Forest Hills Care Center
71 44 Yellowstone Boulevard, Forest Hills, NY 11375
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How Forest Hills Care Center Compares
Forest Hills Care Center is a 100-bed for-profit nursing facility in Forest Hills, New York. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the New York average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (5.9%) is below the New York average of 13.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 100 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 87% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Forest Hills, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. New York average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 5.9% — better than the New York average of 13.7% (57% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.6% — better than the New York average of 3.1% (48% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.4% — worse than the New York average of 6.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.0% — better than the New York average of 20.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against New York averages across 593 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Forest Hills Care Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Forest Hills Care Center with other nursing homes in Forest Hills.
What keeps Forest Hills Care 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 practices help Forest Hills Care Center keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 5.9% here versus 13.7% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Forest Hills Care Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.6% here versus 3.1% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Forest Hills Care Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Forest Hills Care Center lag behind other Forest Hills options?
Its 4-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.3 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 Hills Care 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 Forest Hills
Forest Hills sits in Queens County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with New York as a whole (16.5% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 359,534 (15.8%)
- Median age
- 39.3 years
- Median household income
- $72,028
- Median home value
- $575,600
Demographics for Queens County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Forest Hills.
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