Dining

Whispering Winds offers exquisite, full-service dining with gourmet meals prepared fresh by our chef, table-side service and elegant dining rooms. Residents and guests enjoy true OPEN DINING from 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM.

Special Events

Experience Whispering Winds

Week 1: Whispering Winds 101 - January 9th, 2024, 2-3 pm. Discover our outstanding services while enjoying samples from our menu and tour our apartments.

Week 2: Wines Around The World - January 16th, 2024, 2-3 pm. Join us for a one-of-a-kind wine-tasting experience. We will feature European wines, food pairings, and a virtual travel experience.

Week 3: Hospice 101 - January 23rd, 2024, 2-3 pm. Introduction to a key community partner of Whispering Winds, Partners in Care, Hospice. Learn about their services - Hospice Care, Home Health, Palliative Care, Transitions, Hospice House, and Grief Support.

Week 4: Fitness Sampler - January 30th, 2024, 2-3 pm. Come exercise with us in an expertly designed sample of our available fitness classes.

Whispering Winds Careers

If you have a passion for making a difference and are ready to start your journey toward a purposeful career
– check out our Career Page.

WELCOME TO WHISPERING WINDS RETIREMENT!

YOUR ACTIVE LIFESTYLE BEGINS HERE

Discover a distinctive difference in active retirement living at Whispering Winds in Bend, OR. We offer you an extraordinary lifestyle experience. Designed with active adults in mind, our community features 112 of Central Oregon’s most spacious and exceptionally appointed apartment homes. In addition, we offer five cottage homes well-equipped with full kitchens, laundry, garages and a back yard.

You’ll find everything your active lifestyle demands, including beautiful surroundings, exquisite fine dining, enriching social programs, outstanding amenities and a commitment to excellence in everything we do.

Whispering Winds is a pet-friendly community.

Our apartment homes are some of the most spacious independent retirement rental apartments in Central Oregon. We feature studio, one bedroom and two bedroom apartments up to 1,319 sq. ft. As you enter our spacious apartment homes, you’ll experience the elegance and functionality of our full-sized kitchens and large living rooms first-hand. Outside, we feature personal garages and a gated parking area.

You’ll find yourself surrounded by beauty everywhere you look, from our spectacular courtyard with its waterfall, stream and koi pond, to the exceptional designs and décor inside our community. Plus, you’ll find yourself trying to find time to fit in all the options available to you through our social programs.

The active lifestyle you dreamed about for your retirement years awaits you at Whispering Winds.

The best part of retirement is about to begin. Come experience it today at Whispering Winds and upgrade your retirement lifestyle.

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Testimonials

“First and Foremost I Love the accessibility to get around in my power chair. I love the many activities and special events and of course the absolutely marvelous every day meals. You have to look hard not to be able to find something to do on a daily basis. Lastly I love the staff, meals & residents”

– Ron C.

“Living at Whispering Winds is like being on the best cruise ship – with fabulous, delicious food, healthy exercise, daily exciting activities and very friendly residents as well as excellent housekeeping.”

– Joe S.”

“Residents and staff are warm and friendly and very soon become like family.”

– Evelyn P.

“The amenities: physical trainer, good food with yummy “special day” meals, cleanliness (especially our apartment) “thank you Elsie”, neighbors friendly smiles, but most of all the warmth and caring spirit of the staff; We love you! P.S. We didn’t know we were moving into a 4-star resort.”

- Bob & Pat H.

“My husband and I met and got married at Whispering Winds! WW held the rehearsal dinner, ceremony and reception for us. It was elegant and beautiful. The staff at WW cannot do enough for the residents. The food is gourmet. I cannot believe how lucky we are to live in such a beautiful, helpful and supportive establishment.”

- Bob & Pam B.

“As soon as one enters, they observe a bright welcoming facility, beautifully maintained and staffed by a most helpful staff. Activities provide healthy stimuli for both body and mind. The apartments are pleasant and provide time away from the hustle and bustle if one so desires. Best in Bend!”

- Sally W.

“No kidding, it is like living on a cruise ship – people from all over – great food, entertainment, maid service, and smiles everywhere! What more could you hope for?”

– Don & Shirley F.

“All of the staff members are really friendly and call us by first name, and are very helpful. We can choose what & when to eat – excellent food served beautifully. Staff take their responsibilities seriously.”

- Jane S.

“I like the friendliness of the people here. It is always good to receive a hello on your way down to meals, etc. I love the meals – if you don’t care for the special, you can order something more to your liking. We have a wonderful home here!!”

– M.L.J

“I have been living at WW for 6 years. I have the highest recommendations for those looking for a clean, user friendly, place to live. Food is excellent, the management listens to our suggestions, and goes out of their way to make our home the best. I am proud to live at WW. I have been told by guests my apartment is beautiful.”

– Betty C.

“I love everything about living at Whispering Winds – otherwise I would move.”

– Mary H.

“I love living at Whispering Winds because it is a very friendly place. There are many things to do, but you can do as much or as little as you choose. A fine menu greets you in the dining room – All day dining 7:30 am -7:00 pm. You will be happily spoiled at Whispering Winds.”