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Families describe Forest Health and Rehab as a caring, well-staffed skilled nursing facility in Lynchburg, with several reviewers noting long-term residents receiving attentive 24/7 care and smooth hospital-to-facility transitions. Reviewers specifically praise the cleanliness, professionalism, and warmth of both nursing and administrative staff, including help navigating admissions.
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Forest Health and Rehab is a senior living community in Lynchburg, Virginia offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Transportation Services, Housekeeping and Emergency Call System. Families rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 105 reviews.
Forest Health and Rehab is a 89-bed skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Lynchburg, Virginia, providing 24/7 care for residents with complex medical and rehabilitation needs.
Families consistently praise the staff's attentiveness and respect toward residents. One visitor noted the facility was free of typical nursing home odors, attributing that to strong housekeeping and patient care standards. Staff handled transitions smoothly, whether resolving medication adjustments after hospital transfers, arranging transportation, or managing specialized services like on-site kidney dialysis. The admission process drew specific mention for being clear and comfortable, with knowledgeable guidance through placement decisions.
Residents appear content, with families reporting residents maintain positive spirits during visits and remain emotionally connected to the community. Short-term rehabilitation patients have been discharged home successfully, while long-term residents build lasting relationships with caregivers and staff. The facility holds a 4.6/5 Google rating across 105 reviews.
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Lynne Weaver
Jul 2026
My husband was at Forest Health and Rehabilitation for two weeks in early March. The staff, both administrative and nursing, was knowledgeable, professional, caring, and kind. They facilitated transportation from and to the hospital. The on-site kidney dialysis was handled very well. In short, they took very good care of both my husband and me.
Shantee Jones
Jun 2026
Forest Health and Rehab is a nice, friendly, and caring place. My mom has been here for 4 years and everyone loves her and she lets all the staff know that I’m her daughter and make sure you don’t forget it. I feel comfortable having her here receiving the 24/7 care that she needs and I don’t have to worry about her a lot when I leave. She always have a smile on her face when I come to see her which makes me feel good inside. 😊❤️ I highly recommend Forest Health for your family member.
Isaiah White
May 2026
Out of all the facilities that’s in Lynchburg that I go into, this is one of the best. When you tour the facility you don’t get that nursing home odor. That means staff is taking care of their patients and housekeeping is keeping the facility clean. Great job!!!! This says a lot about a facility!
Cherie Pacheco
May 2026
When my Mother was transferred to Forest Rehab from LGH, there were some hiccups in medication dosing but everyone worked as hard as they could to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. Everyone we encountered was so caring and patient. My Mother was treated with such respect by everyone she encountered. With their care, she was able to be released home in a short period of time. I highly recommend Forest Rehab!!
Latasha Thomas
Apr 2026
I visited the rehabilitation facility with Yvonne White, the admission director. She was incredibly knowledgeable and answered our questions clearly. She also provided valuable insights into the programs and care offered, which helped us make an informed decision about our loved one’s placement. She made the entire process comfortable and easy to understand.
5 inspection visits in the last three years, 51 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 21, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 9, 2025
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 9, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 9, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 9, 2025
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 13, 2022
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 29, 2022
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 29, 2022
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 11, 2022
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 29, 2022
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 13, 2022
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 29, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 11, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 11, 2022
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 11, 2022
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 29, 2022
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 29, 2022
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 11, 2022
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 30, 2021
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 2, 2021
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 30, 2021
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 30, 2021
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 2, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 2, 2021
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 2, 2021
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 2, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 2, 2021
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 30, 2021
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 2, 2021
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 2, 2021
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 2, 2021
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 31, 2019
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 31, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 13, 2019
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 13, 2019
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 13, 2019
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 31, 2019
Have an externally vented heating system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 31, 2019
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 31, 2019
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 13, 2019
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 13, 2019
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 13, 2019
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 13, 2019
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 13, 2019
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 13, 2019
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 13, 2019
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 13, 2019
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 13, 2019
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 13, 2019
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 13, 2019
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 13, 2019
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Forest Health and Rehab offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Forest Health and Rehab is located at 2406 Atherholt Road in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Families describe Forest Health and Rehab as a caring, well-staffed skilled nursing facility in Lynchburg, with several reviewers noting long-term residents receiving attentive 24/7 care and smooth hospital-to-facility transitions. Reviewers specifically praise the cleanliness, professionalism, and warmth of both nursing and administrative staff, including help navigating admissions.
Forest Health and Rehab had 5 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 51 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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