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New Dawn Retirement Community in Dover, OH

New Dawn Retirement Community is an assisted living and memory care community in Dover, OH.

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New Dawn Retirement Community in Dover, OH

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  • Interior

    A cozy living room with a view into the kitchen, featuring comfortable furniture and a warm interior decor.
  • Outdoors

    A man walks his dog outside on a chilly day.
  • Decor

    A cozy restaurant dining room with elegantly set tables and classic decor.
  • Living Room

    A contemporary living room featuring a cozy fireplace and stylish furniture.
  • Building

    Entrance of a building decorated with holiday wreaths, set against a cloudy backdrop.
  • Bedroom

    View of a kitchen area leading into a bedroom.
  • Fireplace

    A man poses confidently beside a black labrador dog in a cozy indoor setting decorated for the holidays.
  • Tree

    A person standing next to a beautifully decorated Christmas tree in a cozy interior.

865 East Iron Avenue, Dover, OH 44622

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

3.8 from 90 reviews
5 stars
51
4 stars
15
3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
22

Overall Review of New Dawn Retirement Community

common 18 reviews mention this

Cleanliness stands out

Residents and visitors repeatedly describe the facility as very clean and well kept.

Many reviews highlight a clean, well-maintained environment, including comments that the building felt bright and odor-free. Several visitors also describe rooms as tidy and neat, and some mention safety protocols being in place at entry. A few negative reviews still acknowledge cleanliness even while criticizing care.

common 20 reviews mention this

Staff friendliness is uneven

Reviews describe both genuinely caring staff and moments when communication and attention fall short.

A large share of reviews say staff members are friendly, supportive, and helpful, with some families thanking specific caregivers for responsiveness. Others report rude or unempathetic behavior and say staff members talk poorly about residents or are difficult to communicate with. Taken together, the reviews suggest good interpersonal service in some cases, but inconsistent day-to-day experiences for others.

caveat 10 reviews mention this

Call-light response concerns

Some residents and families report long waits and delayed help when they call for assistance.

Several reviews describe call lights going unanswered for hours or staff leaving residents waiting before responding. A few families also describe delays in addressing urgent needs, such as hygiene, mobility assistance, or monitoring when medical issues arise. In these accounts, residents end up left in uncomfortable or unsafe situations longer than families expected.

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Food quality splits opinions

Dining gets mixed feedback, with some praising meals and others criticizing quality and portioning.

Some reviews say the food is great and that residents have choices with meals and snacks, including one comment comparing the meal experience favorably. Other reviews complain that food quality is poor, portions are cut, and some meals are served cold or not available as ordered. Residents also mention that meal planning could include more variety, especially around fresh fruits and vegetables.

  • A cozy restaurant dining room with elegantly set tables and classic decor.
differentiator 6 reviews mention this

Rehab and therapy are emphasized

Physical and occupational therapy is a recurring focus in reviews, and many describe positive rehab experiences.

Reviews frequently mention physical therapy and occupational therapy, often describing the therapists as knowledgeable and encouraging. Some families say rehab helped their loved ones recover quickly or made the process feel supportive, including comments that therapy teams pushed patients toward goals. A smaller number of reviews are critical overall care, but even in those cases the topic of rehab and therapy shows up as a major reason people were at the community.

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Features

Housing

  • 53 resident community capacity 53 resident community capacity
  • Detached homes Detached homes
  • 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

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • 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
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 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
  • Blood work Blood work
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Personal care assistants Personal care assistants
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

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

Activities

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

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Dover Orthopaedic Center (0.1 miles)
  • Dr Kollman MD Office (0.1 miles)
  • Union Family Healthcare (0.1 miles)
  • Regional Surgical Specialists (0.1 miles)
  • Omni Orthopedics (0.1 miles)
  • UPS Union Physician Service (0.2 miles)
  • Tri County Hematology & Oncology (0.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Cleveland Clinic - Union Hospital (0.1 miles)
  • Tuscarawas Ambulatory Surgery (0.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Taco Bell (0.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.4 miles)
  • Arby's (0.4 miles)
  • Wendy's (0.5 miles)
  • Fundays (0.6 miles)
  • Katana Japanese Restaurant (0.7 miles)
  • Tlaquepaque Mexican Restaurant (0.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • New Life Church Of God (0.8 miles)
  • Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church (1.3 miles)
  • Dover Faith United Methodist (1.4 miles)
  • First United Methodist Church (1.8 miles)
  • Church of the Nazarene (1.8 miles)
  • Faith Christian Church (1.9 miles)
  • Muskingum Valley Presbytery (2.7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • Discount Drug Mart (1.6 miles)
  • Medicine Center Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Medicine Shoppe (1.7 miles)
  • Dusini Drug Pharmacy and Home Medical Equipment (2 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Discount Drug Mart (3.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Pit Stop Classic Care & Cream (0.8 miles)
  • Dagwoods Cafe Deli (1.7 miles)
  • Bud and Tooties (1.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.9 miles)
  • Peet's Coffee and Tea (3.3 miles)

Parks

  • Tuscora Park (1.1 miles)

Transportation

  • Bus Stop (1.9 miles)
  • Ez Stor Rentals (3 miles)

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