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Forest Hill Health and Rehabilitation Center
This 146-bed nursing home in Hartford County has pretty average Medicare ratings. An average rating is an improvement from where they have been. This is a for-profit business that struggles to maintain adequate staffing.
The address for Forest Hill is 109 Forest Valley Dr, Forest Hill, MD 21050. The phone number is (410) 893-2468.
LawsuitsForest Hill has a litigation history that does not show up on any company brochures. Forest Hill Health and Rehabilitation Center was sued in October 2017 in Harford County Circuit Court in a nursing home case (Lindsay v. Forest Hill). This nursing home was also sued in 2012 in a case alleging death from septic shock as the result of nursing home negligence. There was yet another wrongful death lawsuit filed against Forest Hill in 2010.
1Vital Statistics
Number of Beds:156 certified beds
Beds in the nursing home that have been approved by the federal government to participate in Medicare or Medicaid.
Accepts:Medicare and Medicaid
Shows if the nursing home participates in the Medicare, Medicaid, or both.
2Key Ratings
| Star Rating Summary | ||
| Overall Rating |  | Above Average |
| Health Inspection Medicare assigns the star rating based on a nursing home's weighted score from recent health inspections. More stars means fewer health risks |  | Below Average |
| Staffing Medicare assigns the star rating based on the nursing home's staffing hours for Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practice Nurses (LPNs), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), and Nurse aides. More stars means a better level of staffing per nursing home resident | | Above Average |
| RN Staffing | | Above Average |
| Quality Measures Medicare assigns the star rating based on data from a select set of clinical data measures. More stars means better quality of care |  | Much Above Average |
3Key Short Stay Statistics
| Description | Forest Hill Health And Rehabilitation Center | Maryland Average |
| Percent of short-stay residents who self-report moderate to severe pain Lower percentages are better. | 19.2% | 10.4% |
| Percentage of SNF residents with pressure ulcers that are new or worsened Lower percentages are better. | 1.2% | Not Available |
| Percent of short-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the seasonal influenza vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 85.9% | 85.3% |
| Percent of short-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the pneumococcal vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 87.4% | 84.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who got antipsychotic medication for the first time Lower percentages are better. | 1.0% | 1.7% |
4Key Long Stay Statistics
| Description | Forest Hill Health And Rehabilitation Center | Maryland Average |
| Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Lower percentages are better. | 5.5% | 2.7% |
| Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Lower percentages are better. | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who self-report moderate to severe pain Lower percentages are better. | 9.2% | 5.4% |
| Percent of long-stay high-risk residents with pressure ulcers Lower percentages are better. | 10.4% | 8.8% |
| Percent of long-stay low-risk residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder Lower percentages are better. | 59.6% | 62.3% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Lower percentages are better. | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Lower percentages are better. | 2.1% | 0.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened Lower percentages are better. | 23.6% | 22.5% |
| Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Lower percentages are better. | 13.5% | 18.0% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Lower percentages are better. | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Lower percentages are better. | 2.0% | 3.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Lower percentages are better. | 21.9% | 16.2% |
| Percent of long-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the seasonal influenza vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 100.0% | 96.7% |
| Percent of long-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the pneumococcal vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 99.1% | 94.1% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Lower percentages are better. | 23.4% | 12.4% |
5Inspection Summary
Date of standard health inspection:06/05/2018
Total number of health deficiencies:17
Average number of health deficiencies in Maryland:14.9
