Independent Ohio nursing-home information · CMS data updated August 2026
CMS certification number 365389

Laurels of Defiance the in Defiance, Ohio

1701 S Jefferson Ave, Defiance, OH 43512 · Defiance County

4CMS overall rating
4Health inspection
3Staffing rating
4Quality measures

August 2026 facility data

This profile reports CMS ratings, staffing, inspection, enforcement, and ownership records from the stated snapshot. Review dates and source records before making a care decision.

Facility snapshot

Certified beds107
Average residents/day93.3
Ownership typeFor profit - Corporation
ChainCiena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care
Reported nurse hours/resident/day3.36225
Reported RN hours/resident/day0.51523
Nursing staff turnover31.3%

Official inspection findings

The supplied CMS files contain 21 health and 13 fire-safety citation rows for this provider. 1 health rows have a G–L scope/severity code. The table shows the 10 most recent health rows of all severity levels. These are official inspection findings; they are not civil or criminal judgments.

Survey dateSeverityFinding
2025-06-12EPharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
2025-06-12DQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
2025-06-12DQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
2025-06-12DPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
2025-06-12DInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2023-11-08FFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
2023-04-06EResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
2023-04-06EInfection Control Deficiencies
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
2023-04-06DResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
2023-04-06DResident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Penalties

Provider summary: 0 penalties and $0 in total fines. Individual rows supplied:

DateTypeAmount
No penalty rows were supplied for this provider in this CMS snapshot.

Reported ownership and management

NameTypeRoleAssociation
QAZI, MOHAMMADIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORsince 02/01/2016
KHAN, ANISIndividualCORPORATE OFFICERsince 02/01/2016
QAZI, MOHAMMADIndividualCORPORATE OFFICERsince 02/01/2016
STOBB, DAVIDIndividualCORPORATE OFFICERsince 02/01/2016
LAUREL HEALTH CARE COMPANYOrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLsince 01/02/2016
KARATSORIDIS, STAVROSIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLsince 01/01/2025
KHAN, ANISIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLsince 02/01/2016
POTTS, KANDACEIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLsince 03/15/2021
LAUREL HEALTH CARE COMPANYOrganizationADP OF THE SNFsince 04/02/2025
SELECT REHABILITATION, LLCOrganizationADP OF THE SNFsince 07/01/2024
ZENITH FINANCIAL GROUP, LLCOrganizationADP OF THE SNFsince 08/01/2022
KARATSORIDIS, STAVROSIndividualADP OF THE SNFsince 01/01/2025
KHAN, ANISIndividualADP OF THE SNFsince 02/01/2016
POTTS, KANDACEIndividualADP OF THE SNFsince 03/15/2021
STOBB, DAVIDIndividualADP OF THE SNFsince 02/01/2016