Hennis Care Center

    1720 N Cross St, Dover, OH 44622
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing
    3.6ยท25 reviews

    Compassionate professional care and rehab

    I felt confident leaving my loved one here-compassionate, professional staff provided attentive, family-like care and kept us regularly updated. The food was excellent and appetizing, served in beautiful, very clean dining rooms; grounds, rooms and sanitation were well maintained, and there were engaging activities and outings. Rehab, wound care and nursing were outstanding-Dana (RN), Holly and Dr. Jones in particular-and I'm truly grateful for the support.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Hospice waiver
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Dementia waiver
    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.60ยท(25)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.3
    • Staff

      3.8
    • Meals

      3.7
    • Amenities

      3.7
    • Value

      2.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate and skilled nursing staff
    • Dedicated frontline caregivers
    • Strong rehabilitation and therapy team
    • Effective wound-care support
    • Attentive and professional admissions/front-desk staff
    • Clean rooms and well-maintained grounds
    • Appetizing meals and attractive dining rooms
    • Regular family communication and updates
    • Engaging outings and activity programming
    • Personalized, home-like care experience

    Cons

    • Chronic understaffing and staffing instability
    • Extended shift lengths contributing to staff fatigue
    • Inconsistent supervisory leadership and staff oversight
    • Delays in responsiveness to resident needs
    • Gaps in clinical-incident response and family communication
    • Aging building and outdated equipment needing remodeling
    • Limited or inconsistent activity offerings
    • Inconsistent meal nutrition and availability of fresh produce
    • Insurance and out-of-network billing complications
    • Inadequate admission room-preparation processes

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews describe a facility with clear strengths in direct caregiving and therapy services alongside persistent operational challenges. Many families and visitors praised individual staff members โ€” nurses, caregivers and therapists โ€” for compassionate, attentive, and skilled hands-on care. The rehabilitation team, wound-care clinicians, and several named caregivers received frequent commendation for effective, encouraging therapy and recovery support. Admissions and front-desk staff are often described as professional and welcoming, and several commenters highlighted clean rooms, attractive dining areas, and well-kept outdoor spaces.

    At the same time, recurring operational weaknesses are evident. Understaffing and variable shift coverage are a common theme; reviewers linked staffing instability and long shifts to slower response times, missed or delayed assistance, and uneven continuity of care. Several accounts pointed to inconsistent supervisory oversight and concerns about the tone and conduct of some leaders on duty, which contributed to family dissatisfaction. There are also reports of gaps in how clinical incidents and family communications are handled โ€” including complaints about follow-up and coordination after serious events โ€” indicating room for improvement in incident response and family engagement processes.

    Dining and activities present a mixed picture. The facilityโ€™s dining rooms and presentation receive positive comments, and many residents find meals appealing; however, reviewers also raised concerns about meal nutrition and the availability of fresh vegetables. Activity programming and outings exist and are appreciated by some families, but others described limited or inconsistent offerings, suggesting variability between units or time periods.

    Facility condition and administrative matters were additional areas of concern. Several reviewers described aging infrastructure and outdated equipment that may benefit from remodeling or targeted capital improvements. Practical issues around admission logistics โ€” room readiness, waits at intake, and preparation for newly admitted residents โ€” were also reported. Finally, billing and insurance complications, including out-of-network fees, were noted as a source of frustration for families.

    Overall, the facility appears capable of delivering strong, compassionate direct care and rehabilitation when staff and resources are available, but persistent staffing, supervisory, facility-maintenance, and administrative gaps create uneven experiences. Prospective residents and families should observe staffing levels during visits, ask about leadership oversight and incident-communication protocols, review therapy and wound-care team availability, confirm billing and insurance arrangements in writing, and inspect room readiness and common-area maintenance to form a balanced view.

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    Medicare Ratings

    3ยท/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

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    Location

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    Hennis Care Center is located at 1720 N Cross St, Dover, OH, 44622.

    About Hennis Care Center

    Hennis Care Center serves seniors who need different kinds of care, whether it's skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted living, independent living, or memory care for people with Alzheimer's or dementia, and the facility also supports those needing hospice or short-term therapy services so if someone needs care after surgery, then there's a place for them, and if a person is looking for long-term help, they can find that too; the staff, including the Owner/President, Administrators, and Controller, work around the clock and use up-to-date, state-certified nursing care while offering options like 24-hour daily support, counseling, care planning, dental, vision, hearing, psychiatric, diabetic, and incontinence care, plus physical, occupational, and speech therapies to help with recovery and daily living. Residents can choose from a few locations including HCC Dover, HCC Bolivar, transitional homes like Hattie's House and Pat's Porch, as well as lifestyle areas called The Gardens, The Homestead, and a Rehab Unit, and there are different features at every place-some places have special activity rooms, there's a big focus on personalized, holistic care, and even memory care with secure environments and therapies to keep people safe and as independent as possible. Hennis Care Center has many amenities for daily life, like common areas for activities, weekly church services, religious programs, an Activity Calendar, fine dining served by chefs and meal planners, and events to keep people connected, so folks have a chance for physical, social, and emotional engagement all through the week. Meals use good ingredients and the atmosphere is meant to feel like home, and there are staff and volunteers who run programs, organize happenings, and keep community spirit up, plus there's a Volunteer Program and regular staff training to help with the quality of care. Hennis Care Center has received recognition for Best of Senior Living, Best Activities, and being the Most Friendly in Senior Living, though everyone knows no place is perfect, but folks appreciate the awards. For those who need support with daily routines, there are assisted living and home care options with aides who help out, and independent living for active seniors who like group events without having to mess with upkeep. Hennis Care Center shares Covid-19 updates, vaccine information, and follows safety rules. Facilities stay open 24/7, including Sundays, and there's a website at henniscarecentre.com with more updates. There's specialized care for healthcare needs, from diabetic care to hospice, plus care types and counseling through discharge. While there are some odd features mentioned like replica Cartier bracelets or Hermes jewelry, those don't seem to be about health care. Each Hennis Care Center location offers its own spaces and charms, like Pat's Porch and Hattie's House, and both Yant Street in Bolivar and Cross Street in Dover have amenities fit to the needs of their residents.

    People often ask...

    Hennis Care Center offers assisted living, memory care, continuing care retirement community, and skilled nursing.

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    Yes, Hennis Care Center allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 1720 N Cross St, Dover, OH 44622.

    No, Hennis Care Center does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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