Whisperwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

    5502 4th St, Lubbock, TX 79416
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Warm attentive staff, excellent care

    I placed my dad here and have been very pleased - the staff are warm, attentive, and compassionate, therapy (PT/OT/ST) delivered real progress, and the renovated, clean facility feels home-like. Meals are excellent, activities are engaging, and admissions/administration were helpful and communicative, which made the transition much easier. I'd recommend this as a caring, well-run option for skilled nursing or long-term care.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.07·(96)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.7
    • Staff

      3.9
    • Meals

      4.4
    • Amenities

      3.3
    • Value

      2.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate, resident-focused caregiving staff
    • Skilled and effective therapy services (PT/OT/ST)
    • Dedicated nursing support for wound and end-of-life care
    • Helpful and supportive admissions and placement assistance
    • Nutritious, well-regarded meals and dining staff
    • Active social and recreational programming, including celebrations
    • Clean and recently renovated common areas
    • On-site beauty/barber services
    • Responsive transportation and ancillary staff
    • Proactive family communication and clinical updates
    • Attentive kitchen and environmental services personnel

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels and shift supervision
    • Gaps in clinical monitoring and incident response
    • Inconsistent medication-management controls, including allegations of mishandling
    • Variability in cleanliness and sanitation across rooms and units
    • Delays in personal-care tasks and call-light response
    • Weak personal-item security and resident-identification processes
    • Aging infrastructure with small rooms and limited private-bathroom access
    • Inconsistent administrative communication and follow-through
    • Variable activity access and restricted outdoor opportunities
    • Inconsistent meal-service continuity and thickened-liquid compliance

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Reviews present a mixed picture. Many accounts praise the facility's people-centered strengths — particularly its therapy team, compassionate aides and nurses, admissions/placement support, and ancillary departments (kitchen, transportation, environmental services). These strengths are frequently associated with positive rehabilitation outcomes, attentive wound and end-of-life care, engaging activities, and a number of visible improvements to common areas. At the same time, multiple reviewers describe operational weaknesses that appear to undermine consistent delivery of care.

    Care quality and clinical concerns: Clinical and rehabilitative services are a clear strength for many families; physical, occupational and speech therapy are repeatedly cited as effective and motivating, with measurable progress for some residents. Conversely, other accounts indicate gaps in clinical monitoring and incident response: delayed recognition of acute illness, prolonged response times to call lights, missed personal-care tasks, pressure-injury development, and falls not promptly addressed. There are also specific medication-management concerns, including an allegation of medication mishandling noted in reviews; this area warrants direct verification during inquiries or visits.

    Staffing and staff conduct: Staff descriptions vary widely. Numerous reviewers highlight compassionate, attentive staff across nursing, therapy, social work and support roles, and some individual staff members and administrators received direct praise for communication and advocacy. However, persistent descriptions of inconsistent staffing levels — particularly overnight and on certain shifts — and variable supervision point to uneven resident oversight. Reports of inattentive behaviors, slow responsiveness, and concerns about professional conduct appear alongside the positive accounts, indicating staff performance may be inconsistent by unit and shift.

    Dining, activities and ancillary services: Dining receives many favorable comments about meal quality and nutrition, and several families praised celebratory events, engaging activities and on-site salon services. At the same time, reviewers also mention interruptions to meal service, slow accommodation of texture-modified diets (thickened liquids), and variability in activity frequency and access to outdoor spaces. Ancillary teams such as transportation, kitchen and housekeeping are frequently singled out as helpful when present, but consistency across these services varies.

    Facilities and security: The physical plant shows a mix of recent updates in public areas and persistent limitations in resident rooms. Positive mentions include clean, renovated common spaces and comfortable seating; negative observations focus on small rooms, limited private-bathroom availability, and uneven sanitation or odor concerns in particular areas. Multiple reviewers raised issues with personal-item security and resident-identification processes (missing belongings, clothing mix-ups), which suggests gaps in inventory controls and unit-level resident-management procedures. There were also mentions of camera/privacy concerns; families should clarify surveillance and security policies during a visit.

    Management and communication: Management performance is described as both proactive and problematic depending on the account. Some families praised transparent communication, regular clinical updates, and staff who went above and beyond. Others described slow administrative follow-through, inconsistent family communication, and difficulty escalating concerns. Given this variability, prospective families should evaluate administrative responsiveness and escalation pathways as part of their decision-making.

    Patterns and recommendations: The dominant pattern is one of strong clinical and rehabilitative capability combined with operational inconsistencies that affect daily care reliability. Prospective residents and families should tour the facility, observe staffing levels during the shifts of greatest concern (including nights), ask for documentation on staffing ratios, medication-safety protocols, incident-response procedures, sanitation schedules, and thickened-liquid/texture-modified diet compliance. Request references about therapy outcomes, inquire about personal-item security practices, and confirm how the facility communicates with families about clinical changes. For any serious or specific safety concerns, contacting the local long-term care ombudsman or relevant regulatory body is advisable to ensure proper investigation and follow-up.

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    Medicare Ratings

    1·/ 5
    Cited by CMS for abuse, or potential for abuse, on its most recent survey cycle.
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    Whisperwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is located at 5502 4th St, Lubbock, TX, 79416.

    About Whisperwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

    Whisperwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is dedicated to providing a comprehensive, resident-focused environment where quality, skilled care is delivered with compassion and individual attention. The team is committed to meeting the unique needs of every resident, striving to create a homelike atmosphere where comfort, well-being, and dignity are always prioritized. Each care plan is personalized, recognizing that every individual requires their own approach to healthcare, support, and daily living.

    Residents at Whisperwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center benefit from a remarkable range of medical and supportive services designed to address both long-term and short-term needs. The center offers specialized programs such as Rehab-to-Home, Nursing Restorative Programs, and Respite Care, making it a versatile option for those recovering from surgery, dealing with stroke or neurological conditions, managing cardiac-related illnesses, or seeking recovery following a hospital stay. In addition to skilled nursing, Whisperwood’s staff is trained in wound care, diabetes management, medication management, as well as providing physical, occupational, and speech therapy services.

    To enhance overall well-being and day-to-day comfort, Whisperwood also provides a broad selection of additional amenities and supportive services. Nutritional meals are prepared daily to ensure residents receive healthy and delicious options, tailored to their dietary needs. Transportation services enable residents to attend necessary appointments and outings, while onsite beauty and barber services, laundry and housekeeping, and religious services help create a respectful and nurturing environment. The center also offers podiatry, dentistry, and optometry services to address residents’ comprehensive health needs conveniently within the facility.

    Recognizing the importance of close communication with families, Whisperwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center provides an online portal, allowing relatives to stay informed about their loved one's health and wellness at any time. Engaging daily activities are designed to encourage social interaction, mental stimulation, and enjoyment, fostering a sense of community among residents. The staff continually seeks ways to improve the quality of care, ensuring each person enjoys comfort, connection, and confidence throughout their stay. At Whisperwood, every detail is managed with thoughtful consideration, making it a reassuring choice for those in need of skilled nursing and rehabilitation services.

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    Whisperwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

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    No, Whisperwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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