Vancrest of Ada ranked as Hardin County’s second largest nursing home during the first quarter of 2026, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) reported.
The facility offered 60 beds, which was 33 fewer than the county average for the first quarter of 2026. On average, they cared for 49.7 residents throughout that timeframe.
CMS assigned Vancrest of Ada an overall rating of 2 out of 5, trailing behind the average score of 3.2 for nursing homes statewide in Ohio.
Kenton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center had the largest capacity in the county, providing 125 beds during the same period.
Vancrest of Ada was not subject to fines or penalties during the first quarter of 2026.
The county counted two for-profit nursing homes.
Estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau indicate the U.S. population of older adults keeps expanding as the number of children declines. Those age 65 and up grew by 13% from 2020 to 2024, while residents under 18 decreased by 1.7%. Over the past 100 years, America’s older adult population has increased significantly, rising from 4.9 million in 1920 to over 61 million by 2024.
A 2021 analysis found that nearly one in two seniors—roughly 28 million people—are likely to require long-term services and support. The same study forecasts that more than a third might eventually reside in a nursing home.
“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”
| Rank | Nursing Home | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 1 |
| 2 | Vancrest of Ada | 2 |
Information for this report comes from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Access the source data here.
