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2.5 from 41 reviews
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4 stars
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Overall Review of Wood Glen Alzheimer's Community
caveat9 reviews mention this
Care feels inconsistent
Residents and families describe care that can be unsafe or hard to get timely help with.
Several residents’ families report incidents involving falls, injuries, or wound concerns and say they struggled to get clear responses afterward. Others describe medication problems, including missing narcotics and medication being given despite directions from family. While some reviewers say their loved one received exceptional care and felt clean and comfortable, the negative accounts focus on neglect-like breakdowns and lack of follow-through.
caveat7 reviews mention this
Food and belongings issues
Multiple reviewers report missing or stolen personal items.
A recurring complaint is that residents’ belongings go missing, including clothing and small valuables like jewelry and glasses. Reviewers also describe mix-ups when trying to retrieve items after a loved one passed, along with difficulties getting responses from administration or the business office. Some reviewers counter with praise for cleanliness and staff helpfulness, but the theft-and-missing-items reports are consistent across multiple accounts.
caveat6 reviews mention this
Strong odor is a concern
Many reviewers mention a persistent, noticeable odor when entering or visiting.
Multiple families say the smell is strong enough to be a “turn off,” describing it as like urine/waste or sewage-like odors. One reviewer compares it unfavorably to other facilities they’ve visited, and another discusses an unpleasant odor in a specific wing. A few others say they can deal with the smell if care is good, but smell remains one of the most repeated practical complaints.
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Communication can be frustrating
Some families describe run-around and delays when they seek answers.
Several reviewers say administration was difficult to reach or provided inconsistent information, including confusion about whether details had been received. Others describe being told conflicting reasons for limited visits or describing their calls as unanswered or handled poorly. In contrast, a smaller number of reviewers describe staff as responsive during intake and visits, which suggests experiences vary widely by situation.
common8 reviews mention this
Staff warmth is a highlight
Many reviewers describe nurses and caregivers as caring and attentive.
A number of positive reviews focus on warm, patient, and supportive staff, including praise for updates during visits and treating residents like family. Some reviewers also single out specific nurses for follow-up and dedication. At the same time, several negative reviews claim rude treatment or unsafe conduct, so the staffing experience appears uneven across reviewers.
common3 reviews mention this
Activities match dementia level
Residents’ social time depends on their neighborhood and functioning level.
Some reviewers describe limited activity variety, saying residents were often just sitting. Others report their loved one became more social after moving in, and one reviewer explains activities are structured around different neighborhood halls for dementia needs. Overall, the reviews point to activities being present but varying by resident placement and day-to-day functioning.
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Features
Housing
148 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
James M Cox Dayton International (18 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Theaters
Cinemark Dayton South 16 + XD (0.1 miles)
Hospitals
Life Care Hospitals-Dayton (0.4 miles)
Kettering Health Breast Center (1.1 miles)
Dayton Children's Outpatient (3.7 miles)
Kettering Medical Center (4.2 miles)
Restaurants
Perkins Restaurant and Bakery (0.4 miles)
Yellow Rose Nightclub (0.6 miles)
Yaffa Grill And Market (0.7 miles)
P.F. Chang's China Bistro (0.8 miles)
McDonald's (0.9 miles)
McDonald's (1.9 miles)
McDonald's (2 miles)
Physicians
Miamisburg Family Practice (0.7 miles)
Sanderman Frank III, DDS (0.9 miles)
Advanced Dermatology (1 miles)
Amol Soin (1 miles)
Sycamore Internal Medicine (1.2 miles)
Dayton Colon & Rectal Center (1.8 miles)
Kirkland Family Practice (1.8 miles)
Parks
Cox Arboretum MetroPark (0.9 miles)
Rosewood Park (3.8 miles)
Lincoln Park (5.4 miles)
Hills & Dales MetroPark (5.6 miles)
Schoolhouse Park (6 miles)
Places of Worship
West Carrollton Church of the Nazarene (1.9 miles)
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148 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
James M Cox Dayton International (18 miles away)
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Strong memory-care focus with 24/7 supervision and comprehensive on-site amenities.
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