Forest Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
1000 Evergreen Avenue, Weatherly, PA 18255 · (570) 427-8683
For profit - Limited Liability company · 200 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Forest Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 8 citations (the Pennsylvania average is 10). 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 13, 2026 found 8 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.March 13, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.March 13, 2026 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.March 13, 2026 · F0711 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.March 13, 2026 · F0604 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.March 13, 2026 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate foot care.March 13, 2026 · F0687 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.March 13, 2026 · F0742 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Post nurse staffing information every day.March 13, 2026 · F0732 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 9 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.January 2, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.January 2, 2026 · F0610 · 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.August 13, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.January 13, 2025 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.May 30, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.April 1, 2024 · F0574 · 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.April 1, 2024 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.April 1, 2024 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.April 1, 2024 · F0814 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
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 | Pennsylvania average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.41 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.37 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.89 | 0.91 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.15 | 2.19 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 44.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 200 |
| Average residents per day | 181.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Mahoning Operating LLC Lehighton · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- St Luke's Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Coaldale · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Luzerne Drums · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- The Pavilion at St Luke Village Hazleton · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- The Manor at St Luke Village Hazleton · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Forest Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.