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4.4 from 120 reviews
5 stars
93
4 stars
11
3 stars
3
2 stars
1
1 stars
12
Overall Review of Forest Hill Healthcare Center
common34 reviews mention this
Staff friendliness and attentiveness
Residents and families consistently describe staff as friendly and attentive.
A recurring theme is how approachable and responsive staff feel during visits and stays. Multiple reviews mention staff greeting people, answering questions, and providing support that made families feel at ease. Several residents describe being well cared for by nurses, aides, and therapy team members, including instances of staff treating people with dignity and respect.
common22 reviews mention this
Clean facility and well-kept rooms
Cleanliness comes up often in reviews.
Many reviews emphasize that the facility looks clean, including rooms and common areas. Some visitors also mention noticing good cleanliness right away and describe the environment as well maintained. There are also a few negative reviews that criticize cleanliness, but the stronger pattern across reviews is repeated mentions of clean conditions.
differentiator9 reviews mention this
Rehab therapy support and progress
Physical and occupational therapy is described as a major part of recovery.
Several reviews focus on therapy as a standout part of the rehab experience, describing physical and occupational therapy as helpful and worth looking forward to. Some families also connect the therapy team’s guidance with improvements in strength and daily functioning. Residents and visitors describe nurses and therapy staff working together to address needs during rehab.
caveat6 reviews mention this
Meals are a mixed experience
Food quality varies between residents and reviews.
Some reviews describe meals positively, including food that looks and smells good and concerns addressed through special diets. Other reviews criticize the dining experience, such as food being served cold or not meeting expectations. Taken together, the reviews suggest meal satisfaction is inconsistent depending on the stay.
caveat5 reviews mention this
Care concerns around responsiveness
A smaller set of reviews report problems with care follow-through.
A few reviews raise serious concerns about care being missed or delayed, including reports of call buttons not getting timely responses and medication not arriving as expected. There are also negative accounts describing inadequate therapy, communication, or discharge decisions. While most reviews describe attentive care, these reports highlight that responsiveness and consistency can be a concern for some families.
common2 reviews mention this
Common nearby stops for errands
Nearby options include pharmacies, restaurants, and medical offices.
Reviews often read like family visits and short stays, and the area includes common nearby stops that can help during those routines. Walgreens and CVS are listed within about a mile, and there are also nearby restaurant options and medical offices. For outings, there are places like AMC Clifton Commons listed a few miles away.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
120 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Newark International (5 miles away)
LaGuardia (15 miles away)
John F Kennedy International (22 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Pharmacies
Walgreens (1.1 miles)
CVS Speciality (1.5 miles)
Walgreens (2.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.7 miles)
Restaurants
Tops Diner (1.3 miles)
McDonald's (2.7 miles)
McDonald's (3 miles)
Taco Bell (3.6 miles)
Egan & Sons (4.1 miles)
Faubourg (4.2 miles)
Wendy's (4.5 miles)
Transportation
Harrison Path Station (2.1 miles)
East Orange Station (2.3 miles)
Newark Penn Station (2.4 miles)
NJT - Brick Church Station (2.6 miles)
Newark Liberty International Airport Station (4.6 miles)
Rail Link (4.6 miles)
NJT - Watchung Station (4.7 miles)
Parks
Orange Park Nj (3.5 miles)
South Mountain Reservation (3.7 miles)
Eagle Rock Reservation (4 miles)
Edgemont Memorial Park (4.9 miles)
Milo S. Borden Park (5 miles)
Anderson Park (5.4 miles)
Degnan Memorial Park (5.6 miles)
Physicians
Summit Medical Group (4.1 miles)
Care Station Medical Group (4.8 miles)
Summit Medical Group (5 miles)
Women First Health Center (5.6 miles)
Cafes
Paper Plane Coffee Co. (4.1 miles)
Starbucks (4.5 miles)
Panera Bread (4.9 miles)
True Salvage Cafe (5.2 miles)
Starbucks (5.3 miles)
Dunkin (5.7 miles)
The Bread Stand (5.7 miles)
Theaters
AMC Clifton Commons 16 (4.4 miles)
Places of Worship
Ahavas Israel (5.8 miles)
Bais Torah U'tefilah (6.2 miles)
Morrow Memorial United Methodist Church (6.5 miles)
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120 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Newark International (5 miles away)
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Excellent access to nearby cafes, parks, pharmacies, restaurants, transit, and a local theater.
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