ElderGrade
B

82/100

Above average

Vancrest Of Hicksville

601 Defiance Avenue, Hicksville, OH 43526

CMS 5/5 stars #1 of 3 in Defiance County (419) 542-7795
Certified beds
61
Occupancy
77%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • Last inspection was more than 2 years ago

    Ratings here are based on older survey data than at most facilities.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

15/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.33 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.59 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 13% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 44% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.63 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.59 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.17 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 43.60%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 11 citations

Last standard health inspection: January 18, 2024 (2 years ago).

D Apr 2, 2025 F0805 From a complaint

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Jan 18, 2024 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 18, 2024 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E May 6, 2021 F0570

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 6, 2021 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 6, 2021 F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 6, 2021 F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 6, 2021 F0770

Administration Deficiencies

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of VANCREST HEALTH CARE CENTERS, which operates 13 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
BRADFORD, MARTHA Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
BAGLEY, JON Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
GEHL, JACOB Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
MCCLEERY, MARK Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
MYERS, MARK Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
WHITE, CAROL Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
WHITE, CLAIRE Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
WHITE, MARK Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
WHITE, NICOLAUS Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
VANCREST MANAGEMENT CORP. Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
WHITE, CLAIRE Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
GEHL, JACOB Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Vancrest Of Hicksville

What is the ElderGrade for Vancrest Of Hicksville? +

Vancrest Of Hicksville holds an ElderGrade of B (82 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Vancrest Of Hicksville? +

Residents receive an average of 3.63 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Vancrest Of Hicksville been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 11 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Vancrest Of Hicksville accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Vancrest Of Hicksville is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.