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HomeMississippiForrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit

Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit

6051 Us Highway 49 South, Hattiesburg, MS 394016012884233
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
30
certified

How Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit Compares in Mississippi

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Mississippi. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
5/5
MS average
2.8/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
5/5
MS average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
5/5
MS average
3.8/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
8.20 hrs/day
MS average
4.18 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
3.83 hrs/day
MS average
0.64 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
44.8%
MS average
45.7%
Close to state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the Mississippi average of 2.8/5.
Its 5/5 health inspection rating is above the Mississippi average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 8.20 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 4.18.
Reported RN time is 3.83 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.64.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
1
deficiency citation
Inspected May 7, 2025
Most recent cycle
0
deficiency citations
Inspected May 13, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 1 fewer deficiency citation than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,665/mo
Mississippi median
Private Room
$8,365/mo
Mississippi median
Forrest County 65+
10,594
13.6% of county
County Population
77,917
Forrest County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit is a 5-star Medicare certified nursing home in Hattiesburg, Mississippi with 30 certified beds. It has been operating since 2012. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
30
Avg Residents/Day
28.3
Ownership
Government - County
Provider Type
Medicare
In Hospital
Yes
First Approved
May 10, 2012
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
None
County
Forrest
Last Inspection
May 13, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0
Weighted Score
1.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (2)

F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0640Minimal Harm

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Survey: Nov 21, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.75 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.62 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN3.83 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing8.20 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total7.15 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.37 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
44.8%
RN Turnover
42.3%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Government - County
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (19)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
FORREST COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVIORS5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 1, 1966
ANSWORTH, PEGGYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2023
CAUSEY, JANACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
GRIFFITH, CHARLESCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
MCARTHUR, HARRYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 1, 2024
MCLAURIN, JENNIFERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
MCNEASE, SHEACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 1, 2024
MERCIER, ANDREWCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 4, 2024
STEELE, ERIKCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2017
ANSWORTH, PEGGYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2023
CAUSEY, JANACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
HESTER, BENCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 1, 2017
MCARTHUR, HARRYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 1, 2024
MCNEASE, SHEACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 1, 2024
MERCIER, ANDREWCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 4, 2024
STEELE, ERIKCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2017
HESTER, BENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2017
GRIFFITH, CHARLESADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 9, 2026
MCLAURIN, JENNIFERADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 9, 2026

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit and nearby alternatives.

All Mississippi facilities
Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit
Hattiesburg, MSCurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Bedford Care Ctr-Monroe Hall
Hattiesburg, MS1.3 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Bedford Alzheimer's Care Center
Hattiesburg, MS1.3 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $66,700
Merit Health Wesley
Hattiesburg, MS2.4 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg, MS2.5 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Windham House of Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg, MS2.9 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Hattiesburg Health & Rehab Center
Hattiesburg, MS4.1 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $8,021
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit
Hattiesburg, MS · Current facility
—5/55/55/5None recorded
Bedford Care Ctr-Monroe Hall
Hattiesburg, MS
1.3 mi4/55/55/5None recorded
Bedford Alzheimer's Care Center
Hattiesburg, MS
1.3 mi4/54/54/5$66,700
Merit Health Wesley
Hattiesburg, MS
2.4 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg, MS
2.5 mi3/54/53/5None recorded
Windham House of Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg, MS
2.9 mi5/55/54/5None recorded
Hattiesburg Health & Rehab Center
Hattiesburg, MS
4.1 mi3/54/53/5$8,021

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit?▾
Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 5/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Mississippi is $7,665/month for a semi-private room and $8,365/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit participates in Medicare, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit had any health inspection violations?▾
Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit had 0 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 13, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit?▾
Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit provides 8.20 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 3.83 RN hours, 1.62 LPN hours, and 2.75 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 44.8%.
How many beds does Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit have?▾
Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit has 30 certified beds with an average of 28.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 94% occupancy. The facility is Government - County owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Mississippi, including 6 in Hattiesburg. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.