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Allen View Healthcare Center in Springfield, OH

Allen View Healthcare Center is a nursing home community in Springfield, OH.

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Allen View Healthcare Center in Springfield, OH

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2615 Derr Road, Springfield, OH 45503

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

2.7 from 42 reviews
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Overall Review of Allen View Healthcare Center

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Care quality is inconsistent

Residents and families describe widely mixed care quality.

Some reviewers say their loved ones received attentive medical and therapy support, including help with eating, getting to hospital when needed, and PT/OT sessions. Others describe serious gaps, including delayed or inadequate responses to health changes, trouble getting basic assistance, and concerns about treatment decisions and medication handling. Several reviews also mention that call-light or staff availability issues affected whether care happened when it was needed.

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Staff responsiveness draws criticism

Many reviews criticize slow responses and poor follow-through.

A recurring theme is difficulty reaching staff by phone and slow action after call buttons are pressed. Some reviewers describe staff leaving call lights unanswered for extended periods, while others say they were told information or that requests were addressed but the outcome did not match. A few reviews also point to limited staff coverage during busy times, which they say contributed to delays.

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Cleanliness and odors come up

Multiple residents mention cleanliness problems and unpleasant odors.

Several reviews describe strong odors in rooms or hallways, along with concerns about bedding and overall maintenance. A number of reviewers also mention that call lights seemed to be left on and that basic upkeep was not consistent. On the more positive side, some families praised cleanliness in rooms and bathrooms, including noting that certain areas felt updated or well kept.

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Therapy support is mixed

Therapy experiences range from strong to disappointing.

Some reviewers highlight helpful PT/OT, describing sessions that took place in the room and support with mobility and eating during recovery. Others say therapists offered only minimal effort, that response times were slow, or that their loved one did not receive needed therapy because the facility was too crowded. One respite stay review described improvements after complaints, with the person being taken to meals and activities.

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Dining quality and diet support

Dining feedback is mixed, including concerns about food quality.

Several reviews criticize food quality and meal service, including statements about meals being substandard or not prepared properly. Other reviewers describe food as “amazing” and note that special dietary needs were handled. The community also offers dining tied to diabetes needs and special dietary restrictions.

  • A kitchen and dining area featuring a table with chairs, a refrigerator, and decorative wall elements.
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Nearby care and services

Nearby clinics and pharmacies may support routine needs.

For day-to-day needs, the area includes nearby physician offices and pharmacies, which can help with non-emergency appointments and prescriptions. There are also hospitals listed close by, which supports access to higher-level care when needed. Residents and families may still rely on the facility’s transportation arrangements for getting to appointments.

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Features

Housing

  • 126 resident community capacity 126 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 (23 miles away) James M Cox Dayton International (23 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

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Springfield Family Practice (0.1 miles)
  • Springfield Gastroenterology (0.3 miles)
  • Annamraju Ananth MD (0.3 miles)
  • Quest Cardiology (0.3 miles)
  • Kamel Abraham MD (0.4 miles)
  • Springfield General Surgery (0.4 miles)
  • Ob/Gyn (0.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Southern Baptist Convention (0.2 miles)
  • Cornerstone Baptist Church (0.9 miles)
  • Grace Covenant Fellowship (1.3 miles)
  • Maplewood Church of the Nazarene (2.8 miles)
  • New Moorefield United Methodist Church (4.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Springfield Urology (0.3 miles)
  • Mercy Medical Center (1.7 miles)
  • Springfield Regional Imaging Center (1.7 miles)
  • Clark County Mental Health (2 miles)
  • Springfield Regional Cancer Center (2.5 miles)
  • Springfield Regional Medical Center (2.5 miles)
  • Ohio Institute of Cardiac Care (2.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Pizza Hut (0.5 miles)
  • Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken (0.8 miles)
  • Little Caesars Pizza (0.9 miles)
  • Wendy's (1 miles)
  • Burger King (2 miles)
  • Hickory Inn (2 miles)
  • Subway (2.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)
  • Whitacre's Pharmacies (1.7 miles)
  • Harding Road Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Madison Avenue Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • Whitacre Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • Meijer Pharmacy (2.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Tim Hortons (1.4 miles)
  • Coffee Expressions (2.1 miles)
  • Tim Hortons (2.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.6 miles)
  • Tim Hortons (3.3 miles)

Parks

  • CJ Brown Playground (1.9 miles)
  • Moorefield Family Park (2.8 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinema 10 (2.8 miles)

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