FOREST HILLS CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALING
497 MT PROSPECT AVE, Newark, NJ 07104
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Quality Measures
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How FOREST HILLS CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALING Compares
FOREST HILLS CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALING is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Newark, New Jersey. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New Jersey average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.6%) is below the New Jersey average of 5.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 120 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Newark, the local average is 2.4 stars.
By the numbers vs. New Jersey average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 6.1% — better than the New Jersey average of 12.7% (52% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.3% — worse than the New Jersey average of 2.3% (44% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.6% — better than the New Jersey average of 5.7% (54% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 34.8% — worse than the New Jersey average of 25.2% (38% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against New Jersey averages across 348 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask FOREST HILLS CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALING
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing FOREST HILLS CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALING with other nursing homes in Newark.
How is FOREST HILLS CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALING addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help FOREST HILLS CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALING keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 6.1% here versus 12.7% across New Jersey. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is FOREST HILLS CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALING doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.3% here versus 2.3% across New Jersey. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at FOREST HILLS CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALING?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does FOREST HILLS CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALING lag behind other Newark options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.4 stars across 5 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 CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALING?
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 Newark
Newark sits in Essex County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.7% of the population — a lower share of seniors than New Jersey as a whole (16.2% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 109,354 (13.7%)
- Median age
- 37.7 years
- Median household income
- $63,959
- Median home value
- $395,900
Demographics for Essex County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Newark.
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