Nursing homes in Defiance, OH
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Defiance, part of the Defiance area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Defiance, Ohio, have access to two skilled nursing facilities serving the local community and surrounding Defiance County. Based on the latest CMS Care Compare data, these centers hold an average overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. The Laurels of Defiance currently maintains the highest local designation with a 4-star rating. Families navigating elder care options throughout the 43512 ZIP code can utilize these official federal quality metrics to evaluate services.
Rating distribution
avg 3★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Defiance
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Defiance
- All homes in Defiance score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 1 of 2 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is LAURELS OF DEFIANCE THE at 4★.
- 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Defiance
| LAURELS OF DEFIANCE THE CIENA HEALTHCARE/LAUREL HEALTH CARE · Medium · For Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| BROOKVIEW HEALTHCARE CENTER LIONSTONE CARE · Medium · For Profit | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.