FOREST HILL MANOR HEALTH CENTER
551 GIBSON AVENUE, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
How FOREST HILL MANOR HEALTH CENTER Compares
FOREST HILL MANOR HEALTH CENTER is a 26-bed for-profit nursing facility in Pacific Grove, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 4 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (34.9%) is above the California average of 23.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 26 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 97% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Pacific Grove, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 34.9% — worse than the California average of 23.1% (51% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1164 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask FOREST HILL MANOR HEALTH CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing FOREST HILL MANOR HEALTH CENTER with other nursing homes in Pacific Grove.
What keeps FOREST HILL MANOR HEALTH CENTER's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is FOREST HILL MANOR HEALTH CENTER doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 34.9% here versus 23.1% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does FOREST HILL MANOR HEALTH CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 97% occupancy across 26 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at FOREST HILL MANOR HEALTH CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does FOREST HILL MANOR HEALTH CENTER lag behind other Pacific Grove options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.0 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at FOREST HILL MANOR HEALTH 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 Pacific Grove
Pacific Grove sits in Monterey County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.6% of the population — a share of seniors in line with California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 59,061 (13.6%)
- Median age
- 34.7 years
- Median household income
- $76,943
- Median home value
- $559,400
Demographics for Monterey County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Pacific Grove.
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