Nursing home · Forest Hills, NY
Forest Hills Care Center
71 44 Yellowstone Boulevard, Forest Hills, NY 11375 · (718) 544-4300
Forest Hills Care Center is a 100-bed for-profit nursing home in Forest Hills, New York (Queens County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1968. On average it cares for 88 residents a day (about 88% of its certified beds). CMS gives it an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars; the average in New York is 3.1.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | New York avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.35 | 3.69 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.51 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.09 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 28% | 40% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 23% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 0 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | June 11, 2025 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 4 below the state average of 8 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 0 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 0 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Partnership. Legal business name: Forest Hills Care Center. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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- Fairview Nursing Care Center Inc. ★★★★★Forest Hills · 0.0 mi · 200 beds
- Forest View Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing ★★★★★Forest Hills · 0.0 mi · 160 beds
- Rego Park Nursing Home ★★★★★Flushing · 1.3 mi · 200 beds
- Dry Harbor Nursing Home ★★★★★Middle Village · 1.8 mi · 360 beds
- Park Terrace Care Center ★★★★★Corona · 2.2 mi · 200 beds
- Jamaica Hospital Nursing Home Co Inc ★★★★★Jamaica · 2.2 mi · 226 beds
Common questions
What is the star rating of Forest Hills Care Center?
CMS rates Forest Hills Care Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 stars for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Forest Hills Care Center have?
100 certified beds, with an average of 88 residents a day.
Does Forest Hills Care Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Forest Hills Care Center?
(718) 544-4300. Address: 71 44 Yellowstone Boulevard, Forest Hills, NY 11375.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).