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Forest Hills Care Center Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (Forest Hills, New York)

71 44 Yellowstone Boulevard, Forest Hills, New York 11375

Phone: 7185444300

CMS Overall:4/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
100
Avg Residents/Day
87.6
Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Queens
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall4/5
Health3/5
Staffing3/5
Quality5/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityNew York AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.510.73-0.22
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.353.69-0.34
CMS Staffing Rating3/52.9/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover27.8%40.3%-

Health Citation History

16 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-06-11Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-11Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-11Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-11Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-21Resident Rights DeficienciesAllow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-21Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-21Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-21Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-21Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-21Administration DeficienciesProvide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-21Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-21Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-21Environmental DeficienciesMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-10-29Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-10-29Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-10-29Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

8 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-06-11Egress DeficienciesInstall emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-11Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-21Egress DeficienciesHave stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-21Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-10-29Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesAddress subsistence needs for staff and patients.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-10-29Smoke DeficienciesInstall an approved automatic sprinkler system.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-10-29Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-10-29Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.B – Minimal Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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