Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
6051 Us Highway 49 South, Hattiesburg, MS, 39401
Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit Quality & Safety Report
Excellent
CMS Official Overall: 5★ / 5
CMS data as of January 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
CMS data as of January 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 4.02 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 1.41 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.54 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.41 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating stable at 5 stars across 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility
- Capacity
- 29 certified beds · ~28 avg residents/day (98% occupancy)
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Payment accepted
- Medicare (Medicare)
About
Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit is a 29-bed, county-owned facility located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. It holds a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, with specific 5-star ratings in staffing, health inspections, and quality measures. The unit operates within a government-controlled healthcare system to provide short-term and long-term rehabilitative care.
Location
6051 Us Highway 49 South, Hattiesburg, MS, 39401, Hattiesburg, MS
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall 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.
- How did Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit score on health inspections?
- Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit received a health inspection rating of 5 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit?
- Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit has a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit have?
- Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit has 29 certified beds.
- Does Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit accepts Medicare.
- Where is Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit located?
- Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit is located at 6051 Us Highway 49 South, Hattiesburg, MS, 39401, Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
- How can I contact Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit?
- You can reach Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit by phone at +1 601-288-4233.
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About this data
How to read this page
Star ratings vs. Care Quality Score: The Google star rating reflects visitor and family opinions collected from public reviews. The Care Quality Score is an independent metric derived entirely from federal inspection data — the two measure different things, and comparing them side-by-side gives a fuller picture.
Where this data comes from
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