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Nursing homes and assisted living in Defiance, Ohio

Our directory lists 5 places to live with care in Defiance, Ohio: 2 nursing homes certified by Medicare or Medicaid and 3 assisted living communities. 2 of the nursing homes are certified by Medicaid, and 1 has 4 or 5 stars in Medicare’s overall rating. All of them are in Defiance County.

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Sorted by Medicare’s overall rating (when there is one) and by name. Phone numbers and addresses come from the official records: confirm them when you call. Where the data comes from.

Nearby cities

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Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes and assisted living communities are in Defiance?
Our directory lists 5 in Defiance, Ohio: 2 nursing homes certified by Medicare or Medicaid and 3 state-licensed assisted living or residential care homes. The data comes from CMS and the state’s licensing records.
How many accept Medicaid in Defiance?
2 of the 2 nursing homes are certified by Medicaid. Being certified doesn’t guarantee an open Medicaid spot: ask when you call. How Medicaid works.
How much does a nursing home cost in Defiance?
Each place sets its own prices. As a reference, the median cost of a nursing home in Ohio is $302 a day for a semi-private room (about $9,186 a month), and assisted living is $6,103 a month, according to CareScout 2025. Costs in Ohio.
Are there places with Spanish-speaking staff in Defiance?
No place in Defiance has told us yet whether its staff speaks Spanish. Ask when you call: it’s on the list of questions on every listing.
What’s the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home provides nursing and personal care for people who need a lot of help or are recovering after a hospital stay. Assisted living is housing with help bathing, dressing and taking medications, for people who don’t need nursing care around the clock. Types of care, explained.

Family guide to Ohio: what care settings are called there and how Medicaid helps. Questions about Medicaid, Medicare or a license? Who to call in Ohio.

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