Nursing home / skilled nursing
Forest Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Nursing home / skilled nursing in Weatherly, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1000 EVERGREEN AVENUE |
| City | Weatherly |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP code | 18255 |
| County | Carbon |
| Phone | 570-427-8683 |
| Website | https://foresthillsrhc.com/ |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 395464 |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 200 |
| Certification | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First approved for Medicare/Medicaid | December 1, 1979 |
| Located in a hospital | N |
| Continuing care retirement community | N |
| Care types | skilled nursing, rehab services |
| Services offered | skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services |
Forest Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is in 1000 EVERGREEN AVENUE, Weatherly, PA 18255. Phone: 570-427-8683. Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company. CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 2, staffing 2, quality measures 3). CMS inspection and staffing detail: total weighted health survey score 68.000; 0 federal fines totaling $0.00; total nursing staff turnover 41.8%.
More about this provider
| The provider's own site welcomes visitors to Forest Hills, where exceptional care and a strong community spirit are at the heart of everything they do, with dedicated staff providing top-quality rehabilitation, skilled nursing services, and long-term care, premium amenities and a host of engaging activities, and personalized care plans. | |
| Services and programs | Rehabilitation; skilled nursing services; long-term care; skilled nursing staff; full-service rehabilitation; individualized care plans; premium amenities and engaging activities |
| Visiting and contact details | Call: 570.427.8683; Email: info@foresthillsrhc.com; Visit us at: 1000 Evergreen Avenue, Weatherly, PA 18255 |
| Website | https://foresthillsrhc.com/ |
Quality measures
Source: CMS · CMS processing date: 2026-10-01
| Star ratings and staffing hours | |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 of 5 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 of 5 |
| Staffing rating | 2 of 5 |
| Quality measure rating | 3 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality rating | 5 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality rating | 1 of 5 |
| RN staffing hours per resident per day | 0.40 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.53 |
Inspection results
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Health Score | 56 |
| Total Weighted Health Survey Score | 68.000 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Health Score | 104 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Health Deficiency Score | 56 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Deficiency Score | 104 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Standard Survey Health Date | 2026-03-13 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 10 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 14 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies | 8 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 2 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 7 |
Staffing
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Nursing Case-Mix Index | 1.43180 |
| Registered Nurse turnover | 50.0 |
| Nursing Case-Mix Index Ratio | 1.01528 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 41.8 |
| Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.87607 |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.27962 |
| Number of administrators who have left the nursing home | 0 |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 2.24902 |
| Registered Nurse hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.22895 |
| Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.16717 |
Penalties
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Number of Fines | 0 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 0 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 0 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | 0.00 |
Ownership
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Chain ID | 638 |
| Chain Name | CENTURY HEALTHCARE |
| Legal Business Name | WEATHERWOOD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE LLC |
| Chain Average QM Rating | 3.9 |
| Chain Average Staffing Rating | 1.8 |
| Number of Facilities in Chain | 9 |
| Chain Average Overall 5-star Rating | 1.9 |
| Chain Average Health Inspection Rating | 1.8 |
| Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months | N |
Occupancy and payer mix
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Abuse Icon | Y |
| High Performing Icon | N |
| With a Resident and Family Council | Resident |
| Average Number of Residents per Day | 176.7 |
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas | Yes |
| Most Recent Health Inspection More Than 2 Years Ago | N |
Who pays for nursing home / skilled nursing?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
Nursing home / skilled nursing guide · Paying for care
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Common questions about Forest Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Where is Forest Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center located?
Forest Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is at 1000 EVERGREEN AVENUE, Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255.
What care and services does Forest Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center offer?
Forest Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center offers skilled nursing, rehab services, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services.
Is Forest Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center Medicare-certified?
Yes. Forest Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
What is Forest Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center's quality rating?
CMS gives Forest Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center an overall star rating of 2 out of 5.
How do I contact Forest Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center?
Call Forest Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center at 570-427-8683.
How much does a nursing home cost?
The national median cost of a nursing home is $9,581 a month for a semi-private room and $10,798 a month for a private room (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in Pennsylvania can be higher or lower. See our guide to nursing home costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
Medicare Part A pays for skilled nursing care in a certified nursing home for up to 100 days in each benefit period. You need a hospital stay of at least 3 days first. You pay $0 a day for days 1 to 20, then $217 a day for days 21 to 100 (2026). After day 100, Medicare pays $0. Medicare does not pay for long-term care that only helps with daily tasks. Medicare Advantage plans cover skilled nursing too, with their own costs and rules. A Medigap plan can pay the daily cost share toward the Original Medicare benefit.
What is the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. It does not give round-the-clock nursing care. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living.
Who else pays for a nursing home besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for nursing home care for people who meet its income and asset rules. It is the main payer for long stays. The VA pays for some veterans in VA or contract nursing homes. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost. Most other costs are paid out of pocket.