Whispering Oaks
1514 East Chelsea Street, Tampa, FL 33610
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★ 2.9
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(844) 490-3973







About Whispering Oaks
Whispering Oaks in Tampa, FL is a skilled nursing facility that offers a wide range of care services for seniors. Our community provides 24-hour supervision and a 24-hour call system to ensure the safety and well-being of our residents. We offer assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and transfers, as well as specialized care for individuals with diabetes. At Whispering Oaks, we prioritize the comfort and amenities for our residents. Each room is fully furnished and equipped with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, cable or satellite TV, and Wi-Fi/high-speed internet access. Our community features indoor common areas where residents can relax and socialize, as well as outdoor spaces including gardens for enjoying the fresh air. Our dining services provide delicious meals that cater to special dietary restrictions. Residents can enjoy restaurant-style dining in our elegant dining room, or have meals prepared and served in their own kitchenette if desired. To promote an active lifestyle, we offer a variety of activities and programs tailored to resident interests. These include community-sponsored activities, fitness programs to encourage physical health, planned day trips to explore Tampa's attractions, and resident-run activities that foster social connections. Devotional services are also available off-site for those seeking spiritual support. Convenience is key at Whispering Oaks, with various nearby amenities and transportation options. There are numerous cafes, parks, pharmacies, restaurants, physicians' offices all within close proximity to our community. We also provide transportation arrangements for non-medical needs as well as scheduled transportation to doctors' appointments. With its comprehensive care services and abundant amenities in a prime location near various amenities in Tampa, Whispering Oaks offers seniors a comfortable and enjoyable assisted living experience.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ The staff at Whispering Oaks is attentive and caring.
- ✓ The therapists at the facility have impressed the reviewer with their professionalism.
- ✓ The professionalism of the staff has eased the fears of a family member who had to place their husband in their care.
- ✓ Ms. Delilah is described as a kind and considerate person who is an asset to Whispering Oaks.
- ✓ The nurses and administrators at Whispering Oaks are great and wonderful, providing excellent care.
- ✓ The food at Whispering Oaks is described as great and wholesome.
- ✓ The facility was clean, the staff was friendly, and the medical care received was perfect.
- ✓ The service provided for a family relative at Whispering Oaks was greatly appreciated.
- ✓ The customer courtesy and friendliness of both staff and residents at the facility were impressive.
Cons
- ✗ The smell of urine and feces hits you in the face right when you walk into this location.
- ✗ Their lack of care while handling dirty underwear and immediately after start setting up the table to change her feeding tube WITHOUT gloves made me doubt everything else.
- ✗ Countless times I found my mother bathed in a pool of liquid from the feeding tube that had been misplaced and had been leaking for hours.
- ✗ The floor was still dirty after being there for 2 hours, and nothing had been done.
- ✗ Where they have everybody locked up, it smelled like everything you can think of.
- ✗ You have to go to the back to see people pee on the floor and do whatever they think on the floor, and they leave it there until somebody complains about it.
- ✗ The food is very sad.
- ✗ They steal his clothes.
- ✗ The nursing staff has to yell and scream, which is unpleasant.
- ✗ It’s not a place for anyone to be.
Amenities
- • Activities on-site
- • Air-conditioning
- • Beauty salon
- • Cable or satellite TV
- • Computer center
- • Devotional services off-site
- • Dining room
- • Fitness room
- • Fully furnished
- • Gaming room
- • Garden
- • Housekeeping services
- • Indoor common areas
- • Kitchenette
- • Move-in coordination
- • Outdoor space
- • Private bathrooms
- • Restaurant-style dining
- • Small library
- • Telephone
- • Wellness center
- • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
Care Services
- • 12-16 hour nursing
- • 24-hour call system
- • 24-hour supervision
- • Activities of daily living assistance
- • Ambulatory care
- • Assistance with bathing
- • Assistance with dressing
- • Assistance with transfers
- • Diabetes diet
- • Diabetic care
- • Meal preparation and service
- • Medication management
- • Mental wellness program
- • Special dietary restrictions
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Whispering Oaks?
Whispering Oaks is located at 1514 East Chelsea Street, Tampa, FL 33610 in Hillsborough County, Florida
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