3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Hicksville, OH
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 3 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
601 Defiance Avenue, Hicksville, OH
(419) 542-7795
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
61
Certified beds
Average residents
55
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Vancrest Health Care Centers
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1986-05-19
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.59
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.81
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.08
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.05
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
40%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
40%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.1 |
1.8
0.3 pts worse
|
1.9
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.9 |
1.8
0.9 pts better
|
1.8
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
92.4%
7.6 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.9% |
94.5%
3.4 pts better
|
95.5%
2.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 6.2% |
3.3%
2.9 pts worse
|
3.3%
2.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 97.2% |
26.1%
71.1 pts worse
|
11.4%
85.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.1% |
6.2%
0.1 pts better
|
5.4%
0.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 12.3% |
25.4%
13.1 pts better
|
19.6%
7.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 4.8% |
11.5%
6.7 pts better
|
16.7%
11.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 4.9% |
7.7%
2.8 pts better
|
16.3%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 3.4% |
6.2%
2.8 pts better
|
14.9%
11.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.2%
0.2 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.5% |
0.5%
About the same
|
1.7%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 29.2% |
21.7%
7.5 pts worse
|
19.8%
9.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.2% |
3.7%
1.5 pts worse
|
5.1%
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
78.1%
21.9 pts better
|
81.7%
18.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 7.4% |
12.5%
5.1 pts better
|
12.0%
4.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.2%
1.2 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 81.4% |
75.6%
5.8 pts better
|
79.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 38.2% |
25.1%
13.1 pts worse
|
23.9%
14.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Administration (2 deficiencies)
13 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Top issue: Administration (1 deficiency)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-02-27
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2024-02-27
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-02-27
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2024-02-27
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-02-27
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2021-06-20
Fire Safety
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Corrected 2021-06-20
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Corrected 2021-06-20
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2021-06-20
Fire Safety
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Corrected 2021-06-20
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2021-06-20
Fire Safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2021-06-20
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2021-06-20
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2021-06-20
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2021-06-20
Fire Safety
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Corrected 2021-06-20
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2021-06-20
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2021-06-20
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2019-09-21
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2020-01-01
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2019-09-21
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2019-09-21
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2019-09-21
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2019-09-21
Inspection history
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2025-05-13
Health
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 drugs.
Corrected 2024-02-27
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-02-27
Health
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Corrected 2021-06-20
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2021-06-20
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2021-06-20
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2021-06-20
Health
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected 2021-06-20
Health
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected 2021-06-11
Health
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected 2019-09-21
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2019-09-21
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
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