Nursing Homes · Washington, DC
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Forest Hills of DC
4901 Connecticut Avenue, NW · Washington, DC 20008 · 55 certified beds
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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
4.0Staffing
4.0Quality measures
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (46)
Records from February 2022 to March 2026.
August 9, 2023
Tag F0761Ensure 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 December 6, 2023.
August 9, 2023
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 6, 2023.
August 9, 2023
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected December 6, 2023.
August 9, 2023
Tag F0625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 6, 2023.
August 9, 2023
Tag F0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 6, 2023.
August 9, 2023
Tag F0803Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 6, 2023.
August 9, 2023
Tag F0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 6, 2023.
August 9, 2023
Tag F0656Develop 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 December 6, 2023.
August 9, 2023
Tag F0812Procure 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 December 6, 2023.
February 25, 2022
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 6, 2022.
February 25, 2022
Tag F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 6, 2022.
February 25, 2022
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 6, 2022.
February 25, 2022
Tag F0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 6, 2022.
February 25, 2022
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 6, 2022.
February 25, 2022
Tag F0622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 6, 2022.
February 25, 2022
Tag F0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 6, 2022.
February 25, 2022
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 8, 2021.
February 25, 2022
Tag F0568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 6, 2022.
February 25, 2022
Tag F0684Provide 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 May 6, 2022.
February 25, 2022
Tag F0761Ensure 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 May 6, 2022.
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.
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
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