Forest Hills of DC

A 130-year-old District nonprofit affiliated with Goodwin Living, offering assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and Medicare-certified short-term rehabilitation on one campus in the Van Ness/Forest Hills neighborhood of upper Northwest D.C.

the District of Columbia regulatory information

Forest Hills of DC is located in Washington, part of the District of Columbia. In the District of Columbia, this level of care is regulated under an Assisted Living Residence license under the Assisted Living Residence Regulatory Act of 2000 (D.C. Official Code Section 44-101.01 et seq.), overseen by DC Health's Health Regulation and Licensing Administration (HRLA).

Verify this facility's license, inspection history, and any open disciplinary action through DC Health's Health Regulation and Licensing Administration inspection and licensing records before you tour.

Medicaid: Washington residents who qualify for a nursing-facility level of care and meet income/asset limits may be eligible for DC Medicaid, administered by the Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF), which can fund care services through the Elderly and Persons with Physical Disabilities (EPD) Waiver. Not all providers accept Medicaid waiver funding - confirm directly with the provider.

Washington location & hospital context

Forest Hills of DC is located in Washington, Washington, D.C.. Nearby hospitals include MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, George Washington University Hospital, Sibley Memorial Hospital.

Veterans across the whole DC metro are served by the Washington DC VA Medical Center (50 Irving St NW, (202) 745-8000). Veterans and surviving spouses may be eligible for VA Aid & Attendance toward care costs.

Typical cost of ccrc in Washington

In 2026, CCRC in the DC metro typically runs $4,500 to $8,500 per month plus an entry fee. The exact rate at Forest Hills of DC depends on room type and care level - request a written rate schedule before comparing options.

How to evaluate Forest Hills of DC

Staffing and transparency are the most important signals at any licensed community. Find out how many staff stay awake overnight, what caregiver turnover looks like, and how long the administrator has been in the role. Get the monthly rate itemized for your parent's exact care level, and ask plainly what pushes a resident into a higher-cost tier. Visit more than once, unannounced.

Questions to ask on your tour

• What is the overnight caregiver-to-resident ratio?
• How long have the administrator and head caregiver been in their roles?
• What care needs would require a resident to transfer to a higher level of care?
• How are medications managed, and how are errors tracked?
• What license do you hold, and is it active with no open disciplinary action?
• What activities are offered seven days a week?
• How do you handle a resident fall or medical emergency at 2 a.m.?
• Can I visit unannounced after we've signed the residency agreement?
• Do you accept Medicaid home- and community-based waiver funding, or VA Aid & Attendance?
• If my parent needs dementia care, how recently was staff trained, and by whom?

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