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Forest Hills of DC

4901 Connecticut Avenue, NW · Washington, DC 20008 · 55 certified beds

(202) 966-7623

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About Forest Hills of DC

Forest Hills of DC is a nursing home in Washington, District of Columbia. Its capacity is 55 beds, below the The District County median of 125 for nursing homes. It is run by a nonprofit operator. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 46 citations, the most recent on March 27, 2026. CMS also lists 2 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.77 hours per resident per day. It is one of 18 nursing homes listed in Washington. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Overall

4.0

Staffing

4.0

Quality measures

4.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (46)

Records from February 2022 to March 2026.

  • March 27, 2026

    Tag F0756

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 30, 2026.

  • March 27, 2026

    Tag F0925

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 30, 2026.

  • March 27, 2026

    Tag F0842

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 30, 2026.

  • March 27, 2026

    Tag F0908

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 30, 2026.

  • March 27, 2026

    Tag F0812

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 30, 2026.

  • March 27, 2026

    Tag F0582

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 30, 2026.

  • December 27, 2024

    Tag F0641

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 27, 2025.

  • December 27, 2024

    Tag F0842

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 27, 2025.

  • December 27, 2024

    Tag F0684

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 27, 2025.

  • December 27, 2024

    Tag F0757

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 27, 2025.

  • December 27, 2024

    Tag F0761

    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.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 27, 2025.

  • December 6, 2024

    Tag F0657

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 6, 2025.

  • December 6, 2024

    Tag F0812

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 6, 2025.

  • December 6, 2024

    Tag F0641

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 6, 2025.

  • December 6, 2024

    Tag F0881

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 6, 2025.

  • December 6, 2024

    Tag F0656

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 6, 2025.

  • August 9, 2023

    Tag F0849

    Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 6, 2023.

  • August 9, 2023

    Tag F0755

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 15, 2024.

  • August 9, 2023

    Tag F0641

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 6, 2023.

  • August 9, 2023

    Tag F0575

    Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 6, 2023.

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Penalties (2)

  • August 9, 2023 · Payment Denial

    CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting January 4, 2024, lasting 11 days (triggered by inspection on August 9, 2023).

  • August 9, 2023 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $9,311 against this nursing home on August 9, 2023.

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Staffing

4.77 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 4.59 in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

Non profit - Other

Typical cost

Genworth Cost of Care Survey, 2024

This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in District of Columbia.

Nursing Homes

District of Columbia median$14,916/mo

Nearby alternatives

Other licensed providers in Washington.

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