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St. Leonard in Dayton, OH

St. Leonard is an assisted living and memory care community in Dayton, OH.

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St. Leonard in Dayton, OH

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  • Interior

    A cozy living room interior featuring a stone fireplace and comfortable seating.
  • Decor

    A cozy living room with a fireplace, flanked by bookshelves, two armchairs, and a television mounted above.
  • Living Room

    A modern living room featuring a cozy gray sofa, a stylish coffee table, and artwork on the walls, illuminated by natural light.
  • Building

    A modern building entrance with unique architectural elements and a welcoming facade.
  • Architecture

    A view of a modern architectural structure featuring a tall tower beside a spacious green field.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy and well-decorated bedroom featuring a comfortable bed and stylish furniture.
  • Dining

    A cozy sunroom featuring a glass table and seating, surrounded by large windows that let in plenty of natural light.
  • Landscaping

    Entrance sign for CII Living Communities, decorated with autumn elements.
  • Seating Area

    A cozy lobby seating area featuring comfortable chairs, a coffee table, and a television.
  • Fireplace

    A beautifully designed living room featuring stylish furniture and a warm fireplace.
  • Aerial View

    Aerial view of a peaceful suburban neighborhood with well-maintained homes and lush greenery.

8100 Clyo Road, Dayton, OH 45458

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

4.3 from 147 reviews
5 stars
106
4 stars
15
3 stars
3
2 stars
5
1 stars
18

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Overall Review of St. Leonard

differentiator 8 reviews mention this

Care levels are available on-site

Several reviews describe support that can shift across care levels without leaving the campus.

Residents and families mention that care needs can be met as situations change, including assisted living and skilled nursing/rehab. A few reviewers also describe memory-related support and a smooth transition when moving within the community’s different programs. The community offers multiple housing and care types, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

common 28 reviews mention this

Staff responsiveness and kindness

Many reviews praise staff for being kind, helpful, and responsive day to day.

A strong share of reviewers say staff members are accessible and supportive, whether it’s maintenance help, nursing support, or guidance during a move. Several people highlight care teams answering questions and making them feel safe, including during transitions from the hospital or as needs increase. A smaller set of reviews take issue with responsiveness and communication, especially in rehab or nursing contexts, which is where expectations varied most.

common 18 reviews mention this

Activities and community connection

Residents commonly describe a full calendar of activities and a strong sense of community.

Reviews frequently mention being kept busy with on-campus activities, entertainment, and social events, along with volunteer opportunities. Several families describe celebrations hosted on-site and note that it helped their loved ones feel included. A few reviewers suggest that activity engagement was lacking at times, but overall the community’s programming is a recurring positive theme.

common 12 reviews mention this

Dining is a frequent bright spot

Multiple reviews mention good food and an enjoyable dining experience.

Several reviewers say meals were good or appetizing, and some describe dining as a pleasant part of daily life. A few also tie dining to special events where food was part of what made gatherings feel successful. Residents note that diet-related needs are addressed through special dietary restrictions, aligning with what the community lists as dining considerations.

  • A cozy sunroom featuring a glass table and seating, surrounded by large windows that let in plenty of natural light.
caveat 9 reviews mention this

Nursing and rehab quality varies

Some rehab and nursing reviews raise serious concerns about staffing and care delivery.

A recurring criticism in negative reviews is that nursing home or rehab care fell short, including complaints about medication timing, pain management, and delayed or missed assistance. Some reviewers describe difficulty reaching the nursing station or not being contacted about changes in condition, and others report cleanliness or dignity concerns. On the other hand, there are also reviews that describe nurses and therapy teams as responsive—so experiences appear uneven by area and situation.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Cost and room size come up

Some reviewers call out cost and housing size as drawbacks.

A few reviews describe the overall price as high, and at least one person links cost to skepticism about a sales presentation. Others mention that certain housing options can feel small, which affects comfort for independent living. These concerns appear alongside other reports of clean, well-maintained spaces, but affordability is still a repeated point of friction.

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Features

Housing

  • 22 resident community capacity 22 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Swimming pool Swimming pool
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • James M Cox Dayton International (20 miles away) James M Cox Dayton International (20 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Languages Spoken

  • English English

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Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Centermed Family Practice (1.3 miles)
  • Pain Relief of Dayton (1.5 miles)
  • Dr. Christopher Reeder, DO (1.6 miles)
  • Neurology Diagnostics - Joel Vandersluis MD (1.7 miles)
  • Ohio Pain Clinic (1.7 miles)
  • LasikPlus (1.7 miles)
  • Freedom Home Health of Dayton (1.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Bill's Donut Shop (1.3 miles)
  • Archer's Tavern (1.7 miles)
  • Mack's Tavern (1.8 miles)
  • Bargos Grill & Tap (2 miles)
  • Elsa's South (2.2 miles)
  • Taco Bell (2.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • Discount Drug Mart (1.8 miles)
  • Kroger Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)

Parks

  • Schoolhouse Park (1.7 miles)
  • Rosewood Park (2.6 miles)
  • Cox Arboretum MetroPark (5.1 miles)
  • Lincoln Park (5.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (3 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.8 miles)
  • Winans Chocolates + Coffees (5.2 miles)
  • Warehouse 4 (5.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Miami Valley South (2.2 miles)
  • Miami Valley Hospital South (2.3 miles)
  • Life Care Hospitals-Dayton (4.9 miles)
  • Alcohol Treatment Centers Dayton (5.1 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark Dayton South 16 + XD (5 miles)

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