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Forest Hills Of Dc

4901 Connecticut Avenue, Nw

4.3(16 ratings)· Washington average: 4.3

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Quick Facts

Total units
55
Medicare rating
4 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Other
Certified beds
55
Care setting
Medicare-licensed skilled nursing rehab center on-site
Rehab therapy
On-site physical and occupational therapy facility
Ownership
Not-for-profit, operated by Goodwin Living
Room options
Private and deluxe semi-private rehab rooms

What Families Think

Forest Hills of DC draws strong praise from families whose loved ones received assisted living, memory care, or short-term rehab, with many describing devoted, hands-on staff and a warm, home-like setting. One reviewer, however, described serious lapses in basic care during a rehab stay, including long waits for help and difficulty reporting concerns. Overall sentiment is positive but not universal.

The Good

  • Staff described as warm, patient, and highly responsive
  • Personalized care plans involving nurses, CNAs, social workers, dietitians
  • On-site physical and occupational therapy for rehab patients
  • High-quality food and engaging activity programs
  • Staff went above and beyond during snowstorms
  • Recognized by U.S. News as a top provider

The Bad

  • One report of hours-long waits for basic care needs during rehab
  • One reviewer described difficulty filing a formal complaint
  • One reviewer felt nursing aide staffing needed improvement

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Forest Hills Of Dc is a senior living community in Washington, District of Columbia offering Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Outdoor Patio and Gathering / Activity Spaces. Families rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 16 reviews.

About Forest Hills Of Dc

Forest Hills of DC is an assisted living community in Washington, District of Columbia, offering a continuum of care tailored to individual resident needs. The community provides several levels of care within its assisted living setting, along with specialized memory care and skilled nursing services.

The community offers personalized care plans developed by a team that includes registered nurses, certified nursing assistants, social workers, and dietitians. Memory care residents receive specialized experiences designed with attention to each resident's preferences, abilities, and needs. The community also operates a Medicare-licensed skilled nursing care center providing short-term rehabilitation with private and deluxe semi-private rooms available.

Daily life at Forest Hills centers on engagement and connection, with residents enjoying daily activities, beautiful gardens, and programs designed to provide engaging experiences. The community emphasizes creating a home-like environment where residents can build friendships and participate in activities suited to their individual interests.

Forest Hills of DC is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization operated by Goodwin Living and positions itself as an inclusive community of welcome for all.

Types of Care at Forest Hills Of Dc

Assisted LivingMemory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Chapel / Religious Services
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Outdoor Patio

Activities

  • Arts and Crafts
  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Religious Services
  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Forest Hills Of Dc

4.3overall · 16 ratings combined

4.3★ on Google (16)

MD Artistry

Feb 2026

via Google

"Exceptional Care, Warm Atmosphere – A True Gem for Seniors" ★★★★★ Forest Hills Assisted Living is truly an exceptional place, and I cannot recommend it highly enough. My beloved 98-year-old aunt recently passed away, and she was a resident here. I can honestly say she absolutely thrived at this facility, receiving nothing short of exceptional, personalized care until her final days. From the moment you step in, you feel the intimate, warm, and welcoming atmosphere that sets Forest Hills apart. The staff are simply outstanding – consistently friendly, patient, and incredibly responsive. This was especially evident and reassuring during the challenging times of the pandemic, when their strong safety protocols gave us immense peace of mind. It's no surprise that Forest Hills is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a 2023-2024 "Best" provider for Assisted Living and Nursing Home care. They offer a comprehensive range of services, including top-notch assisted living, specialized memory care, and skilled nursing, all delivered with a level of dedication that is truly commendable. Knowing my aunt was in such capable and caring hands made all the difference. Forest Hills provided not just a place to live, but a community where she was respected, cared for, and truly allowed to thrive. If you are looking for an assisted living community that combines personalized care with a genuine, heartfelt commitment to resident well-being, Forest Hills Assisted Living in Washington, D.C. is, without a doubt, the place to choose. They earned our family's trust and gratitude every single day. Alicia Y. Christy M.D.

