Forest Hills Healthcare Center.
Cincinnati, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 366389) · 138 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $16,801
Phone: (513) 578-6200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Forest Hills Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Ohio state average of about 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Forest Hills Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.71 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.89 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 48.3%, and CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 stars.
CMS records show Forest Hills Healthcare Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $16,801.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Forest Hills Healthcare Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. The facility is certified for 138 beds and reports an average daily census of 114.6 residents. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since September 15, 2010. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Forest Hills Healthcare Center holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Ohio state average of 3.15. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, staffing rating of 4 stars, and quality measure rating of 5 stars.
CMS reports total nurse staffing of approximately 3.71 hours per resident per day, including about 0.89 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $16,801.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility in the CMS data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated.
Forest Hills Healthcare Center is part of the Communicare Health chain, which operates 110 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.2 across the chain.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; figures reflect the most recent CMS data vintage provided. Families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Forest Hills Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Ohio state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports total nurse staffing of about 3.71 hours per resident per day, including 0.89 RN hours per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 48.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $16,801.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is shown for this facility in the CMS data, and it is not listed as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 138 beds with an average daily census of 114.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Communicare Health chain, which operates 110 facilities averaging a 3.2 CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since September 15, 2010.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (4 stars), health inspections (3 stars), staffing (4 stars), and quality measures (5 stars), each reflecting a different aspect of care.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 513-578-6200 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 513-578-6200 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/366389?state=OH.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.