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Forestville Healthcare Center in Forestville, MD

Forestville Healthcare Center is a nursing home community in Forestville, MD.

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Forestville Healthcare Center in Forestville, MD

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  • Interior

    A beautifully arranged floral display enhances the welcoming atmosphere of the lobby.

  • Decor

    A well-lit healthcare room with two beds, offering a comforting atmosphere.

  • Building

    A small building entrance with a green lawn and lamp post on a sunny day.

  • Bedroom

    Patients in a hospital room sharing a meal.

  • Trees

    A view of a construction site with a fenced area around a building, set against a cloudy sky.

  • Dining

    A cozy dining area decorated with autumn-themed accents, featuring tables and chairs arranged for gathering.

  • Landscaping

    A tranquil garden scene featuring a tree and well-maintained landscaping.

  • Lighting

    A view of a hospital hallway with rooms on either side.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A well-equipped rehabilitation gym featuring various exercise tools and ample space for physical therapy.

  • Healthcare

    A view of a hospital patient room, featuring a wheelchair and an empty bed.

  • Sidewalk

    A view of a building along the street on a cloudy day.

7420 Marlboro Pike, Forestville, MD 20747

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

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Overall Review of Forestville Healthcare Center

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Care staff feels inconsistent

Residents and families describe a mix of caring help and unresponsive or rude care.

Many reviews describe staff members as caring, friendly, and willing to help, including nurses and the rehab team. Other reviewers report the opposite: call bells not answered, staff not responding to requests, and unkind or disrespectful interactions. A few residents also mention specific individuals who were helpful, while still describing broader gaps in day-to-day support.

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Rehab and therapy get praise

Rehab and therapy are frequently described as the strongest part of the stay.

Several reviews single out physical therapy and occupational therapy as knowledgeable, consistent, and able to help residents improve. Families mention rehab staff as especially helpful when mobility is limited, and at least one review ties the better outcome to the therapy team. Even reviews that criticize other parts of care often still describe rehab as an exception.

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Food quality and timing draw complaints

Meals and meal service draw recurring complaints from families.

Multiple reviews say the food is poor in quality, served cold, or lacks the right diet. Several families describe missing attention to dietary restrictions, delayed meals, or portions that felt inadequate. On the other hand, at least one resident review discusses dining experience differently, but overall the meal-related comments skew negative.

  • A cozy dining area decorated with autumn-themed accents, featuring tables and chairs arranged for gathering.
  • Patients in a hospital room sharing a meal.
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Hygiene and odors worry families

Hygiene problems and persistent odors are repeatedly mentioned.

A recurring theme is a dirty environment, including reports of bad smells, dirty rooms or bathrooms, and cleanliness concerns. Some reviewers describe strong urine-like odors in hallways or rooms, while others mention pests or areas that did not seem clean. Even when other experiences were positive, cleanliness is still called out as needing improvement.

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Medication, oversight, and call bell issues

Families report concerns about medication delivery and basic oversight.

Several reviews describe problems with getting medications on time, including instances where pain medicine was delayed or not given as expected. Others mention delayed or missing assistance, including call bell not being answered and residents left in unsafe or uncomfortable situations. Some reviewers connect these lapses to serious outcomes such as dehydration, bed sores, or transfers to hospitals, while others urge families to check frequently.

How we summarize

We summarize when many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 160 resident community capacity 160 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Ronald Reagan Washington National (9 miles away) Ronald Reagan Washington National (9 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

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Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Forestville, Maryland offers convenient access to essential amenities such as pharmacies, hospitals, restaurants, cafes, physicians, parks, transportation hubs, and places of worship. Within a short distance, you will find multiple pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens for your medication needs. In case of medical emergencies, Riverside Medical District Heights and MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center are nearby. There are various dining options including fast food chains like McDonald's and Chick-Fil-A as well as sit-down restaurants like Panda Express. Additionally, Starbucks and other cafes provide a cozy spot to enjoy a cup of coffee. Parks like Mellwood Park and Watkins Regional Park offer green spaces for outdoor activities. Public transportation is easily accessible with metro stations such as Benning Road and Stadium-Armory in close proximity. Various places of worship are also available within the vicinity. Overall, this part of Forestville provides a convenient and well-rounded environment for senior living.

Pharmacies

  • Shoppers Food & Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Shoppers Food & Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Riverside Medical District Heights (1.1 miles)
  • St Elizabeths Hospital (6 miles)
  • MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center (6.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (1.6 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.9 miles)
  • Panda Express (2 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (2.1 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.3 miles)
  • Panera Bread (5.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.6 miles)
  • Wine & Butter Cafe & Market (6.8 miles)
  • Philz Coffee (6.9 miles)
  • Slipstream (7.2 miles)

Physicians

  • Childrens Pediatricians (3 miles)
  • Dr Jenkin's Office (4.8 miles)
  • Weinstein Eye Associates (7.8 miles)

Parks

  • Mellwood Park (3.8 miles)
  • Watkins Regional Park (5.1 miles)
  • L'Enfant Square (5.3 miles)
  • Lincoln Park (6.7 miles)
  • The Yards Park (6.9 miles)
  • Stanton Park (7.3 miles)
  • Marlton Community Park (7.6 miles)

Transportation

  • Benning Road Metro Station (4.4 miles)
  • Stadium-Armory Metro Station (6 miles)
  • Potomac Avenue Metro Station (6.2 miles)
  • Eastern Market Metro Station (6.8 miles)
  • New Carrollton Amtrak Station (6.9 miles)
  • Capitol South Metro Station (7.4 miles)
  • Union Station Metro (7.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Peter's School on Capitol Hill (7.1 miles)
  • St Joseph Catholic Church on Capitol Hill (7.5 miles)

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