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Continuing Healthcare at Forest Hill
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
100 Reservoir Road
St Clairsville, OH 43950
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- Provider Category
- Nursing home
- Location
- St Clairsville, OH
- Record Period
- 2023–2026
- Source Documents
- 10
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The Essentials
Summary
Across 8 inspections from May 2023 to April 2026, state surveyors documented 45 findings at Continuing Healthcare at Forest Hill; 45 have a recorded correction; CMS lists 1 enforcement action in the window.
- Inspections
- 8
- 2023–2026, complaint and standard
- Findings
- 45
- Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
- Corrected
- 45
- Of 45 findings, with a recorded correction date
- Penalties
- 1
- 1 fine; payment not published
Findings by Year
- Findings
- Of which, actual harm (level G or above)
* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.
| Year | Inspections | Findings | Of which, actual harm (level G or above) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 2026 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
What the Record Shows
- 45 of 45 findings have a recorded correction date.
- CMS lists 1 enforcement action in the window: 1 fine of $26,685, its payment not published.
- 7 visits in this window included a complaint investigation. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
- The latest standard inspection, January 15, 2026, recorded 5 findings (most serious: Level E).
What to Ask About
- Quality of Care, Cited in Three Inspections
- Citation F757, Cited in Three Inspections
- Infection Control, Cited in Three Inspections
- Treatment Choices and Advance Directives, Cited in Two Inspections
- Help With Daily Living, Cited in Two Inspections
- Pressure Injury Care, Cited in Two Inspections
- Continence and Catheter Care, Cited in Two Inspections
- Nursing Staff Levels, Cited in Two Inspections
- Psychotropic Medications, Cited in Two Inspections
- Medication Error Rate, Cited in Two Inspections
- Antibiotic Use, Cited in Two Inspections
Report at a Glance
- Facility
- Continuing Healthcare at Forest Hill
- Address
- 100 Reservoir Road, St Clairsville, OH 43950
- CMS Certification Number
- 365696
- Provider Type
- Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
- Certified Beds
- 88
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Record Window
- May 10, 2023 to October 1, 2026
Chronology
Inspection History
Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
- 2026
Complaint investigation
1 finding
- F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 13, 2026
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2026
Standard health inspection
5 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 27, 2026
- F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 27, 2026
- F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 27, 2026
- F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 27, 2026
- F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 27, 2026
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2025
Complaint investigation
1 finding
- F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Level GActual harmCorrected Nov 24, 2025
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2025
Complaint investigation
2 findings
- F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Level GActual harmCorrected Jul 14, 2025
- F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 14, 2025
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2024
Standard health inspection
21 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
- F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 2, 2024
- F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 2, 2024
- F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 2, 2024
- F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 2, 2024
- F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 2, 2024
- F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 2, 2024
- F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 2, 2024
- F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 2, 2024
- F622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 2, 2024
- F661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 2, 2024
- F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 2, 2024
- F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 2, 2024
- F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 2, 2024
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 2, 2024
- F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 2, 2024
- F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 2, 2024
- F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 2, 2024
- F744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 2, 2024
- F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 2, 2024
- F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 2, 2024
- F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 2, 2024
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $26,685 imposed November 20, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of October 29, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2024
Complaint investigation
4 findings
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 12, 2024
- F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 12, 2024
- F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 12, 2024
- F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 12, 2024
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2023
Complaint investigation
1 finding
- F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 11, 2024
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2023
Standard health inspection
10 findings
- F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 20, 2023
- F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 20, 2023
- F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 20, 2023
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 20, 2023
- F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 20, 2023
- F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 20, 2023
- F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 20, 2023
- F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 20, 2023
- F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 20, 2023
- F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 20, 2023
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.
Context
Patterns Worth Examining
A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.
