Non profit - Other ·
55 certified beds ·
Medicare and Medicaid
Top Rated Facility
5
Overall CMS Rating
★★★★★
Forest Hills Of Dc is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Washington, District of Columbia. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (5/5 for staffing, 4/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 4.62 hours per resident per day, below the District of Columbia average of 4.85. Its most recent inspection on Dec 6, 2024 cited 5 deficiencies.
1 fine totaling $9,311 in CMS records.
2 total penalties
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CMS Quality Ratings
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.
Overall Rating
★★★★★ 5/5
Health Inspections
★★★★☆ 4/5
Staffing
★★★★★ 5/5
Quality Measures
★★★★★ 5/5
Long-Stay QM
★★★★★ 5/5
Short-Stay QM
★★★★★ 5/5
How Forest Hills Of Dc compares
This facility vs. the District of Columbia and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
Metric
This facility
District of Columbia avg
National avg
Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day)
4.62
4.85
3.89
below avg
RN staffing (hrs/resident/day)
1.52
1.74
0.68
below avg
Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day)
2.67
2.55
2.34
above avg
Nursing staff turnover
27.6%
33.2%
46.4%
below avg
Deficiencies cited, last inspection
5.0
20.1
9.5
below avg
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
4.62
Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
1.52
RN Hrs/Resident/Day
0.42
LPN Hrs/Resident/Day
2.67
Aide Hrs/Resident/Day
4.40
Weekend Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
Staff Turnover
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.
Total Nursing Staff
27.6%
Registered Nurses
39.1%
Administrator Changes0 in last year
Recent Health Inspection
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
Dec 6, 2024
Most Recent Inspection Date
5
Total Deficiencies Found
24
Health Inspection Score
1
Number of Fines
What inspectors found at Forest Hills Of Dc
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Potential for harm
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.Environmental Deficiencies · Mar 27, 2026
Potential for harm
Keep all essential equipment working safely.Environmental Deficiencies · Mar 27, 2026
Potential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Mar 27, 2026
Potential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Mar 27, 2026
Potential for harm
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Mar 27, 2026
Potential for harm
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Mar 27, 2026
Potential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Dec 27, 2024
Potential for harm
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.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Dec 27, 2024
Potential for harm
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Dec 27, 2024
Potential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Dec 27, 2024
Potential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Dec 27, 2024
Potential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Dec 6, 2024
About This Facility
Address
4901 Connecticut Avenue, Nw Washington, DC 20008
CMS Certification #
095038
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Certified Beds
55
Avg Residents/Day
49.6
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
First Certified
2000-12-27
Setting
Urban
Location & Nearby
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CMS gives Forest Hills Of Dc an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, including 5/5 for staffing and 4/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
Forest Hills Of Dc reports 4.62 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the District of Columbia average of 4.85.
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 5 deficiencies.
Forest Hills Of Dc is certified for 55 beds.
Admissions at Forest Hills Of Dc
For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (202) 966-7623. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.
