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Vancrest of Hicksville
601 Defiance Avenue, Hicksville, OH 43526
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Vancrest of Hicksville is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Hicksville, Ohio, certified for 61 beds and caring for about 47 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Ohio median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 14 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 3, 6 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 23.0 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 33.3.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Ohio median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 43.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Defiance Co. median | Ohio median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 14 | 21 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 23.0 | 23.0 | 33.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 43.6% | 43.6% | 48.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 in the county, 922 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Ohio average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 7 May 2026, 18 Jan 2024.
Severity mix: D ×8 E ×4 F ×1 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 May 2026 | F0567 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | E | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 7 May 2026 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 7 May 2026 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 7 May 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 7 May 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2025 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 May 2025 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | F | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2024 |
| 6 May 2021 | F0570 | Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2021 |
| 6 May 2021 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2021 |
| 6 May 2021 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2021 |
| 6 May 2021 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2021 |
| 6 May 2021 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2021 |
| 6 May 2021 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | C | Standard survey | 11 Jun 2021 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Ohio average. Turnover: nursing staff 43.6%, RNs 22.2%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Ohio median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 1.7% | 4.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.7% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 2.5% | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.3% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 2.4% | 7.5% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Vancrest Of Hicksville Llc. Chain: Vancrest Health Care Centers (13 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancrest Management Corp. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2021 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Defiance County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
All 3 facilities in Defiance County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Vancrest of Hicksville been cited for?
14 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Ohio median is 27 per facility.
Has Vancrest of Hicksville been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Vancrest of Hicksville compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a Ohio median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Vancrest of Hicksville?
It is part of the Vancrest Health Care Centers chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Vancrest Management Corp.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Vancrest of Hicksville last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 7 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 7 May 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.