The Sanctuary At Wilmington Place is an assisted living community in Dayton, OH.
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264 Wilmington Avenue, Dayton, OH 45420
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
2.6 from 43 reviews
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Overall Review of The Sanctuary At Wilmington Place
differentiator7 reviews mention this
Meals are a frequent plus
Meals and the dining experience are consistently described positively.
Several residents and families say the meals are enjoyable, with specific praise for food quality and portion satisfaction being better for some than expected. Others describe food as excellent or outstanding, and at least a few mention liking the dining room experience. The community also offers restaurant-style dining and provides meals, with support for special diets.
common8 reviews mention this
Clean rooms and grounds stand out
Residents mention cleanliness, cleanliness issues, and well-kept spaces.
Some reviewers describe the building as clean and well maintained, including room appearance and upkeep. A few also call out housekeeping as good and mention the overall condition of grounds. Not every review is positive—there are complaints about dirty floors—so cleanliness seems to vary by visit and perspective.
common13 reviews mention this
Friendly, attentive caregivers
Many reviewers describe staff as kind and responsive to families.
A large share of reviews highlight respectful, friendly staff and say communication with family was better than at other places they’d used. Several mention particular caregivers and describe staff as attentive to residents’ day-to-day needs. Still, a smaller set of reviews directly contradict that experience by describing neglectful care or poor follow-through.
caveat4 reviews mention this
Medication and medical follow-through concerns
Some reviews raise concerns about medical coordination and medications.
A few residents or family members describe problems with how medications were managed, including delays and mismatches that led to hospital visits. Others report missed pain meds or medication administration issues, and at least one reviewer links clinical problems to care that did not respond quickly enough. The community does list medication management and special dietary support, but these reviews suggest the experience wasn’t consistently reliable.
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Features
Housing
31 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Activities on-site
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Devotional services off-site
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
James M Cox Dayton International (12 miles away)
Care Services
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Ambulatory care
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Diabetic care
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Meals provided
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Activities on-site
Community-sponsored activities
Devotional activities offsite
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Physicians
Belmont Physicians Office (0.1 miles)
South Dayton Pediatrics (0.8 miles)
Sportopedics Medical Shoppe (1.2 miles)
Miami Valley Primary Care (1.4 miles)
Dayton Family Practice Assoc (1.4 miles)
Phoenix Pathology (1.4 miles)
Roelle Melissa P MD (1.4 miles)
Restaurants
Tank's Bar & Grill (0.5 miles)
Taco Bell (1 miles)
Carmel's (1.1 miles)
Milano's Atlantic City Subs (1.2 miles)
Ghostlight Coffee (1.3 miles)
Burger King (1.3 miles)
Taco Bell (1.4 miles)
Pharmacies
Walgreens (0.9 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
Walgreens (1.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
Rite Aid (1.9 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
Kroger Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
Cafes
Starbucks (1.3 miles)
Press (1.9 miles)
Starbucks (2.1 miles)
Winans Chocolates + Co (2.4 miles)
Warehouse 4 (2.7 miles)
Pettibone Coffee (2.7 miles)
Starbucks (4 miles)
Hospitals
Miami Valley Hospital Surgery Floor (1.5 miles)
Miami Valley Hospital Inpatient Rehab Unit (1.6 miles)
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31 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Activities on-site
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Devotional services off-site
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
James M Cox Dayton International (12 miles away)
24-hour call system
Ambulatory care
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Diabetic care
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Well-maintained facility with spacious, sunlit apartments and a robust activity calendar.
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