VANCREST OF HICKSVILLE
601 DEFIANCE AVENUE, Hicksville, OH 43526
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How VANCREST OF HICKSVILLE Compares
VANCREST OF HICKSVILLE is a 61-bed for-profit nursing facility in Hicksville, Ohio. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Ohio average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (2.4%) is below the Ohio average of 8.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 61 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 77% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Ohio average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 2.4% — better than the Ohio average of 8.8% (73% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.7% — worse than the Ohio average of 3.2%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.3% — worse than the Ohio average of 3.4% (28% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.2% — better than the Ohio average of 24.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Ohio averages across 922 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask VANCREST OF HICKSVILLE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing VANCREST OF HICKSVILLE with other nursing homes in Hicksville.
What keeps VANCREST OF HICKSVILLE'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 practices help VANCREST OF HICKSVILLE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 2.4% here versus 8.8% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is VANCREST OF HICKSVILLE doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.7% here versus 3.2% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at VANCREST OF HICKSVILLE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at VANCREST OF HICKSVILLE?
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 Hicksville
Hicksville 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 Hicksville.
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