- 1
Quality of Care, Cited in Three Inspections
Inspectors cited F684 in December 2023, August 2024 and October 2024. This citation covers whether residents receive the treatment their orders, preferences and goals call for. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2323242425252626F684 across all 8 inspections, oldest to newest - 2
Citation F757, Cited in Three Inspections
Inspectors cited F757 in October 2024, November 2025 and January 2026. The agency describes it this way: Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. The most serious of these was recorded at level G (actual harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2323242425252626F757 across all 8 inspections, oldest to newest - 3
Infection Control, Cited in Three Inspections
Inspectors cited F880 in May 2023, August 2024 and January 2026. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2323242425252626F880 across all 8 inspections, oldest to newest - 4
Treatment Choices and Advance Directives, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F578 in May 2023 and October 2024. This citation covers residents’ right to accept or refuse treatment and to make an advance directive. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2323242425252626F578 across all 8 inspections, oldest to newest - 5
Help With Daily Living, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F677 in May 2023 and October 2024. This citation covers help with bathing, dressing, eating and toileting for residents who cannot manage alone. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2323242425252626F677 across all 8 inspections, oldest to newest - 6
Pressure Injury Care, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F686 in August 2024 and October 2024. This citation covers how the home prevents and treats pressure injuries (bedsores). None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2323242425252626F686 across all 8 inspections, oldest to newest - 7
Continence and Catheter Care, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F690 in October 2024 and January 2026. This citation covers continence care, catheter care and preventing urinary tract infections. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2323242425252626F690 across all 8 inspections, oldest to newest - 8
Nursing Staff Levels, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F725 in May 2023 and October 2024. This citation covers whether there are enough nurses and aides to meet residents’ needs, with a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2323242425252626F725 across all 8 inspections, oldest to newest - 9
Psychotropic Medications, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F758 in May 2023 and October 2024. This citation covers how psychotropic drugs are used, including dose reductions and limits on as-needed orders. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2323242425252626F758 across all 8 inspections, oldest to newest - 10
Medication Error Rate, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F759 in May 2023 and June 2025. This citation covers whether medication errors stayed under 5 percent when inspectors watched medications being given. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2323242425252626F759 across all 8 inspections, oldest to newest - 11
Antibiotic Use, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F881 in August 2024 and October 2024. This citation covers the home’s program for monitoring antibiotic use. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2323242425252626F881 across all 8 inspections, oldest to newest
For Your Next Visit
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.
- 01
How do nurses make sure a doctor’s orders are carried out, and how are families told when something is missed?
Quality of Care: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level E.
- 02
What changed after F757 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F757: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level G.
- 03
Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?
Infection Control: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level F.
- 04
How are a resident’s advance directive and treatment wishes recorded and shared with every shift?
Treatment Choices and Advance Directives: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
- 05
How long do residents usually wait for help with bathing, dressing or the bathroom, and how is that tracked?
Help With Daily Living: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
- 06
How often are residents checked for pressure injuries and repositioned, and who is responsible for it?
Pressure Injury Care: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
- 07
How is continence care scheduled, and how do you prevent urinary infections?
Continence and Catheter Care: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
- 08
How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?
Nursing Staff Levels: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F.
- 09
How many residents take psychotropic medications, and how often are doses reviewed for reduction?
Psychotropic Medications: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
- 10
How are medication passes checked, and what happens when an error is found?
Medication Error Rate: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
- 11
How do you track antibiotic use and decide when one is needed?
Antibiotic Use: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
- 12
What led to the 2025 fine, and has it been paid?
A $26,685 civil money penalty was imposed November 20, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid.
The Evidence
Sources and Coverage
Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Ohio state survey agency.
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Ohio state survey agency
Inspection May 10, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Ohio state survey agency
Inspection Dec 26, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Ohio state survey agency
Inspection Aug 19, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Ohio state survey agency
Inspection Oct 29, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Ohio state survey agency
Inspection Jun 26, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Ohio state survey agency
Inspection Nov 20, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Ohio state survey agency
Inspection Jan 15, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Ohio state survey agency
Inspection Apr 2, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Penalties, Provider Data CatalogView Dataset ↗
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Provider Information, Provider Data CatalogView Dataset ↗
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 365696
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Coverage
Record windowMay 10, 2023 – October 1, 2026
- CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before May 2023 are not in this release.
- CMS refreshes these files monthly, after statements of deficiencies are processed, so an inspection from the last two months may not appear yet.
What This Report Cannot Tell You
- Complaints not investigated onsite
- Allegations screened out by the state before an onsite visit are not published.
- Complaint allegations
- CMS publishes the deficiencies a complaint survey cited, not the allegation itself.
- Facility-reported incidents
- Self-reported incidents appear only if they led to an inspection.
- Follow-up visits
- CMS's files list standard, complaint and infection control surveys, not revisits; a correction date is the one CMS records.
- Fire safety inspections
- Published by CMS separately and not included in this record yet.
- Staffing levels and ownership history
- Published by CMS separately and not included in this record.
- Whether fines were paid
- CMS publishes the fines imposed, not whether or when they were paid.
Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.
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