Forest Hills Care Center
Forest Hills, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335139) · 100 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (718) 544-4300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Forest Hills Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the New York state average of 3.03 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Forest Hills Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.45 hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.8%.
Forest Hills Care Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. There is no indication of a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Forest Hills Care Center is a 100-bed skilled nursing facility in Forest Hills, Queens, New York, with an average daily census of 86.8 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since November 1968 and operates as a for-profit partnership. There is no record of an ownership change in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Forest Hills Care Center holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the New York state average of 3.03. The facility's four component ratings break down as follows: Health Inspection rating of 3 stars, Quality Measures rating of 5 stars, and Staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing hours of approximately 3.45 hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.8%.
On the penalty front, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. No abuse icon and no Special Focus Status designation are indicated in the available data for this facility.
No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility. Families should consult Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current inspection reports, survey findings, and any updates to ratings or penalties, as this profile reflects CMS Care Compare data as referenced at the time of compilation.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Forest Hills Care Center has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the New York state average of 3.03 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.45 hours per resident per day, with 0.55 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
CMS records show no federal fines and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 100 beds and has an average daily census of 86.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Forest Hills Care Center is operated as a for-profit partnership; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since November 18, 1968.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall rating plus three components: health inspections (3 stars here), staffing (4 stars), and quality measures (5 stars), which combine to form the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service offerings; please contact the facility at (718) 544-4300 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (718) 544-4300 to arrange a visit and review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full and most current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335139?state=NY.
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.