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A
Very Good

FOREST HILLS OF DC

4901 CONNECTICUT AVENUE, NW · WASHINGTON, DC 20008

2029667623 · Non profit - Other

55 beds49.6 residents96 staff
CMS Five-Star Ratings
Overall
★★★★★
Staffing
★★★★★
Quality
★★★★★
Inspections
★★★★★
Staffing Grades
A
Very Good
Total Staff
A+
Excellent
RN Staff
A
Very Good
Overall
✓CMS Benchmark(≥ 3.48 HPRD)
✓RN Recommendation(≥ 0.75 HPRD)
✓Research Standard(≥ 4.10 HPRD)
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What This Means in Plain English

FOREST HILLS OF DC receives an overall staffing grade of A (Very Good). With 4.6215 total nurse hours per resident per day, this facility meets the CMS staffing benchmark and has adequate registered nurse (RN) coverage. It is 0.73 HPRD above the national average.

Weekend staffing stays relatively consistent — dropping 6.31% compared to weekdays. The facility has low agency staff usage (3.8% of hours), suggesting a mostly permanent workforce.

Staffing levels have been declining over recent quarters — worth monitoring.

🔍 Areas of Concern (0)

No significant concerns identified for this quarter.

✨ Strengths (5)

✅Meets the CMS staffing benchmark (≥ 3.48 HPRD)
✅Meets the research-recommended RN staffing level (≥ 0.75 HPRD)
✅No days with zero registered nurse hours this quarter
✅Low agency staff usage (3.8%) — mostly permanent, familiar staff
✅Consistent weekend staffing — only 6.31% drop-off
Total Nurse HPRD
4.6215hrs/resident/day▲ 0.73
CMS benchmark: 3.48
RN HPRD
1.5245hrs/resident/day▲ 0.84
Recommended: 0.75
Weekend Drop-off
6.31%
4.7055 weekday → 4.4085 weekend
Agency Staff
3.8%
9.27% of RN hours from contractors
Days with Zero RN
0days this quarter
4+ days = auto 1-star
CNA HPRD
2.6769hrs/resident/day
Direct care aides
LPN HPRD
0.4201hrs/resident/day
Licensed practical nurses
Consistency
0.317std dev
Lower = more predictable

HPRD Over Time

Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, by quarter

Total HPRD (shaded area)RN HPRDCMS Benchmark (3.48) — staffing standardResearch Standard (4.10) — recommended level

How Does This Facility Compare?

Compared to county, state, and national averages for total nurse HPRD

vs. The District County Average-0.18 HPRD
4.80
04.62 HPRD
vs. District of Columbia State Average-0.18 HPRD
4.80
04.62 HPRD
vs. National Average+0.73 HPRD
3.90
04.62 HPRD
■ Colored bar = this facility · | Black line = average · Based on 2025Q3 data

Nearby Facilities

Compare with other nursing homes in the area

FacilityDistanceGradeTotal HPRDRN HPRDCMS Rating
FOREST HILLS OF DC ★
WASHINGTON · This facility
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A
4.62151.5245★★★★★
INGLESIDE AT ROCK CREEK
WASHINGTON
0.7 mi
A+
5.952.5363★★★★★
LISNER LOUISE DICKSON HURTHOME
WASHINGTON
1 mi
A
4.92011.2446★★★★★
KNOLLWOOD HSC
WASHINGTON
1.5 mi
A+
5.70161.2934★★★★☆
STODDARD BAPTIST NURSING HOME
WASHINGTON
2 mi
D
2.50190.6919★★☆☆☆
SIBLEY MEM HOSP RENAISSANCE
WASHINGTON
2.5 mi
A+
6.95974.9956★★★★★

Inspection History & Penalties

Health inspection results from state surveys — most recent first

4
Inspections
40
Total Deficiencies
$9,311
Fines Assessed
Dec 27, 2024Health
5 deficiencies cited
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Dec 6, 2024Health
5 deficiencies cited
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Aug 9, 2023Health
13 deficiencies cited· Includes actual harm
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Feb 25, 2022Health
17 deficiencies cited
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Penalty History

Aug 9, 2023Fine
$9,311
Aug 9, 2023Payment Denial
CMS Severity Scale
A–C: No Harm / PotentialD–F: No Harm but ConcernG–H: Actual HarmI–L: Immediate Jeopardy

Source: CMS Staffing & Quality Data — 2025Q3 · data.cms.gov

Staffing grades are based on CMS-published thresholds and research recommendations. CMS is not affiliated with and does not endorse this website.