Forest Hills Center for Rehabilitation and Healing
497 Mt Prospect Ave · Newark, NJ · 07104 · 9734825000
120 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Infinite Care
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.43 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.51 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.24 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 37% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $37,580 |
Inspection citations (30 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2025
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.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 5, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 5, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 5, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 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.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 5, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 5, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 5, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 5, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 5, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · K December 12, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2023
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected January 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F December 12, 2023
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected January 26, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2023
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected January 26, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 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.
Corrected January 26, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| December 12, 2023 | Fine | $37,580 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315375 · certified since December 1, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.