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Widows Home Of Dayton

Widows Home Of Dayton is a nursing home community in Dayton, OH.

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  • Interior

    A beautifully furnished living room with a vintage sofa, brick fireplace, and antique decor.

  • Decor

    A stylish corner in a living room featuring comfortable blue chairs and a vibrant plant.

  • Trees

    A serene winter scene featuring snow-covered trees and a white picket fence.

  • Dining

    A chef serving a delicious meal in a kitchen.

  • Bookshelves

    A cozy vintage interior featuring an elegant sofa and classic portraits on a brick wall.

  • Nature

    A charming scene featuring several birds perched on branches inside an aviary.

  • Vegetables

    A delicious plate featuring seasoned fries, a fresh salad with tomatoes and onions, and a side of pickles.

50 South Findlay Street, Dayton, OH 45403

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3.3 from 38 reviews
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Overall Review of Widows Home Of Dayton

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Safety and call-light concerns

Several residents report serious safety issues and slow or unresponsive help.

Some reviewers describe medication and care lapses, including confusion around what was administered and symptoms that concerned family members. Others mention delays getting help—especially with toileting—after call lights were requested multiple times. A few also describe cleanliness problems such as unpleasant odors and dirty conditions, plus rude or unhelpful interactions during critical moments. Taken together, these accounts focus more on reliability and responsiveness than day-to-day comfort.

common 11 reviews mention this

Staff attention and kindness

Many reviews credit attentive, caring staff with making the transition easier.

A strong thread across reviews is gratitude for nursing staff being attentive and kind to both residents and families. Multiple reviewers describe getting frequent help and feeling supported during difficult periods, including end-of-life care and long rehab stays. Clean rooms and feeling “well staffed” also show up alongside compliments about how respectfully residents were treated. Even when families had concerns elsewhere, the positive feedback consistently points to staff as a major reason people felt comfortable.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Diabetes care feels inconsistent

Residents with diabetes describe problems with blood sugar management and insulin timing.

Two reviewers specifically connect their loved one’s diabetes to what they experienced during the stay. One describes a medication tracking and administration concern tied to diabetes treatment, while another says staff let blood sugar reach unsafe levels before administering insulin. Both accounts express urgency around proper monitoring and dosing. Residents’ feedback in this area suggests diabetes management may need extra attention from families during care coordination.

common 4 reviews mention this

Dementia activities and daily help

Reviews for dementia care emphasize daily activities and helpful routines.

Several family members describe dementia care that included structured activities and staff support to get residents up and moving each day. One reviewer also notes a more normal, less segregated environment for dementia and Alzheimer’s patients. Others highlight cleanliness, improved food, and a brighter setting that they felt helped their loved one feel better. Overall, these accounts frame dementia support as more than supervision—it’s tied to routine and engagement.

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Features

Housing

  • 75 resident community capacity 75 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • 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
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • 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

  • James M Cox Dayton International (10 miles away) James M Cox Dayton International (10 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • 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
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • 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
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

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Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Rite Aid (0.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.5 miles)
  • Khn Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • Taqueria Mixteca (0.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.2 miles)
  • Ghostlight Coffee (1.4 miles)
  • Dublin Pub (1.4 miles)
  • Troll Pub at the Wheelhouse (1.5 miles)
  • Trolley Stop (1.5 miles)
  • Toxic Brew Company (1.5 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Moving & Storage (0.9 miles)
  • Dayton Yellow Cab (1.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Richard Allen Turner, MD (1 miles)
  • Belmont Physicians Office (1.7 miles)
  • Wright State Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine (2 miles)
  • Miami Valley Heart & Lung Surgeons (2 miles)
  • Medical Oncology Hematology Association (2 miles)
  • Miami Valley Hospital Pain Center (2.1 miles)
  • Miami Valley Primary Care (2.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Dayton Children's (1 miles)
  • Premier Health Partners (1.9 miles)
  • Miami Valley Hospital Inpatient Rehab Unit (2 miles)
  • Miami Valley Hospital Surgery Floor (2.1 miles)
  • Miami Valley Hospital (2.4 miles)
  • Grandview Medical Center (2.5 miles)
  • Kettering Medical Center (5 miles)

Cafes

  • Press (1.5 miles)
  • Winans Chocolates + Co (1.7 miles)
  • Pettibone Coffee (1.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (2 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.8 miles)
  • DiBella's Subs (4.4 miles)
  • Warehouse 4 (4.4 miles)

Parks

  • RiverScape MetroPark (1.8 miles)
  • Kettering Field (2.1 miles)
  • Deweese Park (3.6 miles)
  • Hills & Dales MetroPark (3.6 miles)
  • Lincoln Park (4.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Saint Helen Catholic Church (2.1 miles)
  • Grace United Methodist (3.2 miles)

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