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FOREST HILLS OF DC

4901 CONNECTICUT AVENUE, NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008
Score: 90 / 100

Forest Hills Of Dc is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Washington, District of Columbia, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 90/100, it ranks in the top 12% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Forest Hills Of Dc provides above-average staffing with 4.62 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 40 deficiencies at Forest Hills Of Dc. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.62 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.52 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.42 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.67 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.40 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 1.25 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

40
Total Deficiencies
Dec 26, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 40 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0641 Severity D
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    Dec 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Dec 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0757 Severity D
    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
    Dec 26, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity D
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Dec 26, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0842 Severity D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standar
    Dec 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 2.0% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 0.7% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 8.7% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 2.2% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 49.5% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 9.0% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 35.6% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $9,311

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 90 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -0 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Other
Certified Beds
55
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 5, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5