Vancrest of Hicksville
601 Defiance Avenue, Hicksville, OH 43526 · (419) 542-7795
For profit - Limited Liability company · 61 certified beds
Vancrest of Hicksville has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2026, found 5 citations (the Ohio average is 10.5). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 7, 2026 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.May 7, 2026 · F0567 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.May 7, 2026 · F0803 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.May 7, 2026 · F0919 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.May 7, 2026 · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.May 7, 2026 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.April 2, 2025 · F0805 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Ohio average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.63 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.59 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.83 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.20 | 2.09 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 43.6% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 61 |
| Average residents per day | 47 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- The Laurels of Defiance Defiance · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Brookview Healthcare Center Defiance · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Fairlawn Haven Archbold · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Williams Co Hillside Country L Bryan · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Majestic Care of Bryan Bryan · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Vancrest of Hicksville on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.