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Forest Hill Health And Rehabilitation Center in Forest Hill, MD

Forest Hill Health And Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home community in Forest Hill, MD.

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Forest Hill Health And Rehabilitation Center in Forest Hill, MD

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109 Forest Valley Drive, Forest Hill, MD 21050

To contact a resident: (410) 893-2468

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

3.9 from 112 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
12
3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Forest Hill Health And Rehabilitation Center

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Call response and staffing concerns

Residents and families describe delayed responses and staffing strain.

Several reviews mention long waits for help, especially at night, with call buttons going unanswered for long stretches. Residents describe being ignored when they request basic needs, and families describe having to raise repeated concerns to management. Others also mention being short staffed or having difficulty getting timely follow-up, which affected day-to-day confidence in care.

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Cleanliness and odor vary widely

Some families report strong cleanliness and odor issues.

A number of reviews describe unclean rooms and persistent odors, including reports of feces smell and dirty shared bathrooms. Other reviewers give a contrasting picture, saying the facility smelled clean, was well lit, and looked organized. Taken together, reviews suggest cleanliness experiences can differ depending on the unit and timing.

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Rehab therapy stands out

Physical and speech therapy are frequently highlighted by families.

Multiple reviews specifically credit therapy teams—especially physical, occupational, and speech therapy—with meaningful improvement during rehab. Families describe attentive therapy and mention therapists by role, including speech therapy. A few reviews also caution that short-term rehab may feel different from long-term care, but therapy progress is a recurring bright spot.

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Food quality and menus draw complaints

Food satisfaction is inconsistent across reviews.

Some reviews describe food as bland or subpar, and a few mention missing details like menus not matching what residents receive. Others acknowledge food as “pretty good” or generally acceptable, but note that the main issues tend to be with portions, menu expectations, or occasional mismatch. Overall, dining appears to be one of the more common sources of dissatisfaction.

common 9 reviews mention this

Caring staff are noticed

Many reviews praise kind, friendly staff interactions.

Across reviews, families often describe staff members as polite, professional, and attentive, including nurses, aides, and front-desk personnel. Several accounts say staff explained care clearly, addressed questions promptly, and treated residents with dignity and respect. Even in critiques about delays or neglect, some reviewers still single out certain staff as caring, which suggests experiences can vary by person and shift.

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Features

Housing

  • 156 resident community capacity 156 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

  • 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
  • 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

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Forest Hill, Maryland offers convenient access to a variety of amenities essential for senior living. There are several pharmacies nearby, such as Rite Aid and CVS Pharmacy, ensuring easy access to medications and health supplies. A range of dining options are available, including fast food chains like McDonald's and local favorites like Waffle House and Independent Brewing Company. Quality healthcare providers like Pediatric Partners and Dr. Steven W. Dannenfelser, MD are in close proximity for medical needs. Additionally, peaceful parks such as Rockfield Park provide opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. The area also boasts reputable hospitals like Upper Chesapeake Medical Center for comprehensive healthcare services. Places of worship like Saint Mark Roman Catholic Church offer spiritual support in the community. Overall, this part of Forest Hill offers a well-rounded environment for comfortable senior living with access to essential services and recreational activities.

Pharmacies

  • Rite Aid (0.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.2 miles)
  • Harford Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.2 miles)
  • Kleins Family Markets (1.2 miles)
  • Klein's Super Markets (1.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.2 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1 miles)
  • Waffle House (1.2 miles)
  • Pizza Hut (1.4 miles)
  • Independent Brewing Company (1.6 miles)
  • Sean Bolan's Irish Pub (2 miles)
  • The Hickory Lodge (2 miles)

Physicians

  • Murias DR Richard (0.7 miles)
  • Pediatric Partners (0.7 miles)
  • North Park Center (0.7 miles)
  • North Park Pediatrics (0.7 miles)
  • Dr Steven W. Dannenfelser, MD (1.1 miles)
  • Tinney Family Medicine (1.4 miles)
  • Surg Center of Bel Air (2.1 miles)

Parks

  • Rockfield Park (2.3 miles)
  • Colonial Acres Playground (3.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.6 miles)
  • Panera Bread (7.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (3.1 miles)
  • MedStar Health at Bel Air Medical Campus (3.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Saint Mark Roman Catholic Church (3.9 miles)
  • Open Bible Christian Academy (7.2 miles)

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