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Forest Hill Healthcare Center

497 Mt Prospect Ave, Newark, NJ 07104

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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $9,481

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $10,154
  • Average State Price: $10,570
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Forest Hill Healthcare Center Description

    Forest Hill Healthcare Center is a community that offers nursing care and is located in the town of Kearny, New Jersey. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 making it the 8th highest rated community in the city out of 9 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 4 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Community Reviews

    5.8
    Forest Hill Healthcare Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 40 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 8 out of 9 communities in Newark
  • Ranking in State: 637 out of 696 communities in NJ
  • Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff B

    Cleanliness B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Reviews of the facility are mixed, with several reports of negligence, unprofessional behavior, and poor patient care. Some reviewers have reported severe neglect leading to hospital readmissions, falls that went unnoticed, and a general lack of attention from the staff. There are complaints about the quality of food, cleanliness, and the handling of patient needs, including medication and personal care.

    However, there are also positive reviews praising the cleanliness of the facility, the kindness and professionalism of some staff members, and the overall environment. Some family members have had good experiences with the care provided to their loved ones, highlighting supportive and helpful staff.

    Concerns have been raised about the management of the facility, with reports of disorganization and a lack of priority for patient care. There are alarming claims of mistreatment and even accusations of causing harm to patients. On the other hand, some reviews commend the facility for its rehabilitation services and the caring nature of certain staff members.

    It's important for potential residents and their families to carefully consider these varied experiences and possibly visit the facility to make an informed decision.


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    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 4
    Health inspection rating: 3
    Staffing rating: 3
    Quality measure rating: 5
    Long-term quality measure rating: 5
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Dec. 1, 1997
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 120
    Total current residents: 102
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 2
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 2
    Total cost of fines: $1633


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2021-07-27 2021-09-27 E Egress Deficiencies Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
    2021-07-27 2021-09-27 D Egress Deficiencies Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    2021-07-27 2021-09-27 C Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2021-07-27 2021-09-27 C Services Deficiencies Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
    2019-09-11 2019-10-18 C Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2019-09-11 2019-10-18 C Services Deficiencies Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2018-10-12 $6,893
    2021-11-22 $650
    2021-12-27 $983
    2021-12-27 $975

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Kearny which is 1.2 miles away and has a population of 42,137 (mid sized town).
    • The average income is $37,633, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 81
      • Low Temperature: 34
      • Average Temperature: 57.6
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 155 days of rain, 23 days of snow and 185 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.3 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 34.6 years old, average compared to other cities.
    • 2.07% of the population are Veterans which is a very low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 30.6% of the population are Foreign-born which is a very high percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2% Asian, 43% Black or African-American, 30% Hispanic or Latino, and 23% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 4.88 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.67 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 2.6 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.22 incidents per 100 people

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    Supermarkets

    ShopRite
    0.9 miles away
    Stop & Shop
    1.3 miles away
    Food Depot Supermarket
    1.7 miles away
    Seabra Foods
    1.9 miles away
    Whole Foods Market
    2.0 miles away

    Transportation

    Davenport Avenue
    0.6 miles away
    Bloomfield Avenue
    0.6 miles away
    Branch Brook Park
    0.8 miles away
    Silver Lake
    1.0 miles away

    Bus Stations

    Belgrove Drive at Halstead Street
    0.8 miles away
    Belgrove Drive at Bergen Avenue
    0.8 miles away
    Belgrove Drive at Wildon Avenue
    0.9 miles away
    Belgrove Drive at Wilson Avenue
    0.9 miles away
    Belgrove Drive at Quincy Avenue
    0.9 miles away

    Banks

    M&T Bank
    0.7 miles away
    Bank of America
    1.1 miles away
    Chase
    1.2 miles away
    PNC Bank
    1.3 miles away
    Valley National Bank
    1.7 miles away

    Hospitals

    Columbus Hospital
    1.0 miles away
    Clara Maass Medical Center
    1.1 miles away
    Saint Michael's Medical Center
    1.6 miles away
    Essex County Isolation Hospital
    1.9 miles away
    University Hospital
    2.1 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Unity Drugs
    1.9 miles away
    Walgreens
    2.3 miles away
    CVS
    2.8 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    4.1 miles away
    Duane Read
    4.5 miles away

    Dentists

    Montclair South Dental Associates
    3.3 miles away
    Papasikos Orthodontist
    4.2 miles away
    Allwood Family Dentistry
    5.3 miles away
    ABA Pediatric Dental
    5.8 miles away
    Great Smiles of Elizabeth
    6.5 miles away

    Parks

    Branch Brook Park
    0.3 miles away
    Phillips Park
    0.4 miles away
    Kearny
    0.6 miles away
    Veterans Memorial Field
    0.7 miles away
    Salvatore Bontempo Memorial Park
    0.7 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Saint Paul's Chapel
    9.2 miles away
    Church of Saint Paul the Apostle
    9.6 miles away
    Congregation Sherith Israel
    10.0 miles away
    Saint Patrick’s Cathedral
    10.1 miles away
    Cathedral of Saint John the Divine
    11.1 miles away

    Shopping

    Kearny Commons
    0.7 miles away
    Stop & Shop Plaza
    1.2 miles away
    Lackawanna Plaza
    3.7 miles away
    Harmon Cove Outlet Center
    5.5 miles away
    American Dream
    5.7 miles away

    Culture

    Prudential Concert Grove
    1.1 miles away
    Aljira A Center for Contemporary Art
    1.9 miles away
    Paul Robeson Galleries
    1.9 miles away
    New Jersey Performing Arts Center
    1.9 miles away
    The Wellmont Theatre
    3.9 miles away

    Restaurants

    Applebee's
    0.6 miles away
    B London
    1.0 miles away
    Avenue Pizza
    1.1 miles away
    Roberto's Pizza Cafe
    1.2 miles away
    China Town
    1.2 miles away

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