Forest Hill Heights: Assisted Living & Memory Care In Bel Air
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Forest Hill, MD

Forest Hill Heights: Assisted Living & Memory Care In Bel Air

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Forest Hill, MD

Overview of Forest Hill Heights: Assisted Living & Memory Care in Bel Air

Create lasting moments with the trusted senior living community of Forest Hill Heights in Colgate Drive, Forest Hill, MD, offering assisted living, enhanced care, and memory care. With top-notch care and support 24/7, seniors can rest assured of receiving the care and support they need and prefer. Promoting a vibrant and welcoming environment, the community encourages seniors to mingle with friends and make every moment count.

With plenty of things to experience, the community empowers residents to keep learning and lead a meaningful life. Meals do not only satisfy dietary needs but also foster comfort for residents to enjoy satisfactory dining. Forest Hill strives to provide a safe place for seniors to experience a wondrous retirement with its incredible amenities and genuine care.

Years in operation
37 years in operation Rank #15 / 210Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 15th out of 210 homes we track in Maryland for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Maryland facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Maryland that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 48 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

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What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 249 / 305 / 330 / 450 / 500 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

Managed by Mikaela Jackson

Executive Director

17 years of experience

Mikaela Jackson brings 17 years of senior living experience and a deep passion for serving older adults. Starting as Recreation Director in 2017, she advanced through leadership roles including Assistant Administrator before becoming Executive Director. Mikaela leads the Forest Hill Heights team with a hands-on approach and genuine care, fostering a warm and supportive environment for residents.

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Info below is compiled from the MD Dept. of Health (OHCQ), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Percentage of residents reported as female in state demographics, shown as a whole-number percent.
Share of residents reported as White in the state-published race/ethnicity breakdown for this facility, shown as a whole-number percent. Parsed from the same source as the profile demographics section.
Share of residents reported as African American or Black in the state breakdown, shown as a whole-number percent. Labels in the raw data are normalized to this bucket for compare.
Combined share of all race/ethnicity groups that are not classified as White or African American (e.g. Hispanic, Asian, multiracial, and other labeled categories), summed to a single whole-number percent.
Share of residents aged 65–74 in reported demographics, as a whole-number percentage of residents.
Share of residents aged 75–84 in reported demographics, as a whole-number percentage of residents.
Share of residents aged 85–94 in reported demographics, as a whole-number percentage of residents.
Share of residents aged 95 or older in reported demographics, as a whole-number percentage of residents.
Hart Heritage Estates
AL
MC
RC
Forest Hill
55
Facility 55
MD AVG 42
Rank #205 / 684
No 31 Private Rooms
15
Facility 15
MD AVG 21
Rank #133 / 210
A+
30%

Female Residents — State Benchmarked 30% of residents are female, compared to the Maryland average of 69%. An unusually low female share — most assisted living facilities have 65–75% female residents.

91%

White Residents — State Benchmarked 91% of residents are reported as White, compared to the Maryland average of 81%. A higher White share than is typical for assisted living in Maryland in this dataset — compare with peer facilities for local context.

5%

African American Residents — State Benchmarked 5% of residents are reported as African American or Black, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. In line with the Maryland average for African American residents among facilities reporting this breakdown.

5%

Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 5% of residents fall into categories other than White or African American (combined), compared to the Maryland average of 6%. This column aggregates Hispanic, Asian, multiracial, and any other labeled groups that are not classified as White or African American. Reported subgroups in this total: Asian (5%).

7%

Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 7% of residents are 65–74, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. Fewer younger seniors suggests the resident population skews older, likely requiring higher acuity care and more hands-on support.

41%

Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 41% of residents are 75–84, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. A high concentration in this mid-range bracket, where residents typically need moderate support with daily activities.

41%

Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 41% of residents are 85–94, compared to the Maryland average of 44%. This is typically the most common age bracket in assisted living — this facility is in line with the statewide norm.

11%

Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 11% of residents are 95 or older, compared to the Maryland average of 16%. Most residents here have not yet reached the oldest-old bracket, suggesting a younger overall community.

