Widows Home of Dayton
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
- Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (11 vs median 8.0)
- High staff turnover (62%)
Bottom 25% in OH · Meets national RN staffing standard · Above average staffing · $48,833 in fines
What this means for your family
While some families report positive experiences with long-term care and activities, the recent surge in reports regarding medical errors and poor responsiveness is concerning. If you choose this facility, ensure you have a clear plan for frequent family check-ins and be prepared to advocate aggressively for your loved one's medical needs, especially if they have complex conditions like diabetes.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
47 reviews on Google“Widows Home of Dayton receives highly polarized feedback, with some families praising the attentive nursing staff and engaging activities, while others report severe concerns regarding medical oversight and responsiveness. Several reviewers highlight significant issues with nursing staff availability and the management of complex medical needs, particularly for diabetic or post-surgical patients. Families considering this facility should be aware of the stark contrast between those who report excellent long-term care and those who describe incidents of neglect.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Attentive and caring nursing staff
- Active social and craft programs
- Clean and well-maintained environment
- Supportive atmosphere for long-term residents
Concerns
- Slow response times for call lights and bathroom assistance (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Inadequate medical oversight and medication management (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Difficulty reaching staff via phone or getting assistance at the door (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 50 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given that social and craft programs are a highlight here, could you walk us through a typical weekly activity calendar for a new resident?
- 2We noticed some families have experienced delays in call light response times; what specific protocols do you have in place to ensure residents receive timely assistance when they need help?
- 3With medication management being a top priority for our family, could you explain the oversight process and how you ensure accuracy for residents with complex needs?
- 4We saw that you engage with some feedback online; how do you typically communicate with families when concerns arise, and what is the best way for us to reach the nursing team directly?
- 5Since the facility has had recent health inspection findings, what specific steps are you taking to improve your internal quality oversight and address those areas of concern?
- 6How does your team coordinate with outside physicians to ensure that medical changes are addressed promptly and that communication stays consistent?
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Key Review Excerpts
“My mother was there more than a year because of dementia. The staff were great, always had activities for the patients. Got her out of bed every day and took great care of her.”
“My mother was at the Widow’s Home for a month. She had stage 4 liver cancer and the skilled nursing staff couldn’t have treated my mother any better.”
“My wife's grandma was transferred into their care from Miami Valley for rehabilitation for having a broken foot. For context she is also a diabetic... she was unconscious for all 3 days that she was there. Her MyChart listed she was given Robaxin (she wasn't supposed to have that), but there was no other docu”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Families have filed multiple complaint reports triggering 13 deficiencies, raising concerns about responsiveness to resident needs. The facility shows recurring problems with medication management, nursing staffing, and pressure ulcer prevention across multiple years, with recent 2024-2025 citations indicating ongoing challenges. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the persistent pattern of similar issues in core care areas suggests families should carefully evaluate current conditions during visits.
Feb 24, 2026Complaint4
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
May 21, 2025Routine15
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Egress Deficiencies
Provide at least two remote exits on each floor or fire section of the building.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Dec 9, 2024Complaint2
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Dec 5, 2024Complaint2
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Oct 17, 2024Complaint2
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
May 2, 2024Complaint2
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Federal Penalties
Fine
May 21, 2025
$39,868
Fine
Oct 17, 2024
$8,965
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Widows Home of Dayton
for profit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Findlay Holdco
Owner · Organization
Findlay Opco
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Weinschneider, Benjamin
Owner (parent company)
Key personnel
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