Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
New residents most often arrive under Medicare (49% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Operated by Forest Hills Care Center, LLC under owner Shaya Landa, Forest Hills Care Center is a 100-bed skilled nursing home in Forest Hills, Queens. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families multiple ways to cover both short-term rehabilitation and ongoing skilled nursing care. The home has an occupancy rate of 90%. Residents stay an average of 96 days, which reflects a focus on post-acute rehabilitation and recovery.
Rehabilitation is the center’s primary focus. There are dedicated short-term rehabilitation services and a full range of therapy programs. Daily nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 29 minutes per resident, including 35 minutes of registered nurse care each day. The level of staffing supports residents recovering from surgery, hospitalization, or other acute medical conditions.
State inspections by the Department of Health have cited issues with infection prevention, care planning, medication management, resident rights, and environmental maintenance. These findings have appeared across multiple inspection cycles, and the facility has addressed them over time. Families touring the home should ask how these areas are monitored and managed daily.
Residents have access to an on-site hair salon, housekeeping, laundry and linen services, and engaging outdoor spaces. Meals are served in a large communal dining room for residents who keep kosher, as well as for residents who are seeking healthy, daily meal options. Outdoor spaces and activities are also available to promote cognitive, social, and emotional engagement.
The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 94, meaning it is very walkable. Family members visiting residents will find it easy to walk to nearby services and amenities, making frequent visits simple.
Forest Hills Care Center is legally operated by Forest Hills Care Center, LLC (For Profit).
In New York, the Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care performs unannounced onsite inspections to monitor compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations.
This facility has 2 enforcement actions. 33% of New York nursing homes have zero, and the statewide average is 1.6.
Citations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
| 11 | 13 | This facility has 15% fewer total citations than a typical New York nursing home (11 vs. NY avg 13).↓ 15% better |
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Health citations
| 7 | 20 | This facility has 65% fewer health citations than a typical New York nursing home (7 vs. NY avg 20).↓ 65% better |
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Life safety citations
| 4 | 4 | This facility has life safety citations in line with the New York average (4 vs. NY avg 4).— At avg |
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Citations per year
| 2.2 | 2.6 | This facility has 15% fewer citations per year than a typical New York nursing home (2.2 vs. NY avg 2.6).↓ 15% better |
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Citations per inspection
| 2.2 | 1.4 | This facility has 57% more citations per inspection than a typical New York nursing home (2.2 vs. NY avg 1.4).↑ 57% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 5 | 9 | This facility has 44% fewer total inspections than a typical New York nursing home (5 vs. NY avg 9).↓ 44% better |
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Inspections with citations
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer inspections with citations than a typical New York nursing home (2 vs. NY avg 4).↓ 50% better |
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Inspection citation rate
| 40% | 44% | This facility has 4 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical New York nursing home (40% vs. NY avg 44%).↓ 4% better |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
| 24 | 79 | This facility has 70% fewer total complaints than a typical New York nursing home (24 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 70% better |
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Complaints per year
| 4.8 | 15.8 | This facility has 70% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York nursing home (4.8 vs. NY avg 15.8).↓ 70% better |
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Complaints per bed
| 0.26 | 0.50 | This facility has 48% fewer complaints per bed than a typical New York nursing home (0.26 vs. NY avg 0.5).↓ 48% better |
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Complaint investigations
| 5 | 15 | This facility has 67% fewer complaint investigations than a typical New York nursing home (5 vs. NY avg 15).↓ 67% better |
New York average 3.6
Last Health inspection on Dec 2023
New York average 18.5
New York average 5.05
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 12 citations resulted from standard inspections.
New York average: 0.2
New York average: 0.2
How this facility protects residents through staff vaccination policies and immunization practices.
Percentage of facility employees vaccinated against influenza.
Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.
Source: State court e-filing records
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 57 | 0 | 57 | 16,133 | 92 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 21 | 0 | 21 | 5,652 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 16 | 0 | 16 | 4,700 | 92 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,507 | 92 | 100% | 6.9 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,122 | 78 | 85% | 7.2 |
| Respiratory Therapist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 793 | 66 | 72% | 7.4 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 743 | 69 | 75% | 6.6 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 434 | 62 | 67% | 7 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 427 | 57 | 62% | 7.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 422 | 64 | 70% | 6.6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 399 | 62 | 67% | 6.4 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
49% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
41% of new residents, often for short stays.
10% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Forest Hills Care Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
New residents most often arrive under Medicare (49% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Forest Hills's city center to Forest Hills Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the New York State Department of Health.
