Ohio average 6.7
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

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New Dawn Retirement Center is a 32-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility operated by BYF Investments LLC at 865 East Iron Avenue in Dover, Ohio. It offers skilled nursing, memory care, and rehabilitation services. Accepted are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
CMS rates the facility 1 star, with health inspection and staffing sub-ratings each over 65 percent below Ohio average. Nurse hours run 3h 34m per resident per day, 7 percent below state average of 3h 50m. The citation record runs counter to the overall rating: the facility has recorded zero formal citations, 100 percent better than Ohio average of two per facility, with no existing complaints or enforcement actions. Occupancy runs below Ohio average of 78.7 percent, indicating current availability.
Operating as a rehab and nursing center serving Tuscarawas County, the facility is best for residents seeking skilled nursing or short-term rehabilitation in Dover, with a small-facility setting and current availability.
New Dawn Retirement Center is administrated by Perry Hershberger.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In Ohio, the Department of Health, Bureau of Survey and Certification conducts unannounced onsite inspections to evaluate the quality of care and environment in all licensed facilities.
Citations
| This Facility | OH Average | vs. OH Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
| 0 | 2 | This facility has 100% fewer total citations than a typical Ohio nursing home (0 vs. OH avg 2).↓ 100% better |
Ohio average 6.7
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
Ohio average 30.9
Ohio average 4.59
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
32 of 54 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 22 of 54 resulted from complaint investigations.
Ohio average: 0.3
Ohio average: 0.9
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
4,073 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 53 | 89 | 142 | 17,669 | 92 | 100% | 9.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 18 | 15 | 33 | 6,265 | 92 | 100% | 8.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 0 | 10 | 3,490 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,555 | 92 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,302 | 77 | 84% | 5.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,148 | 76 | 83% | 5.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 624 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 65% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 63% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 256 | 64 | 70% | 4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 240 | 46 | 50% | 5.2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 169 | 47 | 51% | 3.6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 97 | 33 | 36% | 2.9 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
32% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
37% of new residents, often for short stays.
31% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Historical financial and operational data for New Dawn Retirement Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Dover's city center to New Dawn Retirement Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Survey and Certification.
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Jaime Manack is the Director of Nursing at New Dawn Retirement Center.
New Dawn Retirement Center has a walk score of 76. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
The team at New Dawn Retirement Center can be reached at [email protected].
Perry Hershberger is the administrator of New Dawn Retirement Center.
New Dawn Retirement Center has 32 beds.
New Dawn Retirement Center has no recently reported deficiencies or citations.
New Dawn Retirement Center is located at 865 EAST IRON AVENUE.
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