nursing home in Defiance, OH
Brookview Healthcare Center
214 Harding Street, Defiance, OH 43512 · (419) 784-1014
★★★★★2
Below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★1
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Brookview Healthcare Center at a glance
Brookview Healthcare Center is a 89-bed for-profit nursing home in Defiance, Ohio (Defiance County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Ohio average of 3.2.
Residents receive about 3.1 hours of nursing care per day (0.3 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.7 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (March 27, 2025) found 11 health citations. The Ohio average is 10.3.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 53.2% per year (state average 48.7%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 89
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Lionstone Care
- Medicare-certified since
- March 28, 1980
- Resident/family council
- Both
- County
- Defiance County
- CMS Certification Number
- 365447
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Ohio avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Ohio avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.06 hrs | 3.69 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.33 hrs | 0.64 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.65 hrs | 2.09 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.77 hrs | 3.28 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 53.2% | 48.7% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 57.1% | 43.9% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Ohio avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 11 | 10 | 9 | Worse |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 4 | 4 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 64 | 80.7 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Ohio avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $26,381 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Ohio avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 89 | 88 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 74 | 74 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 82.7% | 84.3% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Ohio avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 5.7% | 3.2% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2.5% | 3.4% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 1.8% | 8.8% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 0.4% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 4.6% | 5.3% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 6.7% | 6.1% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 7.7% | 6.2% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 69.3% | 30.1% | 12.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 37.7% | 25.5% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 25.3% | 21.4% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 85.1% | 94.5% | 95.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 55.3% | 92.7% | 93.6% | Worse |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Ohio avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 41.7% | 75.6% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 37.6% | 78.5% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 25 health deficiencies and 17 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2026 Complaint | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 7, 2026 |
| February 25, 2026 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 13, 2026 |
| February 25, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 13, 2026 |
| February 25, 2026 Complaint | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 13, 2026 |
| March 27, 2025 Fire safety | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 14, 2025 |
| March 27, 2025 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. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 14, 2025 |
| March 27, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0521 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 14, 2025 |
| March 27, 2025 Fire safety | Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0753 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 14, 2025 |
| March 27, 2025 Fire safety | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0741 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 14, 2025 |
| March 27, 2025 Fire safety | Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0131 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 1, 2025 |
| March 27, 2025 Fire safety | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0711 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 14, 2025 |
| March 27, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 14, 2025 |
| March 27, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 14, 2025 |
| March 27, 2025 Fire safety | Install proper backup exit lighting. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0281 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 14, 2025 |
| March 27, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected April 14, 2025 |
| March 27, 2025 Standard | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 14, 2025 |
| March 27, 2025 Standard | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 14, 2025 |
| March 27, 2025 Standard | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 14, 2025 |
| March 27, 2025 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 14, 2025 |
| March 27, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 14, 2025 |
| March 27, 2025 Standard | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 14, 2025 |
| January 11, 2024 Complaint | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 24, 2024 |
| August 1, 2022 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 20, 2022 |
| August 1, 2022 Fire safety | Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0916 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 20, 2022 |
| August 1, 2022 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 20, 2022 |
| August 1, 2022 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. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 20, 2022 |
| August 1, 2022 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 20, 2022 |
| August 1, 2022 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 20, 2022 |
| August 1, 2022 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 20, 2022 |
| August 1, 2022 Standard | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 20, 2022 |
| August 1, 2022 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 20, 2022 |
| August 1, 2022 Standard | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 20, 2022 |
| August 1, 2022 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 20, 2022 |
| August 1, 2022 Standard | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 20, 2022 |
| August 1, 2022 Standard | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 20, 2022 |
| August 1, 2022 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 20, 2022 |
| August 1, 2022 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 20, 2022 |
| August 1, 2022 Standard | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0881 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected August 20, 2022 |
| August 1, 2019 Fire safety | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 30, 2019 |
| August 1, 2019 Fire safety | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0741 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 30, 2019 |
| August 1, 2019 Standard | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0679 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 30, 2019 |
| August 1, 2019 Standard | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 30, 2019 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIONSTONE HZ OPCO HOLDINGS LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/2023 |
| KAZARNOVSKY, SOLOMON Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 50% | 01/01/2023 |
| STEIN, ABBA Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 50% | 01/01/2023 |
| CUSNER, ADAM Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/27/2025 |
| DEGYANSKY, JEFFREY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| GOLDISH, ELIEZER Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/09/2023 |
| KAZARNOVSKY, SOLOMON Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| STEIN, ABBA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| CUSNER, ADAM Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/27/2025 |
| DEGYANSKY, JEFFREY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| GOLDISH, ELIEZER Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/09/2023 |
| KAZARNOVSKY, SOLOMON Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| STEIN, ABBA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| CUSNER, ADAM Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/27/2025 |
| DEGYANSKY, JEFFREY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| GOLDISH, ELIEZER Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/09/2023 |
| KAZARNOVSKY, SOLOMON Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| STEIN, ABBA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Brookview Healthcare Center's rating?
Brookview Healthcare Center has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Ohio nursing homes is 3.2 stars.
How many inspection citations did Brookview Healthcare Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 11 citations, compared with a Ohio average of 10.3. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Brookview Healthcare Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Brookview Healthcare Center?
It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Lionstone Care. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Brookview Healthcare Center and how do I contact it?
Brookview Healthcare Center is at 214 Harding Street, Defiance, OH 43512. Phone: (419) 784-1014.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.