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Nursing homes in Defiance County, Ohio
Defiance County, Ohio, has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 257 certified beds.
33% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, about the same share as the state (37%). Inspectors recorded 60 health deficiencies over three cycles, 23.3 per 100 beds against 35.3 statewide.
No fines are listed for facilities in the county in the period covered.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Defiance County | Ohio | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 3 | 922 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 33% | 37% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 23.3 | 35.3 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $0 | $23M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancrest of Hicksville | Hicksville | 61 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 23.0 | — | 7 May 2026 |
| Laurels of Defiance The | Defiance | 107 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 21 | 19.6 | — | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Brookview Healthcare Center | Defiance | 89 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 25 | 28.1 | — | 1 Jul 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 4 |
| F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | 4 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 4 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 3 |
| F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 3 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 3 |
Chains present: Lionstone Care (1), Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care (1), Vancrest Health Care Centers (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Defiance County, Ohio?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 257 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Defiance County have the highest CMS ratings?
Vancrest of Hicksville (5 stars), Laurels of Defiance The (4 stars), Brookview Healthcare Center (2 stars)
How do Defiance County nursing homes compare with Ohio?
33% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 37% statewide; citations run at 23.3 per 100 beds against 35.3 statewide.