From 3 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 20, 2026Sources
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The short version
You would be the nurse in an assisted living setting — administering medications, verifying physician orders, taking vital signs, and coordinating who among the aides covers what.
Employer research, Sep 20, 2026
Reviewers at affiliated Legacy Living homes describe small household sizes and close coworker support, which can make a first nursing job less overwhelming.
For new gradsSources
As of 2023-06-08Source: indeed.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- LPNs and LVNs: all 3 roles accept an LPN or LVN
Not a fit
- Day-shift nurses: 2 of the 3 roles with a stated shift are nights
Nursing here
The units
Senior Living / Assisted Living
Legacy Living Defiance · Defiance, OH
Nurses administer medications, verify physician orders, take vital signs, and coordinate aide assignments.
Sources
Legacy Living Defiance · Defiance, OHAs of 2026-09-20
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Compensation and management challenges
- Staff reviewers at affiliated Legacy Living facilities report low hourly compensation, limited support from management, and feeling overworked.
Sources
As of 2024-03-13Source: indeed.com- Resident relationships and teamwork
- Employees value tight-knit coworker support, meaningful connections with elderly residents, and manageable household sizes in smaller residential environments.
Sources
As of 2023-06-08Source: indeed.com
The hard parts
Staff reviewers at affiliated Legacy Living facilities describe low hourly pay, thin management support, and feeling overworked — worth asking about directly in your interview.
Sources
As of 2024-03-13Source: indeed.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
Common questions
Which shifts are open?
Of the 3 roles with a stated shift, 2 are night shifts and 1 is a day shift.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Legacy Living Defiance, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Legacy Living Defiance
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Sources
- indeed.com/cmp/Legacy-Living/reviews
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2023-06-08
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