Forest Hill Heights: Assisted Living & Memory Care In Bel Air
AL
MC
RC
Forest Hill-No 48 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
37
Facility 37
MD AVG 21
Rank #15 / 210
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Bel Air Assisted Living | Senior Living & Memory Care
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Bel Air-No
85
Facility 85
MD AVG 66
Rank #54 / 953
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Maryland

Forest Hill Heights: Assisted Living & Memory Care In Bel Air is located in Forest Hill, Maryland.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Maryland.

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Community Options Waiver

Maryland Medicaid Community Options Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Maryland resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
MD

High urban demand; rural outreach efforts.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care ($70/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Senior Care Program

Maryland Senior Care

Age 65+
General Maryland resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies by county
Asset Limits $11,000 individual
MD

Limited funding; waitlists common in high-demand areas.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (~5 trips/month) Case management

Maryland Nursing Home Medicaid

Maryland Medical Assistance (Medicaid) Nursing Home Program

Age 65+
General Maryland resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care.
Income Limits (2025) $943/month (individual); most income applied to care costs.
Asset Limits $2,500 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal protections up to $155,356.
MD

Home equity limit $636,000; estate recovery applies post-55.

Benefits
24/7 nursing care Meals Therapy Medications (unlimited per medical need)

Senior Assisted Living Subsidy Program

Maryland Senior Assisted Living Group Home Subsidy

Age 62+
General Maryland resident, in or moving to approved assisted living, low/moderate income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$34,000/year individual, varies by county
Asset Limits Not strict; prioritizes low-income.
MD

Not available statewide; facility must be licensed by MDH.

Benefits
Personal care Meals 24-hour supervision (up to $1,500/month subsidy typical)

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Maryland VA Aid and Attendance

Age
General Wartime veteran/spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Maryland resident.
Income Limits (2025) Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month individual with A&A
Asset Limits $155,356 net worth limit
MD

High veteran population in suburban/rural areas.

Benefits
Cash benefit ($1,478-$2,471/month, varies by status) for care costs

Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program (SPDAP)

Maryland Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program

Age 65+
General Maryland resident (6+ months), Medicare Part D enrolled.
Income Limits (2025) $48,560/year individual, 300% FPL
Asset Limits None specified.
MD

Supplements Medicare Part D; annual enrollment required.

Benefits
Up to $40/month premium subsidy Reducing drug costs

Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)

Maryland Medicare Savings Programs

Age 65+
General Maryland resident, Medicare Part A/B enrollee.
Income Limits (2025) $2,014/month (QMB), $2,706/month (SLMB/QI, individual).
Asset Limits $9,090 (individual), $13,630 (couple).
MD

Includes QMB, SLMB, QI categories.

Benefits
Covers premiums (up to $174.70/month Part B) Co-pays Deductibles

Community Personal Assistance Services (CPAS)

Maryland Medicaid Community Personal Assistance Services

Age 65+
General Maryland resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs ADL assistance.
Income Limits (2025) $943/month (individual); spend-down available.
Asset Limits $2,500 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
MD

Consumer-directed option allows hiring family caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (hours vary, typically 20-30/week) Chores Nurse supervision

Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Hill Heights: Assisted Living & Memory Care In Bel Air

Is Forest Hill Heights: Assisted Living & Memory Care In Bel Air in a walkable area?

Forest Hill Heights: Assisted Living & Memory Care In Bel Air has a walk score of 48. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

How long has Forest Hill Heights: Assisted Living & Memory Care In Bel Air been in business?

Forest Hill Heights: Assisted Living & Memory Care In Bel Air has been operating for approximately 37 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Forest Hill Heights: Assisted Living & Memory Care In Bel Air?

No, Forest Hill Heights: Assisted Living & Memory Care In Bel Air has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Forest Hill Heights: Assisted Living & Memory Care In Bel Air?

Yes — there are 3 photos of Forest Hill Heights: Assisted Living & Memory Care In Bel Air in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Forest Hill Heights: Assisted Living & Memory Care In Bel Air?

Forest Hill Heights: Assisted Living & Memory Care In Bel Air is located at 1 Colgate Dr, Forest Hill, MD 21050.

What is the phone number of Forest Hill Heights: Assisted Living & Memory Care In Bel Air?

(410) 893-3070 will put you in contact with the team at Forest Hill Heights: Assisted Living & Memory Care In Bel Air.

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