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160
NY AVG
160
Rank
#298 / 748 |
98.8%
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98.8%
NY AVG
88.3%
Rank
#64 / 436 | +12% | 3.56
Facility
3.56
NY AVG
3.58
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$0
NY AVG
$67.6k
Rank
#1 / 415 | 91
Facility
91
NY AVG
83
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#145 / 593 | 9
Facility
9
NY AVG
18.5
Rank
#57 / 414 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
NY AVG
5.1
Rank
#61 / 414 | - | 156 | A+ |
94
Facility
94
NY AVG
63
Rank
#159 / 1173 | Estate Of Esther Friedman | $22.6M
Facility
$22.6M
NY AVG
$32.0M
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#142 / 403 | $9.6M
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$9.6M
NY AVG
$10.7M
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#188 / 403 | 42.4%
Facility
42.4%
NY AVG
37%
Rank
#337 / 403 | 335310 | ||||
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200
NY AVG
160
Rank
#169 / 748 |
92.0%
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92.0%
NY AVG
88.3%
Rank
#133 / 436 | +4% | 2.59
Facility
2.59
NY AVG
3.58
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$8.5k
NY AVG
$67.6k
Rank
#314 / 415 | 81
Facility
81
NY AVG
83
Rank
#336 / 593 | 6
Facility
6
NY AVG
18.5
Rank
#21 / 414 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
NY AVG
5.1
Rank
#14 / 414 | 1 | 189 | - |
60
Facility
60
NY AVG
63
Rank
#696 / 1173 | Kwang Lee | $37.8M
Facility
$37.8M
NY AVG
$32.0M
Rank
#121 / 403 | $13.4M
Facility
$13.4M
NY AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#120 / 403 | 35.5%
Facility
35.5%
NY AVG
37%
Rank
#188 / 403 | 335336 | ||||
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Facility
218
NY AVG
160
Rank
#150 / 748 |
96.8%
Facility
96.8%
NY AVG
88.3%
Rank
#140 / 436 | +10% | 3.44
Facility
3.44
NY AVG
3.58
Rank
#176 / 407 | -11% | -4% | $0
Facility
$0
NY AVG
$67.6k
Rank
#1 / 415 | - | 4
Facility
4
NY AVG
18.5
Rank
#10 / 414 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
NY AVG
5.1
Rank
#128 / 414 | - | 198 | A+ |
93
Facility
93
NY AVG
63
Rank
#192 / 1173 | Marvin Teich | $32.4M
Facility
$32.4M
NY AVG
$32.0M
Rank
#106 / 403 | $17.2M
Facility
$17.2M
NY AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#102 / 403 | 53%
Facility
53%
NY AVG
37%
Rank
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| Forest Hills Care Center | NH MC PC | Forest Hills | 100
Facility
100
NY AVG
160
Rank
#504 / 748 |
90.0%
Facility
90.0%
NY AVG
88.3%
Rank
#289 / 436 | +2% | 3.48
Facility
3.48
NY AVG
3.58
Rank
#158 / 407 | +16% | -3% | $0
Facility
$0
NY AVG
$67.6k
Rank
#1 / 415 | 88
Facility
88
NY AVG
83
Rank
#214 / 593 | 12
Facility
12
NY AVG
18.5
Rank
#111 / 414 | 6.0
Facility
6.0
NY AVG
5.1
Rank
#289 / 414 | - | 88 | - |
94
Facility
94
NY AVG
63
Rank
#159 / 1173 | Shaya Landa | $13.9M
Facility
$13.9M
NY AVG
$32.0M
Rank
#301 / 403 | $6.8M
Facility
$6.8M
NY AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#325 / 403 | 48.6%
Facility
48.6%
NY AVG
37%
Rank
#287 / 403 | 335139 | ||||
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Facility
200
NY AVG
160
Rank
#169 / 748 |
89.0%
Facility
89.0%
NY AVG
88.3%
Rank
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Facility
2.83
NY AVG
3.58
Rank
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Facility
$81.4k
NY AVG
$67.6k
Rank
#382 / 415 | 85
Facility
85
NY AVG
83
Rank
#254 / 593 | 16
Facility
16
NY AVG
18.5
Rank
#192 / 414 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
NY AVG
5.1
Rank
#128 / 414 | 2 | 180 | - |
74
Facility
74
NY AVG
63
Rank
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Facility
$26.8M
NY AVG
$32.0M
Rank
#209 / 403 | $12.0M
Facility
$12.0M
NY AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#169 / 403 | 44.9%
Facility
44.9%
NY AVG
37%
Rank
#103 / 403 | 335387 |
Forest Hills Care Center is located in Forest Hills, New York.
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Forest Hills Care Center is legally operated by Forest Hills Care Center, LLC (For Profit).
Forest Hills Care Center has a walk score of 94. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
According to NY state health department records, Forest Hills Care Center's license number is 7003394N.
Forest Hills Care Center's occupancy is 90%.
Forest Hills Care Center is registered as a for-profit in NY.
Forest Hills Care Center has 100 beds.
Forest Hills Care Center has had 11 recently reported citations.
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