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Whispering Oaks

260 South Buhl Farm Drive, Hermitage, PA 16148

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9.3
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70 reviews
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9.3
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70 reviews
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Anonymous

Resident/client

5.0 out of 5 stars

Great community

All of the staff are friendly as are the residents. The staff do whatever they can to help you. Several residents are called ambassadors who will help with the transition into community life. This includes how to get a schedule of events, what happens at mealtimes (we are served among several choices ), how to go shopping and to doctor appointments, etc. Ambassadors will introduce you to others or rescue you from being overwhelmed. Activities are the usual kinds: bingo, card games, exercises, devotions, board games, small library. People do come in like the Elvis impersonator who I understand was very good. Also we recently had a pig roast which I think is an annual event.

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Whispering Oaks

Whispering Oaks provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated in the charming community of Hermitage, you'll love the graceful elegance of our facilities while enjoying the convenience of the nearby town. We're close to shopping, dining, golfing, healthcare and wonderful, unique regional attractions.

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  • Independent Living

Whispering Oaks

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9.3 out of 10
Review Score70 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.7
Cleanliness
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Care Services
4.5
Staff
4.3
Meals & Dining
3.8
Activities
4.6
Value for Cost
4.4

A Place for Mom has scored Whispering Oaks with 9.3 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Whispering Oaks has 70 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.7 out of 5.

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Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

September 8, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Great community

All of the staff are friendly as are the residents. The staff do whatever they can to help you. Several residents are called ambassadors who will help with the transition into community life. This includes how to get a schedule of events, what happens at mealtimes (we are served among several choices ), how to go shopping and to doctor appointments, etc. Ambassadors will introduce you to others or rescue you from being overwhelmed. Activities are the usual kinds: bingo, card games, exercises, devotions, board games, small library. People do come in like the Elvis impersonator who I understand was very good. Also we recently had a pig roast which I think is an annual event.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

August 8, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
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Review for Whispering Oaks

I think the concept of whispering oaks is pretty awesome but I think the person needs to be much more independent than my mom was I think I would give it a four and a half overall but I do know that when my mom was leaving but they were changing the vendor for the food and a lot of people weren't happy so maybe just keep that in mind.

Carmella

Independent Living

Family/friend

July 16, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Our experience with Whispering Oaks

everything is a 10! Everyone was absolutely wonderful and treated us like family!!! All of them!!! Whispering Oaks is an absolute God send for my 81 year old friend!!! She has never been so happy! It's everything she needed and more than what she ever wanted or imagined in an Independent Living Facility. God directed our path from beginning to end! Words of wisdom: Wait on God before you make a move because if you move ahead of God, you'll miss the blessing He has for you. Sure, He could still bless you but it may not be the actual blessing He had for you if you had waited! And if you hesitate, you'll miss it too! We let God lead us and He led us to Whispering Oaks at the right time and we are sooooo thankful that we waited, listened and then moved! Whispering Oaks and all who work here are a blessing!!!

JP

Independent Living

Family/friend

June 30, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Lovely facility for mom

Whispering oaks is a lovely facility, my mom loved being there. She thought her room was so nice. I just wish she had enjoyed some of the extra activities but probably would have if she stayed longer. Only complaint I have was the larger elevator was down most of the time she was there. Going back and forth to dinner was a bit crowded at times in the small elevator. My mom unfortunately passed away but I know she would have wanted to stay there longer.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

March 20, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Review for Whispering Oaks

The place was very enjoyable, but the price was a little high. The people were great their staff wise.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

September 25, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Beautiful facility id like to retire at

I'm not sure of her title but [name removed] has been very helpful . And others also very friendly ,helpful. Gentleman that takes out the garbage helped me a great deal when mom was moving in. It is expensive, but the facility is lovely.

