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Widows Home of Dayton

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

50 South Findlay Street, Burkhardt · Dayton, OH 4540375 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.6/5

based on 47 Google reviews

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5/ 10
high Risk

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

Source: Medicare data

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

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Food7.0Staff5.0Clean8.0Activities9.0Meds2.0Memory6.0Comms3.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • 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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234'14(1)'17(3)'19(5)'21(3)'23(4)'25(12)'26(6)

Distribution · 50 analyzed

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27
4
4
3
4
2
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15

How They Respond to Reviews

28%response rate

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?

Personalized based on this facility's data


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.

Memory care family member · 2023★★★★

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.

Long-term resident's family · 2022★★★★★

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

Rehab patient's family · 2025☆☆☆☆
Source: 47 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
1.01hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.95hrs
96%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
65%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
30%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Total 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

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

13

measures

Worse Than Avg

3

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility42.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
42.3%
US
12.1%
OH
28.2%
Montgomery
24.3%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.1%
Better than Avg
Here
1.1%
US
14.4%
OH
5.8%
Montgomery
8.9%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.2%
Better than Avg
Here
2.2%
US
15.3%
OH
6.9%
Montgomery
10.3%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
OH
92.6%
Montgomery
89.8%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility14.5%
Better than Avg
Here
14.5%
US
19.4%
OH
21.6%
Montgomery
19.2%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.0%
Better than Avg
Here
9.0%
US
15.4%
OH
9.4%
Montgomery
12.8%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
79.7%
OH
75.6%
Montgomery
70.4%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.3%
Better than Avg
Here
98.3%
US
81.8%
OH
78.4%
Montgomery
71.7%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.3%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
1.3%
US
1.6%
OH
1.2%
Montgomery
1.2%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

14deficiencies
2penalties
Above state avg (10.1)
17 complaint-triggered
$48,833 in fines

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, 2026Complaint
4
0684Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0729Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

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.

0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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, 2025Routine
15
0686Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0727Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

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.

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0814Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

0925Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0252Potential for harm · Pattern

Egress Deficiencies

Provide at least two remote exits on each floor or fire section of the building.

0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0657Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0921Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

0511Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0741Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

0569Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0800Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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, 2024Complaint
2
0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0760Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Dec 5, 2024Complaint
2
0521Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

0741Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Oct 17, 2024Complaint
2
0686Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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, 2024Complaint
2
0693Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0759Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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

Owner / Operator

Widows Home of Dayton

Organization Type

for profit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Findlay Holdco

Owner · Organization

100%

Findlay Opco

Owner (parent company) · Organization

93%

Weinschneider, Benjamin

Owner (parent company)

7%

Key personnel

Weinschneider, BenjaminW-2 Managing EmployeeWeinschneider, BenjaminOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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