Pricing ranges from
    $6,410 – 7,692/month

    Forest Hills Guest Home

    462 Derby Ave, West Haven, CT 06516
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living

    Excellent care and positive staff

    I'm very satisfied with the excellent care and wonderfully positive staff and management. It's a lovely residential facility with beautiful landscaping - a great place to live and a great place to work.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.29·(7)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      4.3
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      4.3

    Pros

    • Lovely place
    • Great residential care facility
    • Caring, positive staff
    • Positive management
    • Beautiful landscaping
    • Great place to live
    • Great place to work
    • Excellent care

    Summary of reviews

    Overall sentiment: The review summaries for Forest Hills Guest Home are uniformly positive. Reviews consistently describe the community as a lovely, well-regarded residential care facility where both residents and employees have favorable experiences. Phrases like "great place to live" and "great place to work" recur, indicating satisfaction from both families/residents and staff perspectives.

    Care quality and staff: A dominant theme is strong praise for the staff and the care provided. Multiple summaries mention "excellent care," "wonderful staff," and "positive staff," which together indicate residents and reviewers perceive the caregiving as attentive, competent, and compassionate. The praise for staff also extends to the workplace environment — calling it a "great place to work" suggests staff morale and culture are positive, which often correlates with better resident experiences.

    Facilities and grounds: While detailed interior facility descriptions are limited in these summaries, the community's exterior and grounds are specifically highlighted as having "beautiful landscaping." That suggests attention to outdoor aesthetics and a pleasant campus environment, which can contribute to resident quality of life and first impressions for visitors.

    Management and operations: Reviews mention "positive management," which, combined with repeated comments that it is a "great place to work," points to effective leadership and administrative practices. Positive management impressions reinforce the likely presence of supportive policies for staff and organized operations that benefit residents.

    Notable gaps and limitations: The provided summaries are brief and uniformly positive, so there is little to no information on certain important domains. There are no specifics about dining quality, activities and programming, medical or clinical services, staffing levels or turnover rates, safety incidents, pricing/affordability, or the experiences of different types of residents (e.g., memory care vs. assisted living). Because the sample contains only positive summaries, there is also a potential positivity bias; the absence of negative comments should be interpreted cautiously rather than as proof of flawless service.

    Conclusion: Based on the available review summaries, Forest Hills Guest Home projects a strong, favorable reputation characterized by excellent care, caring and motivated staff, supportive management, and attractive grounds. These consistent positive themes make it appear to be a welcoming residential care option for seniors and a good workplace for caregivers. For a more complete assessment, additional reviews or specifics about services (dining, activities, clinical care, cost, and safety) would be needed to confirm that these strengths extend across all aspects of the community's operations.

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    Location

    Map showing location of Forest Hills Guest Home

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

    About Forest Hills Guest Home

    Forest Hills Guest Home offers a warm and supportive environment designed to foster both independence and community among its residents. Situated in a safe and private location in West Haven, Forest Hills provides the perfect balance between accessibility to city amenities and the tranquility of a nurturing home. The home ensures residents have easy access to major shopping centers, parks, and beaches, while staying close to leading medical facilities. A convenient public transit bus stop is within walking distance, granting residents opportunities to explore the Greater New Haven Area while still enjoying the serenity of Forest Hills’ spacious deck and large backyard.

    Residents at Forest Hills Guest Home are welcomed into a setting that values social interaction, personal growth, and participation in daily life. The home is intentionally designed to encourage fellowship, with residents often engaged in organizing activities, making decisions about the household, and even volunteering with various local non-profit organizations. The sense of community extends into daily living, where everyone is invited to build friendships and take part in group activities. Residents can enjoy home-cooked meals with a focus on nutrition and healthy balance, ensuring their well-being is always a priority.

    The facility features eight semi-private rooms and one private room among its total of seventeen beds. Generous communal spaces, such as a large dining room and a welcoming living room, offer comfortable settings for relaxation, recreation, and social gatherings. Modern conveniences like cable television and Wi-Fi are available throughout, with multiple common areas to encourage leisure and connection. Residents are supported around the clock by caring staff who assist with daily needs and provide gentle supervision of self-administered medication. The staff also help coordinate case management, as well as mental health and medical appointments, including arranging transportation when needed, so residents have reliable access to vital services.

    Recreational programming is a cornerstone of life at Forest Hills Guest Home. From daily social activities such as cards, bingo, and interactive games, to monthly outings like trips to the movies, bowling alleys, and the beach, there are always engaging opportunities for everyone. Occasional parties and special events further enliven the calendar, fostering an environment where residents can connect, celebrate, and flourish. Forest Hills is dedicated to providing a dignified lifestyle within a home-like setting, where residents are empowered to maintain their independence, participate fully in community life, and enjoy each day with a true sense of belonging.

    People often ask...

    Forest Hills Guest Home offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $6,410 per month.

    Forest Hills Guest Home offers independent living, assisted living, and board and care.

    There are 3 photos of Forest Hills Guest Home on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 462 Derby Ave, West Haven, CT 06516.

    No, Forest Hills Guest Home does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Connecticut, the Department of Public Health licenses assisted living services and residential care homes and posts the resulting inspection reports and plans of correction.

    License number930174
    Facility typeResidential Care Home
    License classActive
    LicenseeNOC-STAL, INC
    Care servedRecreation
    EffectiveOctober 1st, 2007
    ExpiresSeptember 30th, 2028
    Special certificationRCH.1752
    View the official license record

    Inspection Reports

    2

    Reports

    4

    Type A Citations

    0

    Type B Citations

    0

    Complaints

    3

    Years

    23 Mar 2023Inspection
    Identified violations of Connecticut General Statutes and/or regulations during a site visit; a violation letter was issued.
    • General Statutes of Connecticut and/or regulations of Connecticut State Agencies
    23 Mar 2023Inspection
    An unannounced licensure visit found several deficiencies including missing room capacity postings, outdated food not discarded, lack of freezer temperature documentation, and problems with medication records and storage.
    • Type ASection 19-13-D6(b) Physical Plant; (c) AdministrationResident room capacity postings
    • Section 19-13-D6(c) Administration; (g) Dietary serviceDiscarding outdated food
    • Section 19-13-D6(c) Administration; (g) Dietary serviceFreezer temperature monitoring/documentation
    • Type ASection 19-13-D6(c) Administration; (m) Administration of MedicationsPRN medication documentation
    • Type ASection 19-13-D6(c) Administration; (m) Administration of MedicationsMAR/PRN documentation and policy
    • Type ASection 19-13-D6(c) Administration; (m) Administration of MedicationsMedication refrigerator lock

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