Lydia Horak

Independent Living

Family/friend

September 20, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Mom

My mom has been at the facility now for a couple weeks. She was really happy when she first came in to see a lot of people she knew. The apartment is ample in size, very clean, and a lot of amenities. The staff generally seems to care about the residents. The shuttle service is a great necessity for people that don't drive. They do offer church services, movie nights and other activities for the residents. The process of moving in was very easy and [name removed] is terrific to work with.

Matthew

Independent Living

Family/friend

August 2, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Review for Whispering Oaks

We found it clean, bright and welcoming. And it smelled good. Some facilities don't seem to consider that. Your staff is exceptional and treat my mother in law like their own.

Lynn

Independent Living

Family/friend

July 16, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Whispering Oaks

We are so happy with Whispering Oaks! Lots of activities, transportation, entertainment. Small dogs & cats welcome. All newly remodeled.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

June 13, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Recommended

The facility is always clean and the move in process was very easy. They're just like everywhere now, they have trouble with staffing. My mom's only complaint is the food. Occasionally it isn't great, but that is probably anywhere. She always liked to cook and isn't used to other's cooking. I would have no qualms about recommending Holiday Whispering Oaks to others.

Gerrie

Independent Living

Resident/client

June 5, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Review for Holiday Whispering Oaks

I would encourage anyone to move into this place specifically. I have lived in four senior establishments since 2021 and find this the best place to live, the most economical, many improvements have been made since I've been here, they've hired a new director who has brought this place to a five-star establishment, the food is great most of the time, and I would advise anyone to look at this place as their home.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

June 4, 2024

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Review for Holiday Whispering Oaks

It's ok. My mom says it's gone downhill. She hated the food. All of the residents complained about the food. The staff was nice and it was clean.

Gerrie

Independent Living

Resident/client

July 11, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

This is the fourth Independent Living place I have lived in in the past 2 years so I've seen the best and the worst. Enormous improvements are being made at the moment, including all public areas and also remodeling apartments. Food choices are above standard. Housekeeping is very good. Many people have called this their home for many years, and the personnel have worked here for elongated times. I have not been here long enough to know what I could be dissatisfied with.

Lynn R

Independent Living

Family/friend

November 28, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Highly Recommended

Everyone is a 5+. My loved one couldn't be happier. Love everything about it. The best. Housekeeping in apartment done weekly. Change & provide sheets, towels and wash weekly. Maintenance does everything including hanging pictures, changing and providing lightbulbs. Carry groceries for her. They have activities all the time. Food excellent, at least 2 of the 3 meals daily. Common spaces meticulous. I would highly recommend them to family and friends.

anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

October 28, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
2.0

Holiday Whispering Oaks review

Based on our families experience we can say we would probably recommend this community to other families.

Barbara

Independent Living

Family/friend

September 6, 2022

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.5
Activities
4.5
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
2.5

If you have to have a place

The meals have greatly declined, in the year that my loved one has been there. Rapidly since Atria has taken ownership. The activities has improved, since [name removed] took over as the activities coordinator. I chose this place because, the community had an opening and it was close enough to my loved ones few friends that are still alive.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

August 17, 2022

2.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
2.0
Care Services
2.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
2.0
Meals & Dining
1.0

Review for Holiday Whispering Oaks

They are going through a change over. It is a bit of a mess. People are leaving and they are raising prices. I would say stay away till it is figured out.

Jacqueline

Independent Living

Family/friend

March 23, 2022

4.5 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

A Nice Place to Live

They were very accommodating. There were a lot of activities that my loved one could get involved with. She liked the food. When she moved in, she wanted them to change out the refrigerator in her apartment for her, and they did that no problem. They really seemed to address all of her concerns.

Barbara E

Independent Living

Family/friend

March 22, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Activities
4.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Mother is adjusting

We chose Whispering Oaks because this was closest to her home that she was at, so her friends who lived close could still come to visit with her. The apartment sizes here are very very nice. The staff members were extremely helpful with explaining things to mother before she actually signed on the dotted line and moved in. She is adjusting well and we would recommend them to others.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

November 23, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars

My Review

My husband and I love living here. The staff is so caring.

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