B

LAURELS OF DEFIANCE THE

1701 S JEFFERSON AVE, DEFIANCE, OH 43512
Score: 76 / 100

With a score of 76/100 and a B grade, Laurels Of Defiance The is a well-regarded option in Defiance, Ohio. The facility performs above average in most CMS categories, placing it in the 74th percentile statewide.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Laurels Of Defiance The, with 3.39 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.

Recent inspections identified 21 deficiencies at Laurels Of Defiance The. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.39 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.58 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.11 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.70 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.92 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.40 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

21
Total Deficiencies
Jun 11, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 21 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0761 Severity E
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Jun 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0695 Severity D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Jun 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0756 Severity D
    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in develo
    Jun 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0690 Severity D
    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent
    Jun 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Jun 11, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 3.3% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 2.7% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 13.2% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 0.8% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 8.0% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 2.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 27.7% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 76 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
107
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jun 11, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5