Forest Hills Guest Home

Overview of Forest Hills Guest Home

Experience the best of your golden years at Forest Hills Residential Care Home, a welcoming community in West Haven, CT, offering assisted living. Top-notch care tailored to residents’ unique needs is provided around the clock, ensuring their comfort and safety. Purposely built and spacious accommodations are available, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay.

A thoughtfully planned calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Delicious and healthy home-cooked meals are served, striving to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Licensed by the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health and a member of the Connecticut Association of Residential Care Homes, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe.

19 years in operation

A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 47 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Services

Recreation

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

100%

Higher than the Connecticut average: 84%

Occupied beds

17 / 17

Average residents per home in Connecticut 102 per day

Facility TypeResidential Care Facility

StatusActive

IssuanceJanuary 10, 2007

ExpirationSeptember 30, 2028

License Number1752RC

AccreditationsLicensed by the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health, Member of Connecticut Association of Residential Care Homes (CARCH)

Private Room (1 rooms) $123 per day

Semi-Private Room (8 rooms) $123 per day

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Spanish Urdu

Admin

1 FTE

Recreation

1 FTE

Food Service Supervisor

2 FTE

Other Staff

5 FTE

24-Hour Staffing

Religious ServicesAll Denominations

ActivitiesDaily social activities such as cards, bingo, and inquisitive games. Monthly events including trips to the movies, bowling, beach trips, and much more.

Specific ProgramsRate Structure

Food DescriptionHome-cooked meals with a focus on nutrition and healthy balance.

What does this home offer?

Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

Building Type: Single-story

Dining Services

Social and Recreational Activities

Types of Care at Forest Hills Guest Home

Assisted Living

Connecticut average: 13 visits/inspections

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Latest inspection

Date March 23, 2023

Inspection history

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6 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Connecticut average: 19 deficiencies

3.0 deficiencies per inspection

Connecticut average: 1.5 deficiencies per inspection

Inspection Report Summary for Forest Hills Guest Home

Forest Hills Guest Home had a mixed inspection record with six deficiencies cited on October 18, 2022, including missing resident room capacity signs, outdated food storage, and unsecured medications. Inspectors flagged failures in monitoring freezer temperatures, documenting medication times, and recording PRN medication effectiveness. No complaints were substantiated, and the facility’s license was renewed despite these issues.

Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders

CHCPE

Age 65+

General Connecticut resident, at risk of nursing home placement.

Income Limits State-funded: ~$1,600/month; Medicaid: ~$2,829/month 300% FBR

Asset Limits $1,600 (state), $2,000 (Medicaid, individual).

Two tiers (state and Medicaid); waitlists possible.

Benefits

In-home care (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$70/day) Meals Respite (up to 14 days/year)

Statewide Respite Care Program

CT Respite Care

Age —

General Caregiver of senior with dementia, Connecticut resident.

Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies

Asset Limits $40,000 individual

Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.

Benefits

In-home respite (up to 30 days/year) Adult day care (~$70/day)

Congregate Housing Services Program (CHSP)

Connecticut Congregate Housing Services Program

Age 62+

General Connecticut resident, frail but not needing 24/7 care, resides in CHSP-eligible housing.

Income Limits (2025) ~$41,000/year individual, adjusted annually

Asset Limits Not specified; focus is income-based.

Limited to 14 state-subsidized sites; participants pay 10% of service costs.

Benefits

Personal care (3-5 hours/day) Meals ($5-$7/meal) Housekeeping Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Connecticut Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General Connecticut resident, enrolled in Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (individual, QMB); ~$3,380/month (SLMB); ~$3,598/month (ALMB)—adjusted annually.

Asset Limits None since 2023 policy change.

Three tiers (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary, Specified Low-Income, Additional Low-Income); no asset test.

Benefits

Covers Medicare Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20% of services)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Connecticut SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

Age 55+

General unemployed, low-income, Connecticut resident.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL, individual

Asset Limits Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; limited slots (~500/year).

Benefits

Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour) Job placement

3.7 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from West Haven's city center to Forest Hills Guest Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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What neighborhood is Forest Hills Guest Home in?

Forest Hills Guest Home is in the Allingtown neighborhood of West Haven.

What languages are spoken at Forest Hills Guest Home?

The team at Forest Hills Guest Home speaks Spanish and Urdu.

Is Forest Hills Guest Home in a walkable area?

Forest Hills Guest Home has a walk score of 47. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Forest Hills Guest Home?

According to CT state health department records, Forest Hills Guest Home's license number is 1752RC.

When does Forest Hills Guest Home's license expire?

According to CT state health department records, Forest Hills Guest Home's license expires on September 30, 2028.

Are there photos of Forest Hills Guest Home?

Yes — there are 3 photos of Forest Hills Guest Home in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Forest Hills Guest Home?

Forest Hills Guest Home is located at 462 Derby Ave, West Haven, CT 06516, United States.

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