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Forest Hill Healthcare Center
497 Mt Prospect Ave, Newark, NJ 07104
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Forest Hill Healthcare Center Description
Forest Hill Healthcare Center is a state-of-the-art Post-Acute Care and Long-Term Care nursing center located in the Historic Forest Hill section of Newark, New Jersey. Surrounded by residential neighborhoods bordering Branch Brook Park, Forest Hill Healthcare Center is Newark’s best kept secret!
We offer 24-hour medical care, rehabilitative therapies, and family respite services, as well as an array of social and recreational activities tailored to the interests and abilities of our residents.
For pricing & availability call (800) 780-8101
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Nursing Home
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Reviews of the facility are mixed, with several reports of negligence, unprofessional behavior, and poor patient care. Some reviewers have reported severe neglect leading to hospital readmissions, falls that went unnoticed, and a general lack of attention from the staff. There are complaints about the quality of food, cleanliness, and the handling of patient needs, including medication and personal care.
However, there are also positive reviews praising the cleanliness of the facility, the kindness and professionalism of some staff members, and the overall environment. Some family members have had good experiences with the care provided to their loved ones, highlighting supportive and helpful staff.
Concerns have been raised about the management of the facility, with reports of disorganization and a lack of priority for patient care. There are alarming claims of mistreatment and even accusations of causing harm to patients. On the other hand, some reviews commend the facility for its rehabilitation services and the caring nature of certain staff members.
It's important for potential residents and their families to carefully consider these varied experiences and possibly visit the facility to make an informed decision.
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Health
Services
Activities
Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 4
Health inspection rating: 3
Staffing rating: 3
Quality measure rating: 5
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Short-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Dec. 1, 1997
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 120
Total current residents: 102
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 2
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 2
Total cost of fines: $1633
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-27 | 2021-09-27 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. |
| 2021-07-27 | 2021-09-27 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2021-07-27 | 2021-09-27 | C | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2021-07-27 | 2021-09-27 | C | Services Deficiencies | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. |
| 2019-09-11 | 2019-10-18 | C | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2019-09-11 | 2019-10-18 | C | Services Deficiencies | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2018-10-12 | $6,893 |
| 2021-11-22 | $650 |
| 2021-12-27 | $983 |
| 2021-12-27 | $975 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Kearny which is 1.2 miles away and has a population of 42,137 (mid sized town).
- The average income is $37,633, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 81
- Low Temperature: 34
- Average Temperature: 57.6
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 155 days of rain, 23 days of snow and 185 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.3 inches a year
- The median age is 34.6 years old, average compared to other cities.
- 2.07% of the population are Veterans which is a very low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 30.6% of the population are Foreign-born which is a very high percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2% Asian, 43% Black or African-American, 30% Hispanic or Latino, and 23% White.
- The crime rate is 4.88 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 1.67 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 2.6 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.22 incidents per 100 people
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Supermarkets
ShopRite
0.9 miles awayStop & Shop
1.3 miles awayFood Depot Supermarket
1.7 miles awaySeabra Foods
1.9 miles awayWhole Foods Market
2.0 miles awayTransportation
Davenport Avenue
0.6 miles awayBloomfield Avenue
0.6 miles awayBranch Brook Park
0.8 miles awaySilver Lake
1.0 miles awayBus Stations
Belgrove Drive at Halstead Street
0.8 miles awayBelgrove Drive at Bergen Avenue
0.8 miles awayBelgrove Drive at Wildon Avenue
0.9 miles awayBelgrove Drive at Wilson Avenue
0.9 miles awayBelgrove Drive at Quincy Avenue
0.9 miles awayBanks
M&T Bank
0.7 miles awayBank of America
1.1 miles awayChase
1.2 miles awayPNC Bank
1.3 miles awayValley National Bank
1.7 miles awayHospitals
Columbus Hospital
1.0 miles awayClara Maass Medical Center
1.1 miles awaySaint Michael's Medical Center
1.6 miles awayEssex County Isolation Hospital
1.9 miles awayUniversity Hospital
2.1 miles awayPharmacies
Unity Drugs
1.9 miles awayWalgreens
2.3 miles awayCVS
2.8 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
4.1 miles awayDuane Read
4.5 miles awayDentists
Montclair South Dental Associates
3.3 miles awayPapasikos Orthodontist
4.2 miles awayAllwood Family Dentistry
5.3 miles awayABA Pediatric Dental
5.8 miles awayGreat Smiles of Elizabeth
6.5 miles awayParks
Branch Brook Park
0.3 miles awayPhillips Park
0.4 miles awayKearny
0.6 miles awayVeterans Memorial Field
0.7 miles awaySalvatore Bontempo Memorial Park
0.7 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Saint Paul's Chapel
9.2 miles awayChurch of Saint Paul the Apostle
9.6 miles awayCongregation Sherith Israel
10.0 miles awaySaint Patrick’s Cathedral
10.1 miles awayCathedral of Saint John the Divine
11.1 miles awayShopping
Kearny Commons
0.7 miles awayStop & Shop Plaza
1.2 miles awayLackawanna Plaza
3.7 miles awayHarmon Cove Outlet Center
5.5 miles awayAmerican Dream
5.7 miles awayCulture
Prudential Concert Grove
1.1 miles awayAljira A Center for Contemporary Art
1.9 miles awayPaul Robeson Galleries
1.9 miles awayNew Jersey Performing Arts Center
1.9 miles awayThe Wellmont Theatre
3.9 miles awayRestaurants
Applebee's
0.6 miles awayB London
1.0 miles awayAvenue Pizza
1.1 miles awayRoberto's Pizza Cafe
1.2 miles awayChina Town
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