Dayton Senior AdvisorVancrest Health Care Center of Eaton, at 1600 Park Avenue in Eaton (Preble County), is a nursing home certified for Medicare and Medicaid with 81 certified beds and Ohio Department of Health State ID 2179N. Vancrest Health Care Center of Eaton holds a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 in Care Compare data dated October 1, 2026.
How does CMS rate Vancrest Health Care Center of Eaton in Eaton, Ohio?
Vancrest Health Care Center of Eaton holds a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5, with 3 stars for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality measures on CMS's five-star scale.
| CMS / ODH measure | Value |
|---|---|
| CMS overall stars | 3 of 5 |
| Health inspections (CMS stars) | 3 of 5 |
| Staffing (CMS stars) | 3 of 5 |
| Quality measures (CMS stars) | 4 of 5 |
| Certified beds and average daily census | 81 beds, 62.6 residents a day |
| Name as CMS lists it | Vancrest Health Care Center of Eaton |
| Ownership (CMS) | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Chain affiliation (CMS) | Vancrest Health Care Centers, 13 homes nationwide |
| Medicare/Medicaid certification since | August 15, 1996 |
| ODH license | State ID 2179N; 81 licensed beds |
Its average census of about 63 residents fills roughly 77% of certified beds, below the 84% typical of certified homes in the six counties.
What does Vancrest Health Care Center of Eaton's inspection history look like?
The latest standard health inspection CMS has on file for Vancrest Health Care Center of Eaton took place February 26, 2026 and produced 8 health deficiencies: 7 from the routine survey and 2 from complaint visits.
In the cycle before (survey January 12, 2023) CMS counted 3 deficiencies, and infection-control inspections added 0 citations. Certified homes across the six counties have a median of 10 deficiencies in their latest cycle, which puts Vancrest Health Care Center of Eaton at or under the Greater Dayton middle.
Within CMS's three-year penalty window it lists no fines and 0 payment denials.
Is Vancrest Health Care Center of Eaton well staffed?
At 4.02 total nurse hours per resident-day, Vancrest Health Care Center of Eaton is higher than the six-county median of 3.61; its 0.61 RN hours are higher than the six-county median of 0.57.
On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3.31 hours per resident-day. Nursing staff turnover is 32.9%, lower than the six-county median of 50.8%; RN turnover is 27.3%. CMS counts 0 administrator departures during its measurement period.
Which nursing homes near Vancrest Health Care Center of Eaton should we compare?
Its 81 certified beds make it equal to the Preble County median of 81 licensed nursing home beds. The nearest other certified home is Greenbriar Care Community in Eaton, about 0.2 miles away as the crow flies, with a CMS rating of 5 of 5.
| Facility | Miles away | Licensed beds | CMS overall rating | Last CMS health inspection | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbriar Care Community 501 West Lexington Road, 45320 | 0.2 | 74 | 5 of 5 | February 27, 2025 | 5 |
| Maple Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 515 South Maple Street Ext., 45320 | 1.7 | 85 | 4 of 5 | February 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Brookhaven Nursing & Rehabilitation Center One Country Lane, 45309 | 13.2 | 99 | 5 of 5 | April 16, 2026 | 8 |
| New Lebanon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 101 Mills Place, 45345 | 13.6 | 120 | 2 of 5 | September 30, 2025 | 12 |
| Astoria Health & Rehab Center 300 Astoria Road, 45327 | 17.0 | 50 | 5 of 5 | June 18, 2025 | 2 |
Where is Vancrest Health Care Center of Eaton, and what shares its campus?
Vancrest Health Care Center of Eaton is in Eaton, Preble County, and Kettering Health Miamisburg is the closest general hospital in CMS's list, about 21.8 miles away by straight line.
Wayne Hospital follows at roughly 23.3 miles. These are straight-line distances, not drive times.
At the same address ODH also licenses Vancrest Assisted Living (assisted living license, 66 beds).
What should we ask Vancrest Health Care Center of Eaton before choosing it?
Let the CMS figures set the agenda: ask to read the full statement of deficiencies from February 26, 2026, even though the count (8 deficiencies) is not high for the area.
- Turnover of 32.9% is at or under the six-county median; ask which charge nurses have worked nights the longest.
- Occupancy is about 77%; ask which halls have open beds and why.
- CMS lists a resident council; ask when it meets and whether family members may attend.
- If Medicaid may pay later, confirm Vancrest Health Care Center of Eaton accepts Ohio Medicaid for long stays and whether a resident must move rooms when payment switches.
