Forest Manor Hcc
Blairstown, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315224) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $10,868
Phone: (908) 459-4128 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Forest Manor Hcc has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Forest Manor Hcc reports total nurse staffing of about 3.34 hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.6%.
Forest Manor Hcc has 1 federal fine on record totaling $10,868.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Forest Manor Hcc is a for-profit (individual owner) nursing home in Blairstown, Warren County, New Jersey, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since March 1986. The facility has 120 certified beds and an average daily census of 107.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Forest Manor Hcc holds an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which falls below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. The facility's four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, staffing rating of 3 stars, and quality measure rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.34 hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours per resident per day. The facility's reported nursing staff turnover rate is 38.6%.
On penalties: CMS records show 1 federal fine on file for this facility, totaling $10,868.00. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of persistent poor performance subject to increased inspection oversight.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility.
Data 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 Manor Hcc has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Forest Manor Hcc is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.34 hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 38.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $10,868.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Forest Manor Hcc has 120 certified beds and an average daily census of 107.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit individual owner; the data provided does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on March 12, 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (3 stars), health inspections (3 stars), staffing (3 stars), and quality measures (4 stars), which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 9084594128 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 9084594128 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315224?state=NJ.
Has ownership of this facility changed recently?
No, ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
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.