Forest Hills Center
2841 East Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, OH 43231 · (614) 891-1111
For profit - Corporation · 75 certified beds
Forest Hills Center has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2026, found 32 citations (the Ohio average is 10.5). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 10, 2026 found 32 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.June 10, 2026 · F0680 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.June 10, 2026 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.June 10, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.June 10, 2026 · F0835 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.June 10, 2026 · F0865 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.June 10, 2026 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.June 10, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.June 10, 2026 · F0679 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.June 10, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.June 10, 2026 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.June 10, 2026 · F0561 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.June 10, 2026 · F0569 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.June 10, 2026 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.June 10, 2026 · F0582 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.June 10, 2026 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.June 10, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.June 10, 2026 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.June 10, 2026 · F0620 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.June 10, 2026 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.June 10, 2026 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.June 10, 2026 · F0644 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.June 10, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.June 10, 2026 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.June 10, 2026 · F0676 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.June 10, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.June 10, 2026 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.June 10, 2026 · F0688 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 10, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.June 10, 2026 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.June 10, 2026 · F0693 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.June 10, 2026 · F0807 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.June 10, 2026 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 33 citations.
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.June 10, 2026 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.June 10, 2026 · F0561 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.June 10, 2026 · F0569 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.June 10, 2026 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.June 10, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.June 10, 2026 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.June 10, 2026 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.June 10, 2026 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.June 10, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.June 10, 2026 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.June 10, 2026 · F0676 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.June 10, 2026 · F0679 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.June 10, 2026 · F0680 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.June 10, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.June 10, 2026 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 10, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.June 10, 2026 · F0693 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.June 10, 2026 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.June 10, 2026 · F0807 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.June 10, 2026 · F0835 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.June 10, 2026 · F0865 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.June 10, 2026 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.November 6, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.November 6, 2025 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician.November 3, 2025 · F0555 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.November 3, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.November 3, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.November 3, 2025 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.August 7, 2024 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.August 7, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.June 26, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 30, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.January 8, 2024 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Ohio average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.09 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.33 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.89 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.87 | 2.09 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 25% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 75 |
| Average residents per day | 67.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
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- Westerwood Rehabilitation Columbus · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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