Sideburn LLC

Feb 2026

via Google

My mother has been at Forest Hills for over a year, and we feel incredibly fortunate to have met such wonderful and caring people at Forest Hills. My mother has been very pleased with the way she was treated by nurses and staff, and we will always be grateful for your kindness and dedication to your residents. In fact, my mother even mentioned that she felt better cared for by the Forest Hills staff than by her own family members, and I am not surprised. I have witnessed the entire management team of Forest Hills staying in their offices overnight during snowstorms to ensure that residents are taken care of, even when staff cannot come to work due to snow emergencies. This is just one of many examples of your outstanding commitment. Thank you for doing such a great job and for your generosity and extraordinary care!

Robert Stevens

Jul 2025

via Google

Superior Care, Concern and Commitment to Resident Safety and Wellness.

mary mann

Sep 2022

via Google

While there are some nice things about this facility such as gardens, food, and activities the nursing staff and aides leave much room for improvement. My mother was there for rehab and while she did receive rehab, there were days when she had to wait hours to receive help with wet pullups ( sometimes as much as 4 hours ) and problems getting basic ADL's completed. This is terrible for the person recovering to feel you are alone in a place designed to assist you. A much more egregious error took place here as well and attempts to file a complaint have certainly not been made easy. The licensing person listed on the wall who you can contact to file a report is deceased.I know no place is perfect and I was there as much as possible several times a week but this place needs to hire more compassionate staff and more competent ones.

Margery Brown

Jul 2018

via Google

My mother rehabilitated here after total hip replacement and I have nothing but gratitude and respect for the excellent care she received. The skilled nursing staff was professional and caring, the social and cultural activities were of a very high quality, the food was delicious and nutritious and the onsite a Physical and Occupational therapy facility was so convenient and expertly staffed. Thanks to everyone at Forest Hills for providing a real home to the residents and short termers as well.

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Government Inspection History

5 inspection visits in the last three years, 54 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Mar 27, 2026Health Complaint6 citations
  • Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 30, 2026

  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 30, 2026

  • Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 30, 2026

  • 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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 30, 2026

  • 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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 30, 2026

  • Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 30, 2026

Dec 27, 2024Health Complaint5 citations
  • 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 Feb 27, 2025

  • Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 27, 2025

  • 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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 27, 2025

  • 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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 27, 2025

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 27, 2025

Dec 6, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard9 citations
  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 6, 2025

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 6, 2025

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 6, 2025

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 6, 2025

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 6, 2025

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 6, 2025

  • 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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 6, 2025

  • Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 6, 2025

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 6, 2025

Aug 9, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard15 citations
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 6, 2023

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 15, 2023

  • Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 6, 2023

  • 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, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 6, 2023

  • Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 6, 2023

  • Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 6, 2023

  • Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 6, 2023

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 6, 2023

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 6, 2023

  • Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 6, 2023

  • 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 Jan 15, 2024

  • 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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 6, 2023

  • 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 D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 6, 2023

  • 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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 6, 2023

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 15, 2023

Feb 25, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard19 citations
  • Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 6, 2022

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 6, 2022

  • Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 6, 2022

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 3, 2022

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 6, 2022

  • 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 6, 2022

  • 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, isolatedCorrected May 6, 2022

  • 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 Dec 8, 2021

  • Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 6, 2022

  • 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 6, 2022

  • 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 6, 2022

  • Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 6, 2022

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 3, 2022

  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 6, 2022

  • Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 6, 2022

  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 6, 2022

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 6, 2022

  • Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 6, 2022

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 6, 2022

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Forest Hills Of Dc offer?

Forest Hills Of Dc offers Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Forest Hills Of Dc located?

Forest Hills Of Dc is located at 4901 Connecticut Avenue, Nw in Washington, District of Columbia.

What do families say about Forest Hills Of Dc?

Forest Hills of DC draws strong praise from families whose loved ones received assisted living, memory care, or short-term rehab, with many describing devoted, hands-on staff and a warm, home-like setting. One reviewer, however, described serious lapses in basic care during a rehab stay, including long waits for help and difficulty reporting concerns. Overall sentiment is positive but not universal.

How did Forest Hills Of Dc do on recent health and safety inspections?

Forest Hills Of Dc had 5 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 54 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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