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.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

100%

Higher than the Connecticut average: 84%

Occupied beds

17 / 17

Average occupied beds in Connecticut homes 102 beds

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.

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 6 deficiencies 2 inspections

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Connecticut state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2022 vs. Connecticut state average

Overall vs. CT average

Latest Inspection March 23, 2023

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	CT Average	vs. CT Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	6	19	This facility has 68% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Connecticut assisted living residence (6 vs. CT avg 19).↓ 68% better
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2022.	1.5	4.8	This facility has 69% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Connecticut assisted living residence (1.5 vs. CT avg 4.8).↓ 69% better
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	3	1.5	This facility has 100% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Connecticut assisted living residence (3 vs. CT avg 1.5).↑ 100% worse

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	CT Average	vs. CT Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	2	13	This facility has 85% fewer total inspections than a typical Connecticut assisted living residence (2 vs. CT avg 13).↓ 85% better

Inspection breakdown

2routine inspections

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

October 18, 2022 inspection found six deficiencies including missing resident room capacity signs, unsecured medication refrigerator, and undocumented medication administration times.
Deficiencies involved food safety lapses such as outdated food found and failure to monitor freezer temperatures.
License renewal was approved despite the violations found on October 18, 2022, with no complaints substantiated.

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What does this home offer?

Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

Building Type: Single-story

Social and Recreational Activities

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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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)

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.

What is the occupancy rate at Forest Hills Guest Home?

Forest Hills Guest Home's occupancy is 100%.

Are there photos of Forest Hills Guest Home?

Yes — there are 7 photos of Forest Hills Guest Home in the photo gallery on this page.

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