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Whispering Oaks

260 South Buhl Farm Drive, Hermitage, PA

Independent Living

★ 4.880 reviewsRead reviews

About the community

About 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.

Published floor plans

Studio

Independent Living · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$2,275/month

Care fees not included

Checked October 19, 2026
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1 Bedroom

Independent Living · 1 bedroom

Published starting price

$2,224/month

Care fees not included

Checked October 19, 2026
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2 Bedrooms

Independent Living · 2 bedroom

Published starting price

$2,571/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 19, 2026
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Tracked published prices

Price history by floor plan

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1 Bedroom$2,224 currently · −$73 since Aug 19, 2026
$2,297$2,224Aug 19, 2026Oct 19, 2026

Based on 2 observed source-published starting-price points. Dates are when we observed each value.

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Recent changes

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  1. October 18, 2026 at 11:50 PM PDT

    2 changes detected in this data refresh

    Published price updated

    Studio published price changed from $1,989 to $2,275.

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    Published price updated

    1 Bedroom published price changed from $2,297 to $2,224.

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Family and resident feedback

4.8 out of 5 from 80 reviews

Overall rating from Published source. Recent public reviews can help surface themes to ask about on a tour. Ratings belong to the original review source and are not independently verified by us.

★★★★★

Positive

Friendly facility

Everyone was very friendly and invited us for lunch and it was delicious. They are being very attentive to all of my sister's needs. The facility is very clean and pretty.

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Activities
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Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
Tammy BSeptember 18, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

Would highly recommend

Windows but that will be true wherever I think Friendliness, I would rate it higher if I could. This was a major selling point for me. We are an independent living facility. Whenever we have needs the staff tend to them right away or as quickly as they can. We all have a button that will bring emergency services here if needed. Administrative staff, can't say enough good about them. 14/15. All but one pitches in to lead by example if something needs some management will help out. The food is good; I'm glad for that…

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Activities
4.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
3.0 / 5
AnonymousSeptember 8, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

Be Consistent With Policies

Be consistent with transportation, Dining room meal start time, room service costs, and weekly apartment cleaning. The menu for July was great and we loved the variety! Please have more options on Taco Tuesday. I am a traditional meat and potato person.

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Meals & Dining
4.0 / 5
Anonymous RJuly 26, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

Our family's experience

The apartment is bigger than we expected. The staff is courteous and friendly. The grounds are beautiful. The common areas are very well kept too. My mom is blessed to be there.

Ginger MJuly 6, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

The visit was very friendly and informative. so much so that I signed up for residency. I am looking forward to starting my stay.

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raymond kJune 9, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

I think I found a place for me at the independent living community of Whispering Oaks in Hermitage. I visited them, and I liked that they are only 25 minutes from where I'm living now. It's fairly close to my hometown, so the move would be a lot easier, being 20 minutes away. I also know somebody who is there, a friend of mine, so I basically know the facility very well. The people seem very friendly, and the staff is very much involved in the affairs of the people. The grounds on the outside are very wel…

Gary12June 9, 2026Caring.com

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Independent Living
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
October 22, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • Private Dining Room
  • International Cuisine
  • Meals Provided
  • Room Service
  • Guest Meals
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Professional Chef
  • No Sugar
  • Gluten-free
  • Restaurant Style Dining

Health & wellness

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Medication Management

Services & convenience

  • Beautician
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Housekeeping
  • American Sign Language
  • English
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Cats Allowed
  • Dogs Allowed

Activities & engagement

  • Tai Chi
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Quilting or Sewing Club
  • Dances
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Cooking Classes
  • Birthday Parties
  • Choir / Singing Club
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Wine Tasting
  • Holiday Parties
  • Stretching Classes
  • Happy Hour
  • Live Well Programs
  • Bridge Club
  • Karaoke
  • Trivia Games
  • Activities Off-site
  • Bible Study Group
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Book Club
  • Activities On-site
  • Community Service Programs
  • Walking Club
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Christian Services
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Gardening Club
  • Catholic Services
  • Art Classes
  • Other Religious Services
  • Resident Band or Musicians
  • Day Trips and Outings

Outdoor spaces

  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Game Room
  • Outside Patio
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Meeting Room
  • Beauty Salon
  • Private Bath
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Computer or Media Center
  • TV Lounge
  • Library
  • Barber Shop
  • Central Fireplace
  • Indoor Atrium
  • Fitness Center
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Piano or Organ
  • Arts and Crafts Center

Apartment & room features

  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Kitchenette
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Air Conditioned

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked October 22, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee
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Exact unit availability
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