FOREST HEALTH & REHAB CENTER
2406 ATHERHOLT ROAD, Lynchburg, VA 24501
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How FOREST HEALTH & REHAB CENTER Compares
FOREST HEALTH & REHAB CENTER is a 89-bed for-profit nursing facility in Lynchburg, Virginia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Virginia average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (4.8%) is below the Virginia average of 14.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 89 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 88% occupied.
Among the 8 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Lynchburg, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Virginia average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 4.8% — better than the Virginia average of 14.2% (66% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.8% — better than the Virginia average of 3.7%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.7% — better than the Virginia average of 5.0% (45% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 19.1% — better than the Virginia average of 22.6%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Virginia averages across 289 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask FOREST HEALTH & REHAB CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing FOREST HEALTH & REHAB CENTER with other nursing homes in Lynchburg.
How is FOREST HEALTH & REHAB CENTER addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help FOREST HEALTH & REHAB CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 4.8% here versus 14.2% across Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help FOREST HEALTH & REHAB CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.8% here versus 3.7% across Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at FOREST HEALTH & REHAB CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains FOREST HEALTH & REHAB CENTER's rating advantage in Lynchburg?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.0 stars across 8 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at FOREST HEALTH & REHAB CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Lynchburg
Lynchburg sits in Lynchburg city, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.3% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Virginia as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 11,556 (14.3%)
- Median age
- 28.5 years
- Median household income
- $49,201
- Median home value
- $162,900
Demographics for Lynchburg city from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Lynchburg.
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