Whispering Pines is a lovely assisted living community in Andrews, North Carolina. It is within enjoyable Cherokee County which is part of the Tar Heel State.
Whispering Pines is located minutes from the hospital and the medical office park. We offer a warm, inviting, home-like and comfortable environment, with a commitment to meeting the wants, needs and wishes of all who walk through our doors.
Whispering Pines provides long-term residential nursing care and short and long-term residential rehabilitation services. We also offer respite care for those who normally live at home; this gives caregivers a period of rest.
All of our Nursing staff and our Administrator are licensed by the State of North Carolina. All nursing staff receive monthly training and annual recertifications. We also exceed Federal and State rules for clinical staffing levels.
Whispering Pines offers extensive Rehabilitation Therapy services. Our licensed therapists' goal is to help residents regain the highest level of functional independence using the latest techniques and resources of Physical, Speech, and Occupational Therapies.
Our Medicare and Medicaid certified facility is designed for those who have complex medical conditions and for those who are recovering from surgery or illness. We offer a comprehensive rehabilitation program to help each resident reach their maximum recovery potential, as well as:
- Wound Care
- Pain Management
- Therapeutic Activities
- End of Life Care
- Respite Care
Our residents can be as busy as they want every day of the week. Activities include visits from family, friends, and pets; field trips, recreational activities, community trips, special events, celebrations, worship services, onsite hair care.
Our cooks take pride in how much our meals are made 'from scratch' - often using time-tested Southern recipes. Each meal is custom prepared to meet any special dietary requirement. Family and friends are always invited to join us in our dining rooms.
We put technology to work in clinical and business areas to help us further strengthen the care you deserve. In addition, our residents and visitors have access to free wireless Internet for their PCs.