Dixon Healthcare Center in Wintersville, OH

Dixon Healthcare Center is a nursing home community in Wintersville, OH.

Information last verified: May 17, 2026

135 Reichart Avenue, Wintersville, OH 43953

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

3 from 34 reviews

5 stars

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4 stars

4

3 stars

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2 stars

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1 stars

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Overall Review of Dixon Healthcare Center

common 15 reviews mention this

Staff are often described as caring

Residents and visitors frequently describe the staff as caring and helpful.

Many reviewers say staff are friendly, compassionate, and willing to help, with several families and visitors saying their loved ones were treated “like family.” A few also call out specific support, like a social worker being especially helpful and nurses making sure residents get to appointments. Even some mixed reviews still note that at least some staff were better than the overall experience.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and odors are a split

Cleanliness is inconsistent, with multiple residents citing strong unpleasant odors.

Some reviewers describe the facility as clean and say issues get fixed quickly. Others report persistent bad smells and rooms they describe as filthy, including examples of food left out on trays and unpleasant conditions in specific areas. A negative group also mentions sanitation problems they encountered during visits.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Call light response is disputed

Several reviewers report delays or failures when call lights are used.

A few negative reviews describe residents waiting for long periods with call lights going off and staff not responding promptly. Others also mention not being checked on for long stretches, and one review describes staff being unhelpful when trying to get assistance. While there are also positive comments about responsiveness, these complaints create a clear concern about follow-through.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Food quality and dietary fit vary

Dining quality and dietary options receive repeated criticism.

One reviewer calls the food average, but multiple others describe it as terrible and lacking nutritional value. Several comments also raise concerns about limited dietary needs or choices, with residents or families feeling the meal planning didn’t meet expectations. Taken together, dining seems to be a frequent point of frustration in the reviews.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

85 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

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

Restaurants

Dippity Dawg (0.3 miles)
Zalenski Family Eatery & Pub (0.5 miles)
Burger King (1.1 miles)
Gas Lite Restaurant & Lounge (1.2 miles)
Arby's (1.9 miles)
Taco Bell (2 miles)
Pizza Hut (2 miles)

Places of Worship

Wintersville Church of Christ (0.5 miles)
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church (1.3 miles)
Grace Point (2.5 miles)
Church Of Christ (3.1 miles)
Triumph of the Cross (3.4 miles)
Pius X Church (3.4 miles)
Community of God's Love (3.4 miles)

Pharmacies

Diamond Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
Diamond Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
Riesbeck's Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
Walgreens (2.4 miles)
Good Neighbor Pharmacy (3.5 miles)
Ross Park Pharmacy West (3.5 miles)
Kroger pharmacy drive thru (4.6 miles)

Physicians

Change (1.2 miles)
Family Medical Care & Women's Health (1.2 miles)
Shoshi DR MD (1.3 miles)
Trinity Pediatric Care Center (2.1 miles)
Kidney Care Center At Dci (2.6 miles)
Michael Giannamore MD (2.8 miles)
Riverside Medical of Ohio (2.9 miles)

Hospitals

Life Line Hospital (1.3 miles)
Dialysis Clinic (2.6 miles)
Center West Trinity Medical (3.4 miles)
Trinity Medical Center West (3.6 miles)
Saint John Medical Center Heliport (3.6 miles)
Life Line Hospital (5 miles)
Trinity Family Care Center (5.2 miles)

Transportation

Ohio Hills Taxidermy (2.6 miles)
U-Haul (4.4 miles)
Thrifty Car Rental (5 miles)
Blue Foot Industrial (6.1 miles)

Cafes

A Touch of Elegance Cafe and Bakery (2.9 miles)
Bourbon Street Cafe (7.1 miles)
The Daily Perk (7.5 miles)

Parks

Belleview Municipal Park (4.9 miles)
Follansbee Park (7.4 miles)

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