Continuing Healthcare At Forest Hill
St Clairsville, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 365696) · 88 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $26,685
Phone: (740) 695-7233 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Continuing Healthcare At Forest Hill has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Ohio state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Continuing Healthcare At Forest Hill reports total nurse staffing of about 3.04 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 56.3%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
Continuing Healthcare At Forest Hill has 1 federal fine on record totaling $26,685.00, with 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Continuing Healthcare At Forest Hill is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in St Clairsville, Belmont County, Ohio, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since April 1987. The facility has 88 certified beds and an average daily census of 69.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility's overall star rating is 1 out of 5, which is below the Ohio state average of 3.15. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating 2 out of 5, quality measure (QM) rating 3 out of 5, and staffing rating 1 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.03656 hours per resident per day, including 0.55939 RN hours per resident per day. The facility's nursing staff turnover rate is 56.3%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine on file totaling $26,685.00, and 0 payment denials.
This facility is part of the Certus Healthcare chain, which operates 14 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 1.8 out of 5. Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months, per CMS records.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Ohio state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.04 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a 56.3% nursing turnover rate; the staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $26,685.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 88 certified beds with an average daily census of 69.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Certus Healthcare chain, which includes 14 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.8 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on April 15, 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections (2 stars), quality measures (3 stars), and staffing (1 star), each reflecting different aspects of facility performance.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7406957233 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7406957233 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/365696?state=OH.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.