FOREST HILLS CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALING — Nursing Home in NEWARK, NJ
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 120 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 109.9 |
| CMS Certification Number | 315375 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.33 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.61 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
FOREST HILLS CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALING had 17 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (August 5, 2025).
Inspection Findings — August 5, 2025
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Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (Level D)Corrected — October 10, 2025
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Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. (Level D)Corrected — October 15, 2025
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Level D)Corrected — October 10, 2025
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Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. (Level D)Corrected — October 10, 2025
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Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (Level D)Corrected — October 10, 2025
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Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. (Level E)Corrected — October 10, 2025
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Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (Level D)Corrected — October 10, 2025
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Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. (Level D)Corrected — October 10, 2025
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Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (Level E)Corrected — October 10, 2025
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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. (Level D)Corrected — October 10, 2025
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Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (Level F)Corrected — October 10, 2025
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Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. (Level F)Corrected — October 10, 2025
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level F)Corrected — October 10, 2025
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level E)Corrected — October 10, 2025
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Level D)Corrected — October 10, 2025
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Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (Level E)Corrected — October 10, 2025
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Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. (Level F)Corrected — October 10, 2025
Forest Hills Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is a 120-bed nursing home in Newark, New Jersey. It holds a 2-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident day, below the New Jersey average of 3.9. Its most recent inspection, in August 2025, cited 17 deficiencies, none of them severe.
A recent inspection produced a number of deficiencies but none were classified as severe, which is a relative plus. It would be worth asking the facility about daily nursing coverage and how they ensure a licensed nurse is on every shift, since staffing and supervision were specifically cited.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FOREST HILLS CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALING Medicare and Medicaid certified?
FOREST HILLS CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALING is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is FOREST HILLS CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALING's CMS star rating?
FOREST HILLS CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALING has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at FOREST HILLS CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALING?
FOREST HILLS CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALING reports 3.32827 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has FOREST HILLS CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALING had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, FOREST HILLS CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALING had 17 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does FOREST HILLS CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALING have?
FOREST HILLS CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALING has 120 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- NEW VISTA NURSING & REHABILITATION CTR — 1/5 — 0.5 mi
- BROADWAY HOUSE FOR CONTINUING CARE — 5/5 — 0.5 mi
- ALARIS HEALTH AT BELGROVE — 2/5 — 0.9 mi
- ALARIS HEALTH AT KEARNY — 5/5 — 1.3 mi
- Job Haines Home For Aged People — 5/5 — 1.6 mi
- COMPLETE CARE AT ORANGE PARK — 2/5 — 1.6 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.