Bayonne University Hospital
Scout 100Bayonne, NJ · 17 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Bayonne's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
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Forest Hills Care Center
71 44 Yellowstone Blvd, Forest Hills, NY 11375 · Queens County
74
StrongHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.Photos via google places.
Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 88% full (88 of 100 beds occupied on an average day).
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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 highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Forest Hills
Forest Hills Care Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Forest Hills, NY, with 100 certified beds and an average of about 88 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.26 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.58 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 23.8%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 4 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.26 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Forest Hills for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 100
- Avg. residents/day
- 88
- Ownership
- For profit - Partnership
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 335139
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 | $14,590–$17,850/mo (median $15,800) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local New York 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
- 3.26
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.58
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 23.8%
- 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)
- 4
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-06-11
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Both
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (16 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-06-11Severity E — 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.
2025-06-11Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
2025-06-11Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
2025-06-11Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2023-12-21Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
2023-12-21Severity E — 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.
2023-12-21Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
2023-12-21Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
Location
71 44 Yellowstone Blvd, Forest Hills, NY
- 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 Forest Hills Care Center
How much does Forest Hills Care Center cost?
Forest Hills Care Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Forest Hills, NY area typically runs $14,590–$17,850 per month (median $15,800, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Forest Hills Care Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Forest Hills Care Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Forest Hills Care Center?
Staff provide about 3.26 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 23.8% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Forest Hills Care Center?
Forest Hills Care Center has 16 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-06-11). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Forest Hills Care Center have availability?
Typically 88% full (88 of 100 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Forest Hills Care Center offer?
Forest Hills Care Center in Forest Hills, NY offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 100 beds.
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