LAURELS OF DEFIANCE THE
1701 S JEFFERSON AVE, Defiance, OH 43512
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How LAURELS OF DEFIANCE THE Compares
LAURELS OF DEFIANCE THE is a 107-bed for-profit nursing facility in Defiance, Ohio. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Ohio average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (11.0%) is above the Ohio average of 9.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 107 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 80% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Defiance, the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Ohio average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.0% — worse than the Ohio average of 9.4%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.5% — worse than the Ohio average of 3.3%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.6% — about the same as the Ohio average of 3.6%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.0% — worse than the Ohio average of 24.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Ohio averages across 921 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask LAURELS OF DEFIANCE THE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LAURELS OF DEFIANCE THE with other nursing homes in Defiance.
What keeps LAURELS OF DEFIANCE THE's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is LAURELS OF DEFIANCE THE doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 11.0% here versus 9.4% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at LAURELS OF DEFIANCE THE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains LAURELS OF DEFIANCE THE's rating advantage in Defiance?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at LAURELS OF DEFIANCE THE?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Defiance
Defiance sits in Defiance County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.6% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Ohio as a whole (17.0% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 7,079 (18.6%)
- Median age
- 40.7 years
- Median household income
- $62,110
- Median home value
- $125,100
Demographics for Defiance County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Defiance.
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