Whispering Pines sits in a quiet, wooded part of Mishawaka, Indiana, and serves adults 55 years and older who want maintenance-free apartment living, and what folks like here is they've got one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartment options, about 800 square feet for most layouts, with carpet and vinyl floors, neutral tan shades, and handy things like gas heat, central air, dishwashers, refrigerators, stoves, mini blinds, and a private entryway that's got an intercom, so there's privacy and comfort, and every building's got its own laundry room so nobody's got a long walk to get their clothes clean, and for people worried about stairs there are elevators, and apartments are wheelchair adaptable, which helps if mobility gets tricky, and pets are welcome-dogs or cats under forty pounds, no aggressive breeds, with some fees, and the grounds are well-kept year-round, lawns green, plenty of mature trees, and you'll see residents enjoying the outdoor patios or maybe meeting up in the clubhouse, which holds social events every week or so to keep folks engaged and active if they want.
There's independent living for those who like doing things on their own but want to avoid yard work and repairs, and assisted living for residents who need some help with things like bathing or medicine, and there's memory care too, with a secure environment for folks dealing with Alzheimer's or other memory concerns, plus home care services with trained aides to provide company and help at home without offering medical treatment, and the complex has 192 apartments in all, with a total size of about 163,200 square feet, built around 2000, so it's modern and kept up to code with on-site management and 24-hour maintenance service for any issues that crop up.
Residents pay rent that includes utilities like water, sewer, and trash, and there's parking out front or carports for an extra fee, and there's a friendly, respectful feeling between neighbors and the folks who work here, people look out for each other, and anybody who needs to run errands is only a couple blocks away from the Town & Country Shopping Center and public transportation stops, so they don't feel cut off, and the clubhouse is a spot where groups meet for activities meant to support a person's physical, mental, and social well-being, so there's something for most interests, and the whole place keeps a peaceful, independent atmosphere with help nearby if ever needed, all surrounded by mature trees and kept tidy, so even as things change, the community tries to stay welcoming and predictable for the people who make it their home.
