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Continuing Healthcare At Forest Hill
100 Reservoir Road, St Clairsville, OH 43950
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 88 beds, Continuing Healthcare At Forest Hill serves St Clairsville in Belmont County, Ohio and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1987.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Ohio median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 1 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 45 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 27, 11 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 51.1 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 33.3.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $27K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.0 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Ohio median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 56.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Belmont Co. median | Ohio median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 45 | 45 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 51.1 | 58.3 | 33.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.0 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 56.3% | 41.2% | 48.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $26,685 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (10 in the county, 922 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Ohio average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 15 Jan 2026, 29 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×30 E ×7 F ×6
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 15 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 15 Jan 2026 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 15 Jan 2026 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 15 Jan 2026 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 15 Jan 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 20 Nov 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | G | Complaint investigation | 24 Nov 2025 |
| 26 Jun 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | Complaint investigation | 14 Jul 2025 |
| 26 Jun 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Jul 2025 |
| 29 Oct 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Complaint investigation | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 29 Oct 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 29 Oct 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 29 Oct 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | E | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 29 Oct 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 29 Oct 2024 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 29 Oct 2024 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 29 Oct 2024 | F0578 | Honor 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. | D | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 29 Oct 2024 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 29 Oct 2024 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 29 Oct 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 29 Oct 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 29 Oct 2024 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 29 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 29 Oct 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 29 Oct 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 29 Oct 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 29 Oct 2024 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 29 Oct 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 29 Oct 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 29 Oct 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 19 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Complaint investigation | 12 Sep 2024 |
| 19 Aug 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Sep 2024 |
| 19 Aug 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Sep 2024 |
| 19 Aug 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Dec 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Jan 2024 |
| 10 May 2023 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2023 |
| 10 May 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2023 |
| 10 May 2023 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2023 |
| 10 May 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2023 |
| 10 May 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2023 |
| 10 May 2023 | F0578 | Honor 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. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2023 |
| 10 May 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2023 |
| 10 May 2023 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2023 |
| 10 May 2023 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2023 |
| 10 May 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov 2025 | Fine | $26,685 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Ohio average. Turnover: nursing staff 56.3%, RNs 63.6%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Ohio median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 4.7% | 4.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 7.5% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 0.0% | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.0% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 9.0% | 7.5% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Continuing Healthcare Forest Hills Llc. Chain: Certus Healthcare (14 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chm Oh West Opco Holdco LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 12/28/2021 |
| Ohio Care Skld LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 50% | 12/28/2021 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Belmont County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Manor | St Clairsville | 57 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 30 | 52.6 | — | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Cumberland Pointe Care Center | St Clairsville | 75 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 39 | 52.0 | — | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Emerald Pointe Health and Rehab Ctr | Barnesville | 64 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 48 | 75.0 | — | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Sienna Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation | Adena | 43 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 31 | 72.1 | — | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Park Health Center | St Clairsville | 87 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 38 | 43.7 | $17K | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Continuing Healthcare of Shadyside | Shadyside | 88 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 37 | 42.0 | — | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Country Club Retirement Ctr IV | Bellaire | 62 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 45 | 72.6 | — | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Rolling Hills Rehab and Care Ctrabuse iconSFF Candidate | Bridgeport | 75 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 77 | 102.7 | $92K | 13 Apr 2026 |
All 10 facilities in Belmont County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Continuing Healthcare At Forest Hill been cited for?
45 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Ohio median is 27 per facility.
Has Continuing Healthcare At Forest Hill been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $27K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Continuing Healthcare At Forest Hill compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.0 hours per resident per day against a Ohio median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Continuing Healthcare At Forest Hill?
It is part of the Certus Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Chm Oh West Opco Holdco LLC and Ohio Care Skld LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Continuing Healthcare At Forest Hill last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 2 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 15 Jan 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.