FOREST HILLS CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALING

497 MT PROSPECT AVE, NEWARK, NJ 07104

Paul Richards, RN, MSHIReviewed by Paul Richards, RN, MSHI|Data updated April 2026

FOREST HILLS CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALING is a skilled nursing facility located at 497 MT PROSPECT AVE, NEWARK, NJ 07104. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and holds a below-average CMS rating of 2 stars overall, with a 1-star health inspection rating, 3-star staffing rating, and 5-star quality measures rating. Ratings are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and updated monthly.

Overall

2

Health

1

Staffing

3

Quality

5

Source: CMS.gov — Updated April 2026

AI Insights

Sentiment: 72/100

Families love

+Very clean facility with no odors
+Professional and caring nursing staff
+Excellent PT/OT rehabilitation services
+Modern appearance and friendly atmosphere

Worth knowing

-Equipment issues with oxygen tanks
-Short staffed causing delayed responses
-Unprofessional administrative communication

Based on 226 public reviews — AI-generated by CareNav

Family Reviews

4.1

226 reviews on Google

Karen Fernandes
5 months ago

Today was my very first time visiting a old friend that recently had a stroke. I have never heard of forest. Hills center for rehabilitation. I was only there for a hour and a half.So I don't know muc...

Christine Wohltmann
4 months ago

I am the primary caregiver for Julie. Julie's care at Forest Hill was top notch! The PT and OT staff were amazing, especially Nico and Gi Gi! They were able to get Julie back on her feet. The nursing...

Shirley mclamb
5 months ago

Hello, Blessing and Peace, my, experience today.Well my mother Pastor Cora Gatlin, got admitted there. Thank you. She looked very good. I talk to everyone that I need to talk to. I ask questions and g...

Maria Lewis
5 months ago

WORST PLACE EVER! My dad was there only for 2 days and within those 2 days his oxygen which he was on was not working it took 3 oxygen tanks before they found one that barely worked.. as a result of...

lennox gumbs
3 months ago

The staff was very friendly and and comforting each one who passes by me greeted me also your facility is clean and that is very important very special hello to Mrs pat on the fourth floor 3 -11 shift...

Reviews from Google — Updated April 2026

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Care types

Skilled Nursing

Accepts

Medicare
Medicaid