Forest Hills of DC

Forest Hills of DC sits on Connecticut Avenue NW in Washington, DC, and offers a small, close-knit place with 107 beds where the staff and residents tend to know each other's names, and the atmosphere feels quiet and home-like, with a courtyard to look out on and well-kept gardens for taking walks or sitting for a while. Goodwin Living, a not-for-profit group, manages Forest Hills, and the facility runs on values like dignity, respect, inclusion, and compassion, and team members make it a point to build real relationships with residents and support each person's sense of belonging. There's an assisted living facility, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing care all on the same campus, so folks can transition between levels of care if their needs change, and they don't have to leave the community or give up familiar faces. Memory care comes with a dedicated setting called "Forest Side Way," and staff there go through special training to support people with Alzheimer's and other forms of memory loss, focusing on sensitivity and skill, and there's a daily schedule of engaging activities matched to different stages of cognitive ability. Assisted living here means staff can personalize care, so if someone needs a lot of help or just a little, they'll get it, and nurses, social workers, and dieticians work together to build care plans. Rehabilitation services are on-site, with full-time therapists ready to help folks recover skills after surgery or illness, and the rehab gym is equipped for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, while a simulated apartment lets people practice using kitchen tools and bathrooms safely before heading home. Dining rooms got remodeled in 2017 and meals focus on being healthy and pleasant, and residents also enjoy afternoon teas, music groups, art activities, and strolls in the neighborhood, which aim to help with well-being, connection, and feeling at home. The healthcare center has both private and deluxe semi-private rooms and provides care for everything from Alzheimer's and other types of memory loss to hospice care and short-term stays for rehab. Forest Hills has won some recognition for the quality of its care and offers extra touches like a private dining parlor for visits with friends, an on-site gift shop for picking up small items, and hearing aid help from specialists. The staff, described as professional and caring, aim to be accessible and responsive, encouraging residents and their families to come for tours and learn about the services firsthand. The community runs on an inclusive and community-centered philosophy, trying hard to keep things clean, safe, and comfortable. Forest Hills' full-time therapists handle evaluation for swallowing, speech, and mobility, offer individual exercise programs for strength and endurance, and provide balance training and pain reduction, all using equipment designed for safe recovery. Residents can get help with activities of daily living if they need it and staff can help train people to use things like walkers, canes, or wheelchairs. Amenities and programs are about keeping folks engaged, stimulated, and as independent as possible, with special attention paid to dignified treatment, respect, and making life pleasant and meaningful. There's a private portal for residents and families to manage accounts and check activity logs, and staff up to the CEO level try to stay open and responsive to questions or help. Forest Hills of DC, as a 501(c)(3) organization, remains focused on fostering community, connection, and each resident's well-being in an environment that feels safe and friendly.