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The Laurels Of Defiance
1701 S Jefferson Avenue, Defiance, OH 43512
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The Laurels Of Defiance Description
The Laurels Of Defiance is a community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing care, hospice, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in the town of Defiance, Ohio and is part of the Laurel Health Care Company network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 9 out of 10 making it the 2nd highest rated community in the city out of 4 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 2 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Independent Living
Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.
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Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Positive Experiences:
- Many residents and their families have had positive experiences, citing the staff's caring and professional nature.
- Several reviews highlight the effective rehabilitation services, including physical therapy, which helped residents recover and return home.
- The facility is praised for its clean environment and the quality of care provided, making residents feel at home.
- Activities and therapy departments receive special mentions for being interactive, fun, and supportive.
- Food quality is generally appreciated by residents and their families.
- Some residents have had multiple positive stays, developing lasting friendships and feeling treated like family.
Negative Experiences:
- One review mentions a resident's rights being violated, including issues with care and legal paperwork.
- A visitor was refused entry because a young child would not wear a mask, leading to a missed opportunity for a family visit.
- Instances of unprofessional behavior by staff, including inappropriate language, were reported.
- Some reviewers found employees to be rude.
Mixed Experiences:
- While the majority of reviews are positive, highlighting the caring staff, effective therapy, and overall great care, there are isolated reports of negative interactions and experiences with staff.
Overall:
The Laurels of Defiance receives predominantly positive feedback for its rehabilitation services, caring staff, and clean facility. However, there are a few reports of negative experiences concerning staff behavior and resident rights. Prospective residents and their families may want to consider these reviews while making their decision.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 2
Health inspection rating: 2
Staffing rating: 2
Quality measure rating: 3
Long-term quality measure rating:
2
Short-term quality measure rating:
3
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: July 31, 1978
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 107
Total current residents: 98
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 10
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 4
Total cost of fines: $96210
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-04 | 2023-05-05 | E | Egress Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2023-04-04 | 2023-05-05 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Have correct number of accessible exits for each story. |
| 2023-04-04 | 2023-05-05 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. |
| 2023-04-04 | 2023-05-05 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2023-04-04 | 2023-05-05 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
| 2023-04-04 | 2023-05-05 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2023-04-04 | 2023-05-05 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. |
| 2019-12-03 | 2020-01-14 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
| 2019-12-03 | 2020-01-14 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2019-12-03 | 2020-01-14 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2018-10-18 | 2018-11-27 | D | Egress Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2018-10-18 | 2018-11-27 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire. |
| 2018-10-18 | 2018-11-27 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2020-11-03 | $9,750 |
| 2021-01-26 | $9,750 |
| 2021-03-05 | $7,615 |
| 2022-04-01 | $106,300 |
| 2022-04-01 | $69,095 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Defiance which is 1.9 miles away and has a population of 16,776 (small town).
- The average income is $56,988, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 75
- Low Temperature: 28
- Average Temperature: 52.6
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 161 days of rain, 45 days of snow and 158 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.1 inches a year
- The crime rate is 3.79 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.99 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 1.78 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.58 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.77 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
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Supermarkets
Chief's Supermarket
1.6 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
3.3 miles awayMeijer
3.7 miles awayHolgate County Pride
12.0 miles awayChief Supermarket
13.4 miles awayTransportation
Bryan
18.3 miles awayBus Stations
School Bus
22.3 miles awayBanks
Fifth Third Bank
2.7 miles awayF&M Bank
3.8 miles awaySherwood State Bank
10.2 miles awayHenry County Bank
11.9 miles awayFarmer's & Merchant's State Bank
15.7 miles awayHospitals
Mercy Health — Defiance Hospital
2.1 miles awayPromedica Defiance Regional Hospital
2.9 miles awayPaulding County Hospital
15.0 miles awayHenry County Hospital
17.7 miles awayBryan Hospital
18.1 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
3.4 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
18.1 miles awayTucker's Pharmacy
22.4 miles awayRite Aid
23.1 miles awayDentists
O-G Family & General Dentistry
22.3 miles awayParks
Camp Lakota
0.5 miles awayRiverside Park
1.2 miles awayCompo Park
1.2 miles awayTecumseh Park
1.2 miles awayBronson Park
1.5 miles awayNone Found
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Culture
Huber Opera House & Civic Center
21.0 miles awayRestaurants
Buffalo Wild Wings
3.7 miles awayJersey's Game Day Grill
3.8 miles awayVagabond Village
11.0 miles awayClubhouse Pizza
11.9 miles awayDK's Eats and Treats
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