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10 Best Nursing Homes in Defiance County, OH
Defiance County is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 161 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Defiance County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Defiance County is about $4,241, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1479 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Standley, Ayersville and Brunersburg.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We know that selecting the right healthcare option to meet your needs is important. That’s why with The Springs of Lima, you’ll find a complete continuum of care and support services so you can select the level of care that most closely matches your needs and preferences. Care and support...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Located in historic North Baltimore, Briar Hill Health Campus is proud to provide community members with a welcoming place to call home in the Crossroads of the Heartland. Residents who are interested in activities outside our campus can practice their backswing at the Birch Run Golf Club, take a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Maplewood at Shane’s Village is an all-inclusive Assisted Living located outside of Rockford! We are dedicated to providing high quality services to seniors according to their needs. They offer a full range of senior living services, including assistance with activities of daily living and...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provision Living at Crown Ridge boasts 90 apartments intentionally designed to meet the unique needs of older adults. With both assisted living and memory care services, residents will have their choice of purposefully designed studio, one-bedroom and two bedroom private apartments, which include...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
We are a 125 bed nursing facility dedicated to Alzheimer's and related dementias.We accept Medicaid, Medicare, Long Term Insurance and Private Pay.Registered Nurses 24 hours a day in house. Good staff ratio.We also offer respite (short stay) .Staff is trained in dementia care and are...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Cost of nursing homes in Defiance County, OH
The average cost of senior living in Defiance County is $4,241 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Holgate, OH with an average of $3,899 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Defiance County, OH vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Defiance County, OH vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Defiance County
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Defiance County
Aviva Glendale Assisted Living in Toledo, OH
3.8
My mother really liked it here for the time she stayed which was about 4 months. But I don't think she realized she didn't need to be in an assisted living facility from that point on. It was great for her when she got out of the hospital but not necessary for her to continue living there. All ...
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Maumee Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care
5.0
We are very happy. They care. They care about my mother they care about us being happy they care about how the room looks. They care about the activities. They are very understanding when my mom is upset, and they have no problem sitting with her for as long as it takes. I was so impressed. I ...
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The Village at Pine Valley in Fort Wayne, IN
5.0
Senior Living is not only a tough transition for the family, but it's also hard finding the community that fits mom or dad's needs. Is there activities for them to do? Is the food good? Is the staff nice? Here at Brightstar these questions are reassured right in front of your face. From the ...
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Defiance County nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Defiance County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Defiance County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Defiance County nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Defiance County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
51.7%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.8%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
82.8%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.8%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80.2%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.4%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Defiance County nursing homes
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Defiance County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.4%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.7%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.6%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Defiance County nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Defiance County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.8%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
35.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Defiance County nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Defiance County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
28.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
36.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Defiance County nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Defiance County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
49.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.8%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.4%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.3%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
48.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
33.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.4%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.7%
0.4%
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Gaslight Village Assisted Living and Memory Care, Georgetowne Place and Charlotte Stephenson A ProMedica Senior Living Community are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Defiance County, Ohio. See full list of communities.
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