home health agency in Hattiesburg, MS
Forrest General Home Care
4200 Mamie Street, Suite 120, Hattiesburg, MS 39402 · (601) 288-4344
CMS quality of patient care star rating
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Forrest General Home Care at a glance
Forrest General Home Care is a government home health agency in Hattiesburg, Mississippi (Forrest County).
CMS gives it 3.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, close to the Mississippi average of 3.7.
85.7% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Mississippi average 91%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, medical social, home health aide.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Government Operated
- Medicare-certified since
- June 26, 1979
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Forrest County
- CMS Certification Number
- 257127
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 3.5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 100% | 97.6% | 94% | Better |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 85.7% | 91% | 83.2% | Average |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 91.9% | 91.8% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 88.8% | 92.2% | 85.6% | Average |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 87.7% | 91.6% | 84.5% | Average |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 85.4% | 89.3% | 81.2% | Better |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.3% | Worse |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 86.5% | 82.5% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4% | 4% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 12.6% | 13.4% | 10.9% | Worse |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Forrest General Home Care's rating?
Forrest General Home Care has 3.5 out of 5 stars on the CMS quality of patient care star rating. The average for Mississippi home health agencies is 3.7 stars.
Where is Forrest General Home Care and how do I contact it?
Forrest General Home Care is at 4200 Mamie Street, Suite 120, Hattiesburg, MS 39402. Phone: (601) 288-4344.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.