Skilled Nursing
Wheeling, WV · 144 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Wheeling's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,690–$13,970/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)CMS verified
Continuing Healthcare at Forest Hill
100 Reservoir Road, St Clairsville, OH 43950 · Belmont County
Certus Healthcare, across Ohio, offers Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living and Long Term Care services.
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FairHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.
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Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 70% full — openings are usually available.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in St Clairsville
Continuing Healthcare at Forest Hill is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in St Clairsville, OH, with 88 certified beds and an average of about 62 residents per day. It operates as part of the Certus Healthcare network. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.13 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.70 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 57.1%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 9 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.13 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated St Clairsville options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 88
- Avg. residents/day
- 62
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Certus Healthcare
- Continuing care
- Yes — multiple care levels
- CMS provider #
- 365696
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $11,690–$13,970/mo (median $12,510) | Local market estimate |
| Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan) | $2,940–$7,980/mo (median $5,530) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Wheeling prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.13
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.70
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 57.1%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 9
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2026-01-15
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (45 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-04-02Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
2026-01-15Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2026-01-15Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
2026-01-15Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
2026-01-15Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
2026-01-15Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
2025-11-20Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
2025-06-26Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
Location
100 Reservoir Road, St Clairsville, OH
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Continuing Healthcare at Forest Hill
How much does Continuing Healthcare at Forest Hill cost?
Continuing Healthcare at Forest Hill does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the St Clairsville, OH area typically runs $11,690–$13,970 per month (median $12,510, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Continuing Healthcare at Forest Hill's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Continuing Healthcare at Forest Hill 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Continuing Healthcare at Forest Hill?
Staff provide about 3.13 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 57.1% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Continuing Healthcare at Forest Hill?
Continuing Healthcare at Forest Hill has 45 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-01-15). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Continuing Healthcare at Forest Hill have availability?
Typically 70% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Continuing Healthcare at Forest Hill offer?
Continuing Healthcare at Forest Hill in St Clairsville, OH offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 88 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
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- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
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Data sources:CMS verifiedGoogleOfficial website
Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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