Forest Hills of DC

My father was there after a fall, and he has dementia. Some of the nurses and staff are incredibly rude and unfriendly. They frequently yelled at him when he wandered into areas they didn't want him to enter, without understanding wandering is a common aspect of dementia. Although were were told their staff were trained in how to communicate with patients and residents with cognitive impairments, many of the staff clearly did not receive or ignored their training. My father was often agitated and depressed while at Forest Hills. It was awful. Do not send an elderly family member with any sort of cognitive impairments.

This letter is being sent to all of you with my most heart felt thanks for your wonderful, daily services, from July 10th thru Oct 18th 2014. I came to you with a broken spirit, not quite sure if I was ever going to walk again.Your staff left me with no doubt that they were there for me to get on my feet once again. Your physical therapists had a determination to help me, regardless of howI fought the pain, that I have never encountered anywhere before. The therapists determination and positive attitude gave me the confidence I needed to walk on my own. I would personally recommend Methodist Nursing and Rehab for you excellent physical therapy programs and would rate you "above average", as a caregiving facility. My personal daily contact with your warm and friendly staff especially therapist Marta, gave me the opportunity to get my life back in order. Thank you again, and God bless everyone. You are very special people to me. Sincerely Olga

This is a beautiful facility that has a variety of levels of care from independent to advanced care for those with Alzheimer's disease. I have been there for meetings and was impressed with the pleasant staff and the ambiance. The areas I have been in were immaculately clean and had a classic décor. The facility is located in a wonderful neighborhood with tons of upscale shopping and great parks. There is nothing I can say negatively about this facility.

Methodist Home is in a nice location in upper northwest DC on Connecticut Avenue, where there are plenty of trees and benches outside for residents to enjoy. It offers all levels of care from independent living through skilled nursing care. The entire place appears to be organized and managed very well. The building is a little older, but well maintained. There is an older style of décor, giving it the feeling of an old luxurious place. All residents have their own apartments, complete with microwaves and sinks. And the units are pretty big"”with a sitting area and separate living room, kitchen area and bathroom. One nice feature is a gorgeous dining area with high ceilings and big window. It's very inviting, and family members can come in and have meals there. Lots of options are available for food choices every day. Pets are allowed here, as long as residents take care of them. And some residents say that while their own kids may not come to visit often, they always have their pets"”which is a great comfort. Varied activities are offered, including outings to local cultural events and wine and cheese hours. There is a nurse on staff, and because it's a small place, the caregivers really seem to be knowledgeable and stay on top of residents' care and changing needs. They are also very collaborative in working with outside agencies and family members. Methodist Home has a separate health center where residents can go to get their medications. And the facility also accepts Care Share, so that a number of residents who can live somewhat independently can share the cost of aides who will check in at intervals. This allows them to get more care, but is much more economical than hiring a one-on-one aide. The cost is moderate to high for the area.