Forest Hills Care Center

71 44 Yellowstone Boulevard, Forest Hills, NY 11375 (opens Google Maps) · Queens County · (718) 544-4300· 100 certified beds · avg 87 residents/day · certified since Nov 18, 1968 · Medicare and Medicaid certified

Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →

3/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

inspected Jun 11, 2025

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

3.79

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

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Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5 · how star ratings work →

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.

Inspection findings in the public record

Showing the latest 3 of 16 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.

Jun 11, 2025E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. F-0584
Jun 11, 2025D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow. F-0658
Jun 11, 2025D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
The facility did not provide safe and appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it. F-0697

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CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Jun 11, 2025	E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern	The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. · F-0584
Jun 11, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow. · F-0658
Jun 11, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it. · F-0697
Jun 11, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880
Dec 21, 2023	E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern	The facility did not make its inspection results easy for residents to see, or made it hard for residents to contact advocacy agencies like the ombudsman. · F-0577
Dec 21, 2023	E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern	The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. · F-0584
Dec 21, 2023	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not honor residents' right to make their own choices about their daily lives, such as when to wake up, what to eat, or how to spend their time. · F-0561
Dec 21, 2023	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · F-0656
Dec 21, 2023	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · F-0761
Dec 21, 2023	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not provide or obtain laboratory tests when a doctor ordered them, or did not promptly report the results back to the doctor who ordered them. · F-0773
Dec 21, 2023	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812
Dec 21, 2023	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880
Dec 21, 2023	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not keep its building and grounds safe, functional, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. · F-0921
Oct 29, 2021	F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812
Oct 29, 2021	E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880
Oct 29, 2021	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. · F-0550

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (9 → 4).

Citations by recorded inspection yearPublished citation counts, not a quality score · Source: CMS, 2026-08-01

All citationsSerious citations (G–L)

2021

2023

2025

All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2021	3	F
2023	9	E
2025	4	E

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

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No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

What these staffing numbers mean →

Nurse time, in contextAdjusted hours per resident per day · Source: CMS, 2026-08-01

This facilityNew York averageU.S. average

Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)

3.79

3.58

3.95

Registered Nurse hours

0.61

0.68

0.69

Weekend total nurse staffing

3.46

3.13

3.50

All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.

Measure	This facility	New York avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	3.79	3.58	3.95	top 33% in New York; top 49% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.61	0.68	0.69	top 43% in New York; top 47% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.46	3.13	3.50	top 26% in New York; top 44% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.43	0.48	0.48	top 37% in New York; top 44% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	30.8	40.3	45.8	top 31% in New York; top 16% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	21.4	39.8	42.9	top 12% in New York; top 16% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.45, RN 0.55, weekend 3.14.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (3.45 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 4/5.

Quality measures: assessments & claims

Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.

Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5

Costs & payment

Price evidence · separate from quality

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Who owns this facility

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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →

For profit - Partnership

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Bal, Satwinder	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2022
Bal, Satwinder	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2022
Landa, Benjamin	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	12/31/2017
Landa, Benjamin	Individual	General Partnership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	12/31/2017
Landa, Benjamin	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	12/31/2017
Landa, Judy	Individual	General Partnership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	11/30/2015
Landa, Judy	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	11/30/2015
Landa, Sheya	Individual	General Partnership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	11/30/2015
Landa, Sheya	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	11/30/2015
Pollak, Renee	Individual	General Partnership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/1997
Rahman, Mohammed	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	04/02/2018
Rahman, Mohammed	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	04/01/2018

All 12 owning or managing parties CMS has on file are shown — none excluded.

Questions to ask on your visit

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Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
"Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
"How do you assess and manage residents' pain, especially for those who have trouble communicating?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"Where do you post your latest state inspection results and the ombudsman's contact information?"
"What choices do residents have over their daily schedule, like meal times, bathing, and activities?"
"Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
"Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"

Also worth asking anywhere

"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
"CMS reports 31% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
"Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"

Nearby facilities (12 closest of 260 within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection
Fairview Nursing Care Center INC.	0.0 mi	Forest Hills, NY	★★★★☆	3/5
Forest View Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing	0.0 mi	Forest Hills, NY	★★★★★	5/5
Rego Park Nursing Home	1.3 mi	Flushing, NY	★★★☆☆	3/5
Dry Harbor Nursing Home	1.8 mi	Middle Village, NY	★★★★★	4/5
Park Terrace Care Center	2.2 mi	Corona, NY	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Jamaica Hospital Nursing Home Co INC	2.2 mi	Jamaica, NY	★★★★★	4/5
Silvercrest	2.6 mi	Jamaica, NY	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Franklin Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing	2.7 mi	Flushing, NY	★★★☆☆	3/5
Meadow Park Rehabilitation and Health Center LLC	2.8 mi	Flushing, NY	★★★★★	4/5
Central Queens Rehab & Nursing Center	2.8 mi	Maspeth, NY	★★★☆☆	3/5
Margaret Tietz Center for Nursing Care INC	3.0 mi	Jamaica, NY	★★★★★	5/5
Highland Care Center	3.0 mi	Jamaica, NY	★★★★☆	4/5

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Other facilities in the same county

CMS records place this facility in Queens, NY — 56 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.

Haven Manor Health Care Center, LLC — Far Rockaway, NY · overall 1/5
Hillside Manor Rehab & Extended Care Center — Jamaica Estates, NY · overall 2/5
Hollis Park Manor Nursing Home — Hollis, NY · overall 5/5
Holliswood Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcar — Hollis, NY · overall 2/5

Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.

All facilities in Forest Hills →

Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 335139.

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The Care File

Visit checklist — Forest Hills Care Center

71 44 Yellowstone Boulevard, Forest Hills, NY 11375 · (718) 544-4300

Health inspection rating 3/5 · CMS overall 4/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
☐ "Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
☐ "How do you assess and manage residents' pain, especially for those who have trouble communicating?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "Where do you post your latest state inspection results and the ombudsman's contact information?"
☐ "What choices do residents have over their daily schedule, like meal times, bathing, and activities?"
☐ "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
☐ "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
☐ "CMS reports 31% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
☐ "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 335139 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)