The nursing home failed to make sure its activities program was led by a qualified professional. Cited June 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 680 — 42 CFR §483.24 — S/S: F
Nursing home report
FOREST HILLS CENTER
COLUMBUS, OH · Medicare-certified · 75 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Forest Hills Center in Columbus, OH has a 2 out of 5 overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and 2-star staffing rating, while quality measures are 5 stars. Reported nurse staffing is 3.09 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.0889 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 10, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.0889.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.33
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.89
- Nurse aides
- 1.87
- Weekend nursing
- 2.93
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 25%
Registered nurse turnover: 43%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
25.5%21.3%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.5%1.5%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%3.1%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.9%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
1.7%13.3%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
9.6%0%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
0%2.3%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
11.9%15%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—5%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
28.3%23.2%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.1%34.4%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
85.3%43.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
12%6.1%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited June 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited June 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited June 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The home failed to have a plan for how it would carry out quality improvement and oversight activities. Cited June 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 865 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 22 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of EMBASSY HEALTHCARE · 33 homes · 2.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 67.5 residents on an average day (90% of 75 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 31 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.