Forum Healthcare Center

Speaking now of the Skilled Nursing facility. They get the big things right, looking after general care… meals, hygiene, medications. Small things – individual things – could be improved. Just one example: My dad is nearly deaf and blind, but he has a huge tv. He watches only two channels: Military History Channel and Giants’ games. The channel numbers for each of these are taped to the tv as is the Giants’ television schedule/​calendar. Because of his limited vision, my dad cannot operate the tv remote without ending up WAY off channel. By now – after TWO YEARS – I feel they should know him well enough to help him with game times and channel changing. Such care is not time-​consuming nor rocket science, but generally, they do not do these things. So, I drive over there – a phone call won’t work due to his poor hearing – and get the Giants game on his tv whenever I can. Seems like a small thing, but it is a huge factor in his quality of life. Another example: If his hearing aids are not working – broken or batteries in wrong – I tend to be the one to discover and correct it. They will talk at him and not really confirm that he is hearing them. And he is not assertive, so he just smiles… and for the caregivers that implies he understood them, so they don’t really check. Again, this is a seemingly small thing that affects his quality of life. Net: The Forum is a good place with well-​intentioned people, but small things don’t seem to get the attention I feel they deserve. And, it is not like my dad is in a «ward» with 75 other patients. There is the time to do better. I just feel that the care stops a couple steps short of «very good.»

My mom spent about six weeks here and I visited her every day. The Forum has more staff per patient then the other skilled nursing facilities (SNF) that my mom has stayed in (mom is 89 yrs old & she has stayed in many). They welcomed my mom here with a glass of wine.
They have outstanding physical and OT therapists. Mom made good progress in making her PT and OT goals.
The menu of food options was very good. The first night my mom ordered orange roughy with a bearnaise sauce, rice pilaf and broccoli, there was a tray of yummy looking desserts to choose from. Sometimes the food was so-​so. The weekends are not as good as the weekdays but it is still better than other SNFs that she has stayed in.
The CNAs, LVNs and RN’s are quite excellent. Mom got pneumonia (most likely it started at the hospital prior to arriving here) and they treated her like a queen, she got better quickly. The director of nursing and all of the admins were top notch (very caring). Mom loved the activities. They had church serves brought in, classy musicians and she loved the recreation therapists. Mom did not want to leave when it came time to go home, she wanted Connie the CNA to come home with her.
Their rate per day as of 2015 is $ 388.00. They do take medicare. One con, I wish that the rooms were a bit larger. All of the rooms are shared and the décor is beautiful. The courtyards and outside grounds very beautiful. The Forum is the SNF with a cruise ship experience. This is our families first choice should either of my parents need a SNF in the future.

My old friend moved to the Forum Healthcare Center in December 2010. They have given her amazing care and her family wonderful support. We frequently dine with her for both lunch and dinner. Since Robert has taken charge of the kitchen, the evident quality has remarkably improved.
Prior to Robert, it was an absolutely torturous dining experience. Robert, who’s commitment and dedication to upgrading the quality and service level has created a unique dining experience.
Robert is constantly striving to improve the quality of life for the residents by supplying the freshest meats, fish and vegetables available, through premium local suppliers.
I love his fresh crab salad and have heard his rack of lamb with homemade mint sauce will rival the best San Francisco and Napa Valley chefs.
His wine selections are economical with great flavors. The Forum has made a great choice in hiring such an accomplished leader.
A few people really stand out with their warm hearts and caring nature. We especially love Tina, Martha, Long (you should see his paintings) and Rosalie who manages Assisted Living.
A great place to visit loved ones when they need special care.