Hollister, California
Whispering Pines Inn
Assisted Living
476 Los Viboras Road, Hollister, CA 95023
Whispering Pines Inn is a family-owned assisted living community in Hollister, California, offering 24-hour caregiving for seniors aged 60 and older, including those with Alzheimer's, dementia, or Parkinson's disease.
- Licensed capacity
- 36 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- July 2002
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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No recent serious complaint findings
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 0
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 0
AI summary
Over 24 years of licensed operation, Whispering Pines Inn has never received a Type A citation, the state's most severe class tied to resident safety or care, with only a single administrative (Type B) finding on record.
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- Track record — Across 24 years of operation, the community has accumulated just one administrative citation and zero of the most severe (Type A) findings, indicating no pattern of safety or care concerns.
- Recent 3 years — The last two inspections and two complaint investigations, spanning 2023 through early 2026, produced no citations of any kind and no substantiated allegations, reinforcing the long-term clean trajectory.
- Complaints — Of the eight allegations investigated over the community's history, two were substantiated and none recent, meaning the community's more distant past accounts for the only confirmed issues on file.
- Operating tenure — More than two decades of consistent licensure with routine inspections covering life safety, medication management, and staff training gives this record strong reliability as a signal.
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #355201055
- License status
- Licensed
Full history on file
These totals cover the available license history, including older findings. Citation totals include inspections, complaint visits, and other visits.
- Inspection visits
- 4
- Complaint investigation visits
- 4
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 0
- Type B citations · administrative
- 1
- Substantiated allegations
- 2
Available reports · 8
Complaint investigation
Apr 16, 2026
Complaint investigation
Jan 20, 2026
Facility evaluation
Jul 28, 2025
Facility evaluation
Jul 2, 2024
Facility evaluation
Jul 13, 2023
1–5 of 8 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$2,889 / mo
- Shared Rooms
- $2,889 / mo
- Studios
- $2,889 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $3,875 / mo
- 1-Bedroom
- $5,000 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
10 services
- Medication management
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Diabetes / insulin management
- Non-ambulatory care
- 24-hour nursing
- Wheelchair accessible
- Incontinence care
Specialized Care
2 services
- Respite / Short-term care
- Dementia care
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
10 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Art studio / Craft room
- Beauty salon / Barber
- Pet Friendly
- Activity room
- Library / Reading room
- Private bathroom
Outdoor Spaces
3 features- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Outdoor common space
Dining Options
6 features
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
- Restaurant-style dining
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
- Room service
- Professional chef
Transportation
2 features- Scheduled transportation
- Personal Vehicle Parking
Community Services
1 feature- Move-in coordination
Reviews
Online reputation
4.5Average RatingAveraged from 5 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Families consistently praise the attentive, long-tenured staff and homelike grounds, though it's worth asking how the community handles residents who need more encouragement to leave their rooms.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers repeatedly describe caregivers and management as hands-on, affectionate, and dedicated, with owners present even on weekends.
- Atmosphere & grounds — The eight-acre gated community with pine and eucalyptus trees and gardens is frequently highlighted as beautiful and calming for residents who like to walk.
- Dining — Families mention home-cooked, well-balanced meals served three times daily that residents enjoy.
- Activities — Staff are noted for singing, dancing, and walking with residents, helping sociable residents stay engaged.
- Communication — The administrator and staff are described as knowledgeable and responsive when families are choosing and settling into care.
- Daily life & dignity — One family recalled a resident rarely being taken out of her room, so it's worth asking how staff ensure all residents, not just the most sociable, get regular time outside their rooms.
- Value & pricing — Pricing and how costs shift as care needs increase are not discussed, so families should confirm fee structures directly on a tour.
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