Shady Lawn Nursing Home is a skilled nursing facility located in Dalton, Ohio. The facility serves individuals requiring long-term nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, and specialized memory care services. Shady Lawn provides 24-hour nursing oversight with staff available to assist residents with a range of medical and personal needs. Recent updates to the residential and therapy areas have been made, with the goal of providing an improved environment both for resident comfort and rehabilitation. The home also offers respite and hospice care options.
In terms of medical and personal care services, Shady Lawn Nursing Home offers support for incontinence and ambulatory care, ensuring that residents who require assistance with mobility or continence management are monitored and attended to by trained staff. Medication management is provided, including the administration, tracking, and coordination of prescriptions as directed by physicians. The facility supports residents with diabetes care, including blood sugar monitoring and specialized dietary support. Podiatry services are made available, as well as audiology and dental care through contracted providers.
Amenities include an on-site barber and beauty salon for grooming needs and a therapy room where physical, occupational, and speech therapy sessions are conducted. For residents with psychiatric conditions, Shady Lawn Nursing Home accepts individuals who require additional support and monitoring for mental health concerns. Assistance with activities of daily living includes full support for bathing, dressing, and toileting, while residents who are able to self-feed are encouraged to do so.
Family and resident feedback reflects a mix of positive and critical experiences. Many commend the facility's clean environment, recent renovations, and a staff noted as caring and friendly by numerous visitors. Some families credit Shady Lawn with effective nursing interventions and describe a homelike atmosphere. However, reviews also mention concerns related to inconsistent staffing, turnover, and difficulties with communication—especially in urgent situations or at end of life. While the majority report satisfaction with care and the facility’s updates, there is ongoing feedback about the need for consistent communication and staffing improvements.
Costs at this community start at $1,820 and range up to $7,878. The average price in the community is $4,849, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,090. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
