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FOREST HILLS CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALING

497 MT PROSPECT AVE, NEWARK, NJ 07104
Score: 40 / 100

CMS data shows Forest Hills Center For Rehabilitation And Healing earning a D grade with a score of 40/100, placing it below most facilities in New Jersey. Prospective residents and families should carefully review the specific areas of concern detailed below.

Staffing at Forest Hills Center For Rehabilitation And Healing is near the national average, with 3.47 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 32 deficiencies at Forest Hills Center For Rehabilitation And Healing, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.47 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.59 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.70 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.18 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.22 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.54 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

32
Total Deficiencies
Aug 4, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 31 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0804 Severity F
    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
    Aug 4, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0806 Severity F
    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing
    Aug 4, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Aug 4, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0814 Severity F
    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
    Aug 4, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0692 Severity E
    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    Aug 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care 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 3.3% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 4.5% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 6.6% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.3% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 5.9% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 4.8% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 17.2% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $37,580

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 40 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -3 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
120
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 4, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
17