Dayton Senior Living at Laurelwood in Dayton, OH

Dayton Senior Living at Laurelwood is an assisted living and memory care community in Dayton, OH.

Information last verified: June 1, 2026

3797 Summit Glen Drive, Dayton, OH 45449

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.8 from 81 reviews

5 stars

43

4 stars

14

3 stars

6

2 stars

4

1 stars

14

Overall Review of Dayton Senior Living at Laurelwood

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Activities keep residents engaged

Residents describe regular activities that help them stay social and busy.

Many reviews mention activities as a reason daily life feels engaging, from exercise classes and games to outings and resident-focused programming. Several residents also talk about music, faith services, and group events like birthday recognition. A few reviews raise concerns when staffing is short or residents feel movement and socializing are limited, especially on memory units.

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Meals are consistently praised

Residents frequently talk positively about the quality and variety of meals.

Food shows up repeatedly in reviews, with residents describing meals as delicious, varied, and restaurant-quality. Others specifically note accommodations for dietary needs and highlight good food and beverages. While most comments are positive, a few residents say the food fell short and that there were very few activities when staffing was a problem.

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Staff care and responsiveness

Staff friendliness and responsiveness are a recurring theme across reviews.

A large share of reviews describe staff as kind, attentive, and willing to help, including people praising quick responses to needs and day-to-day assistance. Reviews also include examples of resident-focused care, medication help, and respectful interactions. Some negative reviews point to management and staffing breakdowns, including concerns about communication and staffing levels on memory care units.

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Clean, well-maintained facility

Multiple residents mention cleanliness and upkeep as strengths.

Several reviews highlight that the building is clean and the environment is well kept. Residents also point to responsive maintenance and housekeeping as part of why spaces feel functional and comfortable. A few reviews are more critical overall, but cleanliness is still commonly mentioned as a baseline positive.

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Memory care and management issues

Some reviews describe serious problems affecting memory care support.

A handful of reviews raise concerns about memory care and management, including admission or follow-up problems and poor communication after a hospital stay. Others describe short staffing on memory units, with residents and families describing situations where supervision seemed inadequate. There are also complaints that residents did not receive enough attention and that management did not address urgent issues quickly.

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Convenient local destinations nearby

Residents and families mention being close to everyday destinations.

Some reviewers discuss nearby access, including a reference to being positioned near shopping and destinations for outings. The surrounding area includes local options for entertainment, dining, and healthcare, which can support planning for families and residents.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

135 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Assisted Living
Memory Care

Amenities

Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

James M Cox Dayton International (18 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Mild cognitive impairment
Special dietary restrictions
Specialized memory care programming

Dining

Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Theaters

Cinemark Dayton South 16 + XD (0.1 miles)

Hospitals

Life Care Hospitals-Dayton (0.4 miles)
Kettering Health Breast Center (1.1 miles)
Dayton Children's Outpatient (3.8 miles)
Kettering Medical Center (4.2 miles)

Restaurants

Perkins Restaurant and Bakery (0.4 miles)
Yellow Rose Nightclub (0.6 miles)
Yaffa Grill And Market (0.8 miles)
P.F. Chang's China Bistro (0.8 miles)
McDonald's (1 miles)
McDonald's (1.9 miles)
McDonald's (2 miles)

Physicians

Miamisburg Family Practice (0.7 miles)
Sanderman Frank III, DDS (0.9 miles)
Advanced Dermatology (1.1 miles)
Amol Soin (1.1 miles)
Sycamore Internal Medicine (1.2 miles)
Dayton Colon & Rectal Center (1.8 miles)
Kirkland Family Practice (1.8 miles)

Parks

Cox Arboretum MetroPark (0.8 miles)
Rosewood Park (3.9 miles)
Lincoln Park (5.3 miles)
Hills & Dales MetroPark (5.5 miles)
Schoolhouse Park (6 miles)

Places of Worship

West Carrollton Church of the Nazarene (1.8 miles)

Pharmacies

Walgreens (1.9 miles)
Discount Drug Mart (2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
Home Med Equipment & Respiratory (2.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (4 miles)
Walgreens (4.3 miles)

Cafes

Starbucks (2.2 miles)
Starbucks (2.2 miles)
Panera Bread (3.2 miles)
Starbucks (5.5 miles)
Warehouse 4 (6.1 miles)

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