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Dawn View Center in Fort Ashby, WV

Dawn View Center is a nursing home community in Fort Ashby, WV.

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15 Diane Drive, Fort Ashby, WV 26719

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4.8 from 104 reviews
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Overall Review of Dawn View Center

common 24 reviews mention this

Staff are consistently caring

Residents and families frequently describe the staff as caring and attentive to day-to-day needs.

Many reviews focus on the staff treating residents with kindness, patience, and respect while staying responsive to what families and residents need. Multiple people also mention knowing their loved one is in good hands because staff are welcoming and professional during interactions. A few reviewers single out specific caregivers and nurses for compassionate care and respectful communication.

common 3 reviews mention this

Nurses respond when called

Several residents describe prompt help when they call for assistance.

A number of reviewers mention quick help when residents need something, including nurses responding when called. One review specifically notes staff coming right away when needed, and another calls out nurses as quick to respond. Families also describe staff handling questions and follow-ups for care planning.

common 8 reviews mention this

Clean facility and grounds

Reviews repeatedly describe the building as clean and well maintained.

Cleanliness comes up frequently, with reviewers noting the facility looks and smells clean and that housekeeping keeps things organized. Some also comment on the cleanliness of common areas during visits and the overall maintenance and grounds. Several reviews connect the clean environment to feeling confident about the care their loved ones receive.

common 3 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Residents and families value the variety of activities offered on-site.

Reviewers describe activities as a real part of life at the community, with staff supporting resident participation. One review highlights that activities are planned, varied, and numerous, while another notes the activities director and staff provide variety. A separate reviewer also points to activities as key for building community in a skilled nursing setting.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Dining is good, with one caveat

Dining is often praised, but one reviewer asks for better-tasting food.

Several reviews describe the food as delicious and nutritious, including both dining in the dining area and meals served in-room. One reviewer specifically praises pizza and service during a visit. At the same time, at least one resident/family member says the only area needing improvement is better-tasting food for residents.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 66 resident community capacity 66 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

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

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
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

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

Pharmacies

  • Med Shoppe (0.6 miles)
  • Sav-A-Lot Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • Steve's Pharmacy (5.9 miles)
  • South Cumberland Pharmacy (8.4 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (8.4 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (8.5 miles)
  • Martin's Pharmacy (8.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Crossroads Tavern & Eatery (0.8 miles)
  • Mountaineer Mart (3.8 miles)
  • Lashbaugh's Bar & Grill (6.5 miles)
  • Livvys SoftServe (6.5 miles)
  • Thirsty's Bar & Grill (6.6 miles)
  • Shooters Bar & Grill (7.1 miles)
  • K Bar (8.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Trinity United Methodist Church (0.9 miles)
  • Appalachian Mountain of Hope (2.2 miles)
  • First Baptist Church (2.9 miles)
  • Reverend Gulbrunson (5.2 miles)
  • Cresaptown United Methodist Church (6.4 miles)
  • Cumberland Church Of G (8.4 miles)
  • Christ United Methodist Church (8.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Mountainview Healthcare (5.5 miles)
  • Mountain View Primary Care (7.9 miles)
  • Dr Wolff (9.1 miles)
  • Queen City Ophthalmology (9.1 miles)
  • Peak Performance Orthopedics (9.1 miles)
  • Mir Neurology (9.2 miles)
  • Tri-State Orthopedic Specialists (9.2 miles)

Transportation

  • Yellow Cab (8.1 miles)
  • Queen City Taxi (8.3 miles)
  • Western Maryland Railway Station (9.6 miles)
  • Amtrak - Cumberland Station (9.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Memorial Hospital (9.2 miles)
  • Cumberland Nursing Home (9.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Basecamp Coffee (9.6 miles)
  • Queen City Creamery & Deli (9.7 miles)

Parks

  • C&O Canal Towpath (9.7 miles)
  • Constitution Park (9.7 miles)

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