Forest Hills of Dc
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise professional and skilled rehab therapy team. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 14 Google reviews

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What this means for your family
Forest Hills of DC is well-regarded for its rehab services and social programming, making it a strong candidate for recovery. However, given reports of significant delays in basic assistance, families should conduct a tour during off-peak hours and ask specifically about nurse-to-patient ratios and response time protocols for daily living needs.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
14 reviews on Google“Forest Hills of DC receives high praise for its warm atmosphere, professional rehab services, and engaging social activities. However, some families have reported significant concerns regarding the responsiveness of nursing staff and aides, specifically citing long wait times for basic assistance with daily living needs.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Professional and skilled rehab therapy team
- Engaging social and cultural activities
- Warm, welcoming, and intimate atmosphere
- Nutritious and high-quality food
Concerns
- Slow response times for basic assistance and hygiene needs (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 16 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the intimate size of 55 residents, how does the team ensure that each resident receives timely attention for daily hygiene and basic assistance requests?
- 2I noticed Forest Hills has a highly regarded rehab therapy team; how do they coordinate with the nursing staff to ensure a seamless recovery process for residents?
- 3With the facility's strong focus on social and cultural activities, what are some of the most popular programs that residents look forward to each week?
- 4Regarding the recent health inspection findings, what specific steps has the leadership team taken to address those areas and improve the overall care experience?
- 5Since high-quality nutrition is a highlight here, how do you accommodate individual dietary preferences or specific medical nutritional needs for residents?
- 6In the event of a medical emergency, what is the immediate protocol for notifying family members and coordinating with local hospitals?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The skilled nursing staff was professional and caring, the social and cultural activities were of a very high quality, the food was delicious and nutritious and the onsite a Physical and Occupational therapy facility was so convenient and expertly staffed.”
“My mother was there for rehab and while she did receive rehab, there were days when she had to wait hours to receive help with wet pullups ( sometimes as much as 4 hours ) and problems getting basic ADL's completed.”
“My mother has been at Forest Hills for over a year, and we feel incredibly fortunate to have met such wonderful and caring people at Forest Hills. My mother has been very pleased with the way she was treated by nurses and staff, and we will always be grateful for your kindness and dedication to your residents.”
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
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Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Forest Hills of DC shows concerning patterns with 48 deficiencies across recent surveys, including 23 triggered by family complaints. Recurring problems span care planning and assessments, medication management, and fire safety issues. While deficiencies appear corrected when identified, the high volume of complaint-driven violations and repeated issues in core care areas suggest ongoing operational challenges that warrant careful consideration during your visit.
Mar 27, 2026Complaint6
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Pharmacy 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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Environmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Dec 27, 2024Complaint5
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy 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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Dec 6, 2024Routine4
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Dec 6, 2024Complaint5
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Aug 9, 2023Complaint13
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Administration Deficiencies
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy 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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Aug 9, 2023Routine2
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Aug 9, 2023
$9,311
Payment Denial
Aug 9, 2023
11-day denial
Ownership & Operations
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Forest Hills of Dc
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