Forest Hills Center For Rehabilitation And Healing
Forest Hills Center For Rehabilitation And Healing is a 2-star rated nursing home in Newark, NJ with 120 beds. CMS sub-ratings: health inspections 1/5, staffing 3/5, quality measures 5/5.
The facility has 31 health violations on record. Federal fines total $8,526 across 3 enforcement actions. Most recent inspection: December 12, 2023.
Data synthesized from CMS.gov and New Jersey public inspection records. Reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NR-EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
Inspection History Overview
Data current as of May 7, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data
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Fines and Penalties by Year
2021 2 penalties totaling $1,633
Fine
Fine
2018 1 penalties totaling $6,893
Fine
Health Violations by Year
2023 11 violations
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
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.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
2021 4 violations
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2020 1 violations
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2019 3 violations
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2018 6 violations
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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.
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
2017 6 violations
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards.
Protect each resident from mistreatment, neglect and misappropriation of personal property.
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Frequently Asked Questions About Forest Hills Center For Rehabilitation And Healing
- What violations has Forest Hills Center For Rehabilitation And Healing received?
- Forest Hills Center For Rehabilitation And Healing has 31 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
- What is the quality rating of Forest Hills Center For Rehabilitation And Healing?
- Forest Hills Center For Rehabilitation And Healing has a 2-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This rating indicates the facility may have quality concerns that should be investigated further. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
- When was Forest Hills Center For Rehabilitation And Healing last inspected?
- Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
- Is Forest Hills Center For Rehabilitation And Healing safe?
- Safety at Forest Hills Center For Rehabilitation And Healing should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
- How do I contact Forest Hills Center For Rehabilitation And Healing?
- Phone: (973) 482-5000. Address: 497 Mt Prospect Ave, Newark, NJ. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
- What services does Forest Hills Center For Rehabilitation And Healing offer?
- Forest Hills Center For Rehabilitation And Healing is a skilled nursing facility with 120 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
- What are better facilities near Newark, NJ?
- Compare Forest Hills Center For Rehabilitation And Healing with other nursing homes in Newark, NJ on our facilities page. Filter by star rating, bed count, and recent inspection results to find the best match for your needs.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.
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