Forestville Healthcare Center sits at 7420 Marlboro Pike in Forestville, and you'll find directions for visiting pretty easily, they've got a dedicated phone number for questions, and you can reach someone Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, no matter your age since they don't have restrictions there. This nursing home belongs to CommuniCare Health, and it's also tied to MedStar Health, so there's a bigger network involved, and Richard Odenthal has managed things since January 2012, while Omg Re Leasing Co, LLC owns 100% of it, which makes it a for-profit corporation, but it's still part of a family-run group that handles skilled nursing and post-acute care. The place has 162 certified beds, the average census hovers around 157 residents, so most beds fill up, and there's ADA accessibility throughout for those who need it, plus things are set up for both short-term stays and longer-term care.
You'll notice the nurse staff turnover is about 36.2%, so it's a bit better than the state average, and there are memory care wings for people with Alzheimer's or dementia, along with independent and assisted living communities for folks wanting more help or more freedom. Forestville Healthcare Center offers skilled nursing with services like wound care, hospice, palliative care, and help with things like dressing or bathing, plus physical, speech, and occupational therapies are all available when someone's recovering from illness or surgery. Seniors can use Social Security Disability, Medicaid, Medicare, and caregiver support programs to help cover costs, and insurance options support long-term care for those that need it.
The staff provides general healthcare, keeps up with infection control, and runs programs to support both emotional and physical well-being, and they'll include residents and their families during care planning and transitions, although the facility did get cited for issues with communication during patient discharges and has a history of 40 total deficiencies noted during inspections, with some specifically about infection control. Past fines add up to $16,039 for violations, which mostly relate to infection control and resident care. Meal programs serve one or two prepared meals daily, and residents have access to housekeeping, laundry, and plenty of social activities, like happy hour, bingo, and a holiday cookout when it's warm, just to break up the routine a bit. They do what they can to create a caring environment with personal attention to wellness, and you'll find Forestville Healthcare Center tries to keep folks engaged with the community, especially during rehabilitation, with a range of amenities for daily comfort and safety. The facility focuses on personalized, skilled care and tries to balance the needs of seniors who just need a little help and those who require ongoing support and medical attention. The rating sits at 1.9 from 34 reviews, so it may not be for everyone, but the place covers most of the main needs for nursing, rehab, and long-term support services if you want to look closer.
