whispering Pines Gracious Retirement Living?
Whispering Pines Gracious Retirement Living is located at 7501 Lead Mine Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615, United States.
What is the phone number of Whispering Pines Gracious Retirement Living?
(919) 870-0222 will put you in contact with the team at Whispering Pines Gracious Retirement Living.
Is Whispering Pines Gracious Retirement Living Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Whispering Pines Gracious Retirement Living is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.
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