SHADY LAWN NURSING HOME
15028 OLD LINCOLNWAY EAST, Dalton, OH 44618
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
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Resident & Family Councils Active
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CMS Abuse/Neglect Flag
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How SHADY LAWN NURSING HOME Compares
SHADY LAWN NURSING HOME is a 98-bed for-profit nursing facility in Dalton, Ohio. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Ohio average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (20.6%) is above the Ohio average of 8.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 98 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 76% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Ohio average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 20.6% — worse than the Ohio average of 8.8% (134% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.4% — better than the Ohio average of 3.2% (54% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.5% — worse than the Ohio average of 3.4%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Ohio averages across 922 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SHADY LAWN NURSING HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SHADY LAWN NURSING HOME with other nursing homes in Dalton.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for SHADY LAWN NURSING HOME, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is SHADY LAWN NURSING HOME addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is SHADY LAWN NURSING HOME doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 20.6% here versus 8.8% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help SHADY LAWN NURSING HOME keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.4% here versus 3.2% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SHADY LAWN NURSING HOME?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at SHADY LAWN NURSING HOME?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Dalton
Dalton sits in Wayne County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Ohio as a whole (17.0% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 20,628 (17.8%)
- Median age
- 38.6 years
- Median household income
- $61,424
- Median home value
- $156,300
Demographics for Wayne County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Dalton.
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