Allentown Senior AdvisorWhat kind of nursing home is Forest Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center?
Forest Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a 200-bed Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home at 1000 Evergreen Avenue, Weatherly 18255, licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and rated 2 of 5 overall by CMS (Care Compare data as of October 1, 2026).
| Record | Value |
|---|---|
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 395464 |
| Certified beds | 200 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 176.7 |
| Ownership type (CMS) | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Legal business name | Weatherwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Llc |
| Chain (CMS) | CENTURY HEALTHCARE |
| First certified for Medicare and Medicaid | December 1, 1979 |
| CMS abuse icon | Shown (cited for abuse in recent inspections) |
How does CMS rate Forest Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center?
CMS's Care Compare gives Forest Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center 2 of 5 overall, 2 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 3 for quality measures.
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 2 of 5 |
| Staffing | 2 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 3 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality | 5 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality | 1 of 5 |
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.53 hours per resident per day, lower than the Lehigh Valley median of 3.62; registered nurse time is 0.40 hours, lower than the Lehigh Valley median of 0.61; and nursing staff turnover is 41.8%, higher than the Lehigh Valley median of 39.7%.
What did the latest inspection find at Forest Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center?
The most recent standard health inspection CMS reports, on March 13, 2026, found 10 health deficiencies (2 from complaint investigations), against a Lehigh Valley median of 6; CMS also lists 0 federal fines totaling $0 over the past three years.
The two earlier inspection cycles recorded 14 deficiencies combined, and CMS lists 0 citations from infection-control inspections. Pennsylvania Department of Health surveyors carry out these inspections for CMS.
How full is Forest Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, and who is it for?
CMS reports an average of 177 residents a day in 200 certified beds, about 88% occupancy; most admissions are short-term rehab stays after a hospital discharge, alongside long-term residents paid by Medicaid or privately.
Before admission, ask how many residents on the unit are long-stay and how many are short-stay rehab, because staffing and routines differ.
Which nursing homes are near Forest Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center?
The closest other certified nursing home is Mahoning Operating LLC in Lehighton, about 8.2 miles away, rated 3 of 5 by CMS.
| Facility | Miles away | CMS overall | Certified beds | CMS deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahoning Operating LLC 397 Hemlock Drive, 18235 | 8.2 | 3 of 5 | 142 | 11 |
| Fellowship Manor 3000 Fellowship Drive, 18052 | 26.1 | 5 of 5 | 121 | 2 |
| Luther Crest Nursing Facility 800 Hausman Road, 18104 | 27.3 | 5 of 5 | 60 | 0 |
| Jewel Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 535 North 17th Street, 18104 | 28.5 | 4 of 5 | 146 | 3 |
Which hospital is closest to Forest Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center?
By straight-line distance the nearest acute-care hospital is St. Luke's Carbon Campus (Lehighton) (about 9.6 miles), then Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest (about 30.6 miles).
Hospital discharge planners suggest nursing homes with open beds, but under Medicare you may choose any certified home that will accept you.
CMS record: Care Compare
