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Forest Hills Personal Care Home in Sidman, Pennsylvania, is a personal care community that provides 24-hour assistance for older adults who need help with everyday activities. Specialized programs for those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia are also provided. Established in 2024 within Cambria County, this 54-bed community features on-site physician oversight and serves three nutritious, home-cooked meals every day.
State regulatory evaluations since the community opened show a combination of outcomes, with the most recent renewal inspection citing multiple safety and paperwork compliance issues. These include accessible toxic substances, missing fee structures in resident agreements, incorrect freezer temperatures, expired food products, and nighttime fire drills performed without adequate personnel present. Regulatory patterns also emphasize a need for better safety management, contract transparency, and food storage routines, though no financial penalties or licensing sanctions were issued.
A foundational care model centered on medication supervision, round-the-clock staffing, medical doctor access on the premises, and personal hygiene aid is offered. The community also maintains one active staffing variance and hosts regular spiritual services throughout the month. High local demand is also reflected in an 89% occupancy level.
Forest Hills Personal Care Home serves as a practical option for older adults looking for individualized attention and memory care within a modern, mid-sized setting that prioritizes continuous medical monitoring.
Higher than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%Forest Hills Personal Care Home is legally operated by Forest Hills Care Services Llc.
In Pennsylvania, the Department of Human Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Health (for nursing homes) conduct unannounced inspections to verify adherence to state regulations.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Pennsylvania state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.
8 points above the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #112 / 460 in Pennsylvania Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 112th out of 460 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Pennsylvania average among 460 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Inspection score: 91 out of 100. Letter grade A-. 8 points above the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences (83/100)
A higher number of waivers may indicate the facility relies on staff who don't fully meet standard credential requirements. A lower number may suggest the facility meets staffing qualification standards without exemptions.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Pennsylvania state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Citations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 23 | 63 | This facility has 63% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (23 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 63% better Rank #139 / 482 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 139th out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 4.6 | 12.6 | This facility has 63% fewer citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (4.6 vs. PA avg 12.6).↓ 63% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 2.9 | 5.7 | This facility has 49% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (2.9 vs. PA avg 5.7).↓ 49% better Rank #170 / 482 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 170th out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
Inspections
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 8 | 11 | This facility has 27% fewer total inspections than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (8 vs. PA avg 11).↓ 27% better |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 6 | 8 | This facility has 25% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (6 vs. PA avg 8).↓ 25% better |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 75% | 73% | This facility has 2 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (75% vs. PA avg 73%).↑ 2% worse Rank #315 / 482 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 315th out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 1 | 4 | This facility has 75% fewer total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (1 vs. PA avg 4).↓ 75% better Rank #186 / 482 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 186th out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's complaint inspections compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2021.
| 0.2 | 0.8 | This facility has 75% fewer complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (0.2 vs. PA avg 0.8).↓ 75% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
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Estimated distance in miles from Sidman's city center to Forest Hills Personal Care Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Forest Hills Personal Care Home is located in SIDMAN, Pennsylvania.
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| Riverton Enhanced Senior Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Allentown (Rittersville) | 90
Facility
90
PA AVG
94
Rank
#251 / 555 | No |
56
Facility
56
PA AVG
46
Rank
#237 / 668 | Riverton Operator LLC | 91
Facility
91
PA AVG
83
Rank
#112 / 460 | 12 | 2
Facility
2
PA AVG
4
Rank
#186 / 482 | 58.3%
Facility
58.3%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#151 / 482 | 44
Facility
44
PA AVG
63
Rank
#269 / 482 | 3.7
Facility
3.7
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#230 / 482 | Profit | 85
Facility
85
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#133 / 361 | 1.23 |
76.7%
Facility
76.7%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#176 / 485 |
| Dock Woods |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Lansdale | 80
Facility
80
PA AVG
94
Rank
#293 / 555 | No |
21
Facility
21
PA AVG
46
Rank
#524 / 668 | Hatfield Mennonite Homes Inc | 86
Facility
86
PA AVG
83
Rank
#193 / 460 | 10 | 2
Facility
2
PA AVG
4
Rank
#186 / 482 | 50%
Facility
50%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#76 / 482 | 29
Facility
29
PA AVG
63
Rank
#190 / 482 | 2.9
Facility
2.9
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#170 / 482 | Non-Profit | 92
Facility
92
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#124 / 361 | 1.35 |
85.0%
Facility
85.0%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#82 / 485 |
| Celebration Villa of Dillsburg |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Dillsburg | 80
Facility
80
PA AVG
94
Rank
#293 / 555 | Yes |
13
Facility
13
PA AVG
46
Rank
#586 / 668 | Ec Opco Dillsburg LLC | 84
Facility
84
PA AVG
83
Rank
#220 / 460 | 11 | 3
Facility
3
PA AVG
4
Rank
#245 / 482 | 63.6%
Facility
63.6%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#206 / 482 | 39
Facility
39
PA AVG
63
Rank
#250 / 482 | 3.5
Facility
3.5
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#218 / 482 | Profit | - | - |
53.8%
Facility
53.8%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#391 / 485 |
| Westlake Woods by New Perspective |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Erie (Stonegate) | 79
Facility
79
PA AVG
94
Rank
#306 / 555 | Yes |
48
Facility
48
PA AVG
46
Rank
#304 / 668 | Erie Ops LLC | 63
Facility
63
PA AVG
83
Rank
#429 / 460 | 12 | 5
Facility
5
PA AVG
4
Rank
#347 / 482 | 83.3%
Facility
83.3%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#395 / 482 | 136
Facility
136
PA AVG
63
Rank
#432 / 482 | 11.3
Facility
11.3
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#449 / 482 | Profit | 58
Facility
58
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#228 / 361 | 1.38 |
55.7%
Facility
55.7%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#379 / 485 |
| Forest Hills Personal Care Home |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Sidman | 54
Facility
54
PA AVG
94
Rank
#428 / 555 | No |
26
Facility
26
PA AVG
46
Rank
#495 / 668 | Forest Hills Care Services LLC | 91
Facility
91
PA AVG
83
Rank
#112 / 460 | 8 | 2
Facility
2
PA AVG
4
Rank
#186 / 482 | 75%
Facility
75%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#315 / 482 | 23
Facility
23
PA AVG
63
Rank
#139 / 482 | 2.9
Facility
2.9
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#170 / 482 | Profit | - | - |
88.9%
Facility
88.9%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#51 / 485 |
The legal owner and operator of Forest Hills Personal Care Home is Forest Hills Care Services Llc.
Forest Hills Personal Care Home has a walk score of 26. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to PA state health department records, Forest Hills Personal Care Home's license number is 334150.
According to PA state health department records, Forest Hills Personal Care Home's license expires on August 1, 2026.
Forest Hills Personal Care Home's occupancy is 89%.
Forest Hills Personal Care Home has 54 beds.
Forest Hills Personal Care Home has had 23 recently reported deficiencies.
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