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HomeMississippiMerit Health Wesley

Merit Health Wesley

5001 Hardy Street, Hattiesburg, MS 394026012685962WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.7on Google(1127 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
25
certified

How Merit Health Wesley 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
5.83 hrs/day
MS average
4.18 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
2.60 hrs/day
MS average
0.64 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
33.3%
MS average
45.7%
Lower than 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 5.83 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 4.18.
Reported RN time is 2.60 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
2
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 4, 2024
Most recent cycle
1
deficiency citation
Inspected Feb 19, 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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Merit Health Wesley is a 5-star Medicare certified nursing home in Hattiesburg, Mississippi with 25 certified beds. It has been operating since 1993. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
25
Avg Residents/Day
20.2
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare
In Hospital
Yes
First Approved
Nov 17, 1993
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
None
County
Forrest
Last Inspection
Feb 19, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
1
Weighted Score
8.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (7)

F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Feb 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Sep 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0882Potential for Harm

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Survey: Sep 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Mar 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor 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.

Survey: Mar 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Mar 1, 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 Aide1.50 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.73 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN2.60 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing5.83 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.89 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.15 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
33.3%
RN Turnover
20.0%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (27)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
QHG OF FORREST COUNTY INC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization5%Sep 5, 2007
QHG OF HATTIESBURG INC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization95%Sep 1, 1997
CHS COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS INC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ASep 5, 2007
COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS INC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ASep 5, 2007
HMA-TRI HOLDINGS LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 31, 2015
NC-DSH LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ASep 12, 2014
QHG GEORGIA HOLDINGS, INC.5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ASep 12, 2014
TENNYSON HOLDINGS LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ASep 5, 2007
TRIAD HEALTHCARE LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ASep 5, 2007
TRIAD HOLDINGS V LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ASep 5, 2007
TRIAD NEVADA HOLDINGS LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ASep 12, 2014
ABNER, TRISTIAW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJun 22, 2010
FRANKLIN, HOWARDW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ANov 29, 2011
SISSON, TRAVISW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AMar 4, 2024
BUFFINGTON-PRICE, EDNACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 1, 2022
HAMMONS, KEVINCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
LALOR, PAULACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 8, 2017
PITT, JUSTINCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 1, 2022
SUMMAR, NATHANIELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 15, 2017
CASH, WILLIAMCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 1, 2018
COBB, CHRISTOPHERCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 26, 2013
HAMMONS, KEVINCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
JOHNSON, JASONCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 6, 2020
OTTINGER, ROMANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 6, 2020
PITT, JUSTINCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 1, 2022
ABNER, TRISTIAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 16, 2025
FRANKLIN, HOWARDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 16, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Merit Health Wesley and nearby alternatives.

All Mississippi facilities
Merit Health Wesley
Hattiesburg, MSCurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Windham House of Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg, MS2,640 ft
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg, MS2.0 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit
Hattiesburg, MS2.4 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Bedford Care Ctr-Monroe Hall
Hattiesburg, MS2.7 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Bedford Alzheimer's Care Center
Hattiesburg, MS2.7 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $66,700
Hattiesburg Health & Rehab Center
Hattiesburg, MS4.7 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $8,021
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Merit Health Wesley
Hattiesburg, MS · Current facility
—5/55/55/5None recorded
Windham House of Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg, MS
2,640 ft5/55/54/5None recorded
Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg, MS
2.0 mi3/54/53/5None recorded
Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit
Hattiesburg, MS
2.4 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Bedford Care Ctr-Monroe Hall
Hattiesburg, MS
2.7 mi4/55/55/5None recorded
Bedford Alzheimer's Care Center
Hattiesburg, MS
2.7 mi4/54/54/5$66,700
Hattiesburg Health & Rehab Center
Hattiesburg, MS
4.7 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 Merit Health Wesley?▾
Merit Health Wesley 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 3/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Merit Health Wesley 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). Merit Health Wesley participates in Medicare, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Merit Health Wesley had any health inspection violations?▾
Merit Health Wesley had 1 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 19, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Merit Health Wesley?▾
Merit Health Wesley provides 5.83 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 2.60 RN hours, 1.73 LPN hours, and 1.50 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 33.3%.
How many beds does Merit Health Wesley have?▾
Merit Health Wesley has 25 certified beds with an average of 20.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 81% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Merit Health Wesley?▾
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.
What do patients and families say about Merit Health Wesley?▾
On Google Maps, Merit Health Wesley has a rating of 3.7 out of 5 based on 1127 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.