Forest Hills Center for Rehabilitation and Healing

Nursing Home · Newark, NJ

CMS overall rating 2/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number315375

Contact & location

497 MT Prospect Ave
Newark, NJ 07104
Essex County
Phone
(973) 482-5000
ZIP code
07104 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
120
Residents per day
110.5 (92% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Forest Hill SNF Operations LLC
Chain
Infinite Care (8 facilities, avg 2.0★)
Medicare certified since
December 1, 1997
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Both council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.3
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 4.4
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.38 (state 3.85 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.58 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.68 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.13 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.22 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
32.0 (state 39.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
31.6 (state 37.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
August 5, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
17.0 (state 8.8 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
1
Citations on record (3 years)
30 health · 30 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-08-05 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-10
2025-08-05 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
F0806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-10
2025-08-05 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-10
2025-08-05 Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-10
2025-08-05 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-10
2025-08-05 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-10
2025-08-05 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-10
2025-08-05 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-10
2025-08-05 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-10
2025-08-05 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-15
2025-08-05 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-10
2025-08-05 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-10
2025-08-05 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-10
2025-08-05 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-10
2025-08-05 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-10
2025-08-05 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-10
2025-08-05 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-10
2023-12-12 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 K
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2024-01-26
2023-12-12 Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
F0711 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-26
2023-12-12 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-26
2023-12-12 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-26
2023-12-12 Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
F0640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-26
2023-12-12 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-26
2023-12-12 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-26
2023-12-12 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.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-26
2023-12-12 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-26
2021-07-27 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-09-27
2021-07-27 Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
F0711 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-09-27
2021-07-27 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-09-27
2021-07-27 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-09-27

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

1 penalty in the last three years, including $37,580 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2023-12-12Fine$37,580

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Forest Hill SNF Operations Holding LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
CH Forest Hill Holdings LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
CW Forest Hill Holdings LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Seam Trust (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
SK Forest Hill Holdings LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Klein, Solomon (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Mervine, George (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Forest Hills Center for Rehabilitation and Healing?

Forest Hills Center for Rehabilitation and Healing has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.3-star average in New Jersey.

How many beds does Forest Hills Center for Rehabilitation and Healing have?

It has 120 certified beds and cares for about 111 residents per day.

Has Forest Hills Center for Rehabilitation and Healing been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $37,580 in the last three years.

Who owns Forest Hills Center for Rehabilitation and Healing?

It is part of Infinite Care and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Forest Hills Center for Rehabilitation and Healing?

(973) 482-5000. The facility is located at 497 MT Prospect Ave, Newark, NJ 07104.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.