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Forest Hills of Dc
4901 Connecticut Avenue, Nw, Washington, DC 20008
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.
Forest Hills of Dc is a Non-profit, other nursing home in Washington, District of Columbia, certified for 55 beds and caring for about 50 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the District of Columbia median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 46 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (11, 18, 17 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 83.6 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 45.3.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.5 hours per resident per day (1.6 RN), close to the District of Columbia median of 4.8; nursing staff turnover is 25.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | The District Co. median | District of Columbia median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 46 | 56 | 56 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 83.6 | 45.3 | 45.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.6 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 25.5% | 32.5% | 32.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $47,684 | $47,684 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (17 in the county, 17 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: District of Columbia average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 6 Dec 2024, 9 Aug 2023.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×37 E ×7 F ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Dec 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Feb 2025 |
| 27 Dec 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Feb 2025 |
| 27 Dec 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Feb 2025 |
| 27 Dec 2024 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Feb 2025 |
| 27 Dec 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Feb 2025 |
| 6 Dec 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 6 Dec 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 6 Dec 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 6 Dec 2024 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 6 Dec 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0625 | Notify 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Aug 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jan 2024 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0803 | Ensure 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 25 Feb 2022 | F0568 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | F | Standard survey | 6 May 2022 |
| 25 Feb 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 6 May 2022 |
| 25 Feb 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 6 May 2022 |
| 25 Feb 2022 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Standard survey | 6 May 2022 |
| 25 Feb 2022 | F0569 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | D | Standard survey | 6 May 2022 |
| 25 Feb 2022 | 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 | 6 May 2022 |
| 25 Feb 2022 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 6 May 2022 |
| 25 Feb 2022 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 6 May 2022 |
| 25 Feb 2022 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 6 May 2022 |
| 25 Feb 2022 | 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 | 6 May 2022 |
| 25 Feb 2022 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 6 May 2022 |
| 25 Feb 2022 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 6 May 2022 |
| 25 Feb 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 6 May 2022 |
| 25 Feb 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2021 |
| 25 Feb 2022 | F0711 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | D | Standard survey | 6 May 2022 |
| 25 Feb 2022 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 6 May 2022 |
| 25 Feb 2022 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 6 May 2022 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the District of Columbia average. Turnover: nursing staff 25.5%, RNs 36.8%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | District of Columbia median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 35.2% | 17.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 38.7% | 15.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.6% | 7.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 9.5% | 7.9% | 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: non-profit, other. Legal business name: The Methodist Home Of The District Of Columbia.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
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 The District County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeanne Jugan Residence | Washington | 40 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 27.5 | — | 30 May 2025 |
| Lisner Louise Dickson Hurthome | Washington | 60 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 31.7 | — | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Sibley Mem Hosp Renaissance | Washington | 45 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 34 | 75.6 | $9K | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Knollwood Hsc | Washington | 69 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 39 | 56.5 | — | 30 May 2025 |
| Serenity Rehabilitation and Health Center LLC | Washington | 183 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 76 | 41.5 | $48K | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Unique Rehabilitation and Health Center LLC | Washington | 230 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 72 | 31.3 | $49K | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Bridgepoint Subacute and Rehab Capitol Hill | Washington | 117 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 79 | 67.5 | $113K | 6 May 2026 |
| Ingleside At Rock Creek | Washington | 34 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 42 | 123.5 | $39K | 26 Mar 2025 |
All 17 facilities in The District County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Forest Hills of Dc been cited for?
46 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The District of Columbia median is 56 per facility.
Has Forest Hills of Dc been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Forest Hills of Dc compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.5 hours per resident per day against a District of Columbia median of 4.8 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Forest Hills of Dc?
Ownership type is non-profit, other. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Forest Hills of Dc last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 27 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 6 Dec 2024.
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.