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FirstLight in Miamisburg, OH

FirstLight is a senior community in Miamisburg, OH.

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FirstLight in Miamisburg, OH

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FirstLight

8350 Byers Rd, Miamisburg, OH 45342

To contact a resident: (937) 859-3555

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

4.7 from 27 reviews
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Overall Review of FirstLight

common 13 reviews mention this

Caregivers feel caring and supportive

Residents and families consistently describe caregivers who feel genuinely caring and supportive.

Many reviews focus on the personal care experience, with residents or families praising kindness, compassion, patience, and emotional support. Several specifically mention caregivers helping someone feel loved, supported, or understood as health needs change. Others highlight caregivers as companions who also work well with family members, not just with tasks.

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Care visits are described as timely

A recurring point in reviews is that caregivers arrive on time and are punctual.

Multiple reviewers mention punctuality and reliable timing, including arriving on time and being consistently on schedule. Others describe caregivers as timely and dependable when help is needed for daily living tasks. One review also calls out a punctual caregiver who takes care of needs as health declines.

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Scheduling and agreements feel flexible

Reviews point to flexible service expectations around agreements and visit timing.

One reviewer explains that the agency works without contracts, using an application, agreements, and hourly rates, and can work with insurance or self-pay. Another notes there are no minimum time requirements, which helps when care needs vary week to week.

common 8 reviews mention this

Help with personal care and home tasks

Residents describe practical help with personal care, housekeeping, and daily needs at home.

Several reviews describe hands-on assistance that goes beyond general companionship, such as applying lotions or ointments, managing compression garments, and foot care. Families also mention help with housekeeping and errands-like tasks such as taking out trash, as well as bathing and other personal needs. A few reviewers connect the service to staying at home safely by getting help with medical and personal issues in the house.

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Features

Transportation

  • James M Cox Dayton International (19 miles away) James M Cox Dayton International (19 miles away)

Nearby Places of Interest

Located in the heart of Miamisburg, Ohio, this area offers a convenient and diverse range of amenities for seniors looking to settle down. With several medical practices nearby, including Miamisburg Family Practice and Advanced Dermatology, residents have easy access to healthcare services. Numerous dining options, such as Perkins Restaurant and Bakery and P.F. Chang's China Bistro, provide delicious meals for every taste. In terms of recreation, Cinemark Dayton South 16 + XD theater is close by for entertainment, while parks like Cox Arboretum MetroPark offer peaceful outdoor spaces. Additionally, pharmacies like Walgreens and CVS Pharmacy ensure that medication needs are easily met. Overall, this neighborhood provides a mix of healthcare facilities, dining options, entertainment venues, and green spaces for seniors seeking a well-rounded community to call home.

Physicians

  • Miamisburg Family Practice (0.4 miles)
  • Advanced Dermatology (0.7 miles)
  • Amol Soin (0.7 miles)
  • Sanderman Frank III, DDS (1.1 miles)
  • Sycamore Internal Medicine (1.2 miles)
  • Wagshul, Fred Lung Center of America (1.8 miles)
  • Augusta, James Ttering Health Medical Group Bariatric Surgery (2.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.5 miles)
  • Perkins Restaurant and Bakery (0.8 miles)
  • Yaffa Grill And Market (1 miles)
  • Yellow Rose Nightclub (1 miles)
  • P.F. Chang's China Bistro (1 miles)
  • Milano’s Pizza, Subs & Taps (1.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Life Care Hospitals-Dayton (0.8 miles)
  • Kettering Health Breast Center (1 miles)
  • Dayton Children's Outpatient (2.7 miles)
  • Kettering Medical Center (5.3 miles)
  • Conover Health Plus (5.5 miles)
  • Miami Valley South (6.5 miles)
  • Miami Valley Hospital South (6.6 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark Dayton South 16 + XD (1.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.1 miles)
  • Panera Bread (2.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • Discount Drug Mart (1.9 miles)
  • Home Med Equipment & Respiratory (2.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.1 miles)

Parks

  • Cox Arboretum MetroPark (1.9 miles)
  • Rosewood Park (3.4 miles)
  • Schoolhouse Park (5.8 miles)
  • Lincoln Park (6.3 miles)
  • Hills & Dales MetroPark (6.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • West Carrollton Church of the Nazarene (2.8 miles)

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