Forest Hills of Dc
Nursing Home Facility
4901 Connecticut Avenue, Nw, Washington, DC 20008
Forest Hills of Dc is a senior care community located in Washington, DC. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Washington area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (202) 966-7623.
With 55 beds, Forest Hills of Dc is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Washington average about 136 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 91% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place. That is above the Washington average of roughly 80%.
Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Washington average about 3.4 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in December 2024 and recorded 11 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.5 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.6 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 26%.
The community is located in District of Columbia County, DC.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 46 problems at Forest Hills of Dc. 1 finding involved harm to a resident. 29 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Environmental
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Environmental
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Forest Hills of Dc offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 55
- Occupancy 91%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.5
- Annual staff turnover 26%
- Last health inspection December 2024
Resident & family reviews
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