Best Memory Care in Dayton, Ohio
9 communities found
Dayton offers 7 memory care communities, all residential, with an average rating of 4.2 drawn from 396 reviews. All 7 report private rooms, 24-hour staff, medication management, and social activities, and one community reports a large size while size is unknown for the rest.
- 9communities
- 4.2average rating, 9 rated
- 449family reviews read
Optimized Senior Living Assisted Living and Memory Care Kettering
Dayton, Ohio
5(21)
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Kauhale Centerville
Dayton, Ohio
4.8(81)
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Vienna Springs Health Campus
Dayton, Ohio
4.8(39)
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From $3,000/moThe Wellington at Dayton
Dayton, Ohio
4.4(76)
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10 Wilmington Place Retirement Community
Dayton, Ohio
4.4(74)
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Spring Hills Singing Woods
Dayton, Ohio
4.2(14)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Brookdale Oakwood
Dayton, Ohio
3.9(14)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Laurelwood Assisted Living & Memory Care
Dayton, Ohio
3.9(98)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Wood Glen Alzheimer's Community
Dayton, Ohio
2.8(32)
Memory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated memory care in Dayton
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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Optimized Senior Living Assisted Living and Memory Care Kettering
5 (21 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Families call this a small, home-like community with hands-on nursing care, good food, and no reported complaints across all five-star reviews.
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4.8 (81 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care
This community holds a 4.8 rating from 81 reviewers and centers its care on a dementia program built around residents' personal histories.
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4.8 (39 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 54 units
Families and residents consistently praise Vienna Springs Health Campus for compassionate, attentive staff and strong rehabilitation therapy that helps residents regain strength and return home. Reviewers highlight a…
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4.4 (76 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care
This community holds a 4.4 rating from 74 Google reviews, though no individual comments were available to detail specific experiences.
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10 Wilmington Place Retirement Community
4.4 (74 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
With a 4.4 rating from 73 reviews, this community emphasizes long-term family ownership and a straightforward rental pricing model.
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4.2 (14 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care
Spring Hills Singing Woods is an assisted living and independent living community in Dayton, Ohio, with a 4.2-star average from 14 Google reviews. No detailed review text or amenity information was provided, so families…
- 7
3.9 (14 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care
Reviewers describe a small, homey setting where staff know residents personally, though one family reported a serious lapse in care.
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Laurelwood Assisted Living & Memory Care
3.9 (98 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care
This community holds roughly a 4 out of 5 rating from 97 reviewers and offers a secure memory care unit with on-site medical services.
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Wood Glen Alzheimer's Community
2.8 (32 reviews)· Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 148 units
Reviews are mixed, with praise for compassionate caregivers alongside reports of missing belongings, odors, and inconsistent oversight.
What families say about memory care in Dayton
Counted across the review summaries of 9 Dayton communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Families most often praise memory care itself, noted at 71% of the 7 communities, along with medical and nursing care and safety and security, each cited at 57%. At the same time, 71% raise concerns about communication with families and about cost and billing, and 43% point to building and upkeep issues.
Praised most
- Medical and nursing care 56%
- Memory care 56%
- Caring, attentive staff 44%
- Safety and security 44%
- Food and dining 33%
Concerns raised
- Cost and billing 67%
- Communication with families 56%
- Building and upkeep 33%
- Safety 22%
“10 Wilmington Place seems clean, comfortable and welcoming. The staff seem caring, respectful, and attentive to the residents’ needs with plenty of fun activities from which to choose. I would recommend this facility to families looking for compassionate and dependable care for their loved ones.”
“I have unfortunately been around too many care facilities. Optimized has been outstanding. My mom is at high risk for falling, I am so very grateful and impressed with the care and precautions everyone at optimized have provided. Optimized feels more akin to family than facility.”
“I was very impressed with my tour of Vienna Springs today; a lovely campus that offered everything I was looking for. Staff member Mary Jane provided a very thorough and professional tour.”
Memory Care in Dayton: the figures
- •Most common amenities: housekeeping (9), social activities (9), 24-hour staff (9), gathering / activity spaces (9), laundry service (9), medication management (9).
How families pay for memory care in Ohio
Most Ohio families start by paying privately, using savings, pensions and often the proceeds from selling a home to cover the monthly cost of assisted living, memory care or independent living. Long-term care insurance, when a parent or spouse has a policy, can offset part of that cost, and it is worth reviewing the policy terms early to understand what triggers benefits and how much is paid out. Veterans and surviving spouses who meet eligibility rules may also receive help through VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit intended to assist with the cost of daily care.
The full picture for the state: Memory Care in Ohio.
Memory Care near Dayton
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering3.6 mi | 12 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.6 mi |
| Beavercreek6.4 mi | 20 | 4 / 5 | 6.4 mi |
| Huber Heights7.6 mi | 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 7.6 mi |
| Miamisburg8.3 mi | 15 | 4 / 5 | 8.3 mi |
| Centerville8.7 mi | 8 | 4.3 / 5 | 8.7 mi |
| Fairborn10.5 mi | 6 | 4.3 / 5 | 10.5 mi |
| Englewood11.5 mi | 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 11.5 mi |
| Xenia14 mi | 5 | 4 / 5 | 14 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 21, 2026 from the 9 communities listed in Dayton, 449 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Dayton ask about.
- Home Care in Ohio: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Assisted Living vs. Memory Care: 9 Key Differences and How to Choose the Right One
- How Routine Enhances Quality Of Life In Memory Care
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Memory Care in Dayton: Common Questions
How many memory care communities are in Dayton, Ohio?
MyLivingChoice lists 9 memory care communities in Dayton, Ohio, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which memory care communities in Dayton are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Optimized Senior Living Assisted Living and Memory Care Kettering (5★, 21 ratings), Kauhale Centerville (4.8★, 81 ratings), Vienna Springs Health Campus (4.8★, 39 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Dayton?
Beyond memory care, Dayton has home health (23 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (20 communities), independent living (17 communities), assisted living (15 communities), at-home care (11 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate memory care in Dayton?
Families rate Dayton memory care communities 4.2 out of 5 on average, across 449 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Dayton memory care communities?
Across the review summaries of 9 Dayton communities, the most common praise is medical and nursing care (mentioned for 56%), memory care (mentioned for 56%), caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 44%). The most common concerns are cost and billing (67%), communication with families (56%), building and upkeep (33%).
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Dayton bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
