Forest Hills Center
Columbus, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 365980) · 75 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (614) 891-1111 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Forest Hills Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Ohio state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Forest Hills Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.09 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.33 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 25.0%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 2 out of 5.
Forest Hills Center has no federal fines on record, with total fines of $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the data provided.
About this facility
Forest Hills Center is a 75-bed skilled nursing facility in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, with an average of 67.5 residents. It is operated as a for-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved for participation on November 10, 1994.
According to CMS Care Compare, Forest Hills Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Ohio state average of 3.15. This overall score is composed of a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, a staffing rating of 2 out of 5, and a quality measures rating of 5 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 3.09 hours per resident per day, including about 0.33 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.0%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports zero federal fines on record for this facility, with total fines of $0.00, and no payment denials on record.
Forest Hills Center is part of the Embassy Healthcare chain, which operates 33 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.4 across the chain. There has been no change of ownership at this facility within the last 12 months, per CMS records.
Source: CMS 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?
Forest Hills Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Ohio state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Forest Hills Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.09 hours per resident per day, including 0.33 RN hours per resident per day, with a 25.0% nursing turnover rate and a staffing rating of 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No. CMS records show zero fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Forest Hills Center is certified for 75 beds and has an average of 67.5 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 Embassy Healthcare chain, which includes 33 facilities with an average rating of 2.4.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Forest Hills Center was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on November 10, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on health inspections (1/5), staffing (2/5), quality measures (5/5), and an overall combined score (2/5) that is compared to the state average.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6148911111 and verify 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 6148911111 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/365980?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.