nursing home in Hattiesburg, MS
Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit
6051 US Highway 49 South, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 · (601) 288-4233
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit at a glance
Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit is a 30-bed government nursing home in Hattiesburg, Mississippi (Forrest County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Mississippi average of 2.7.
Residents receive about 8.2 hours of nursing care per day (3.8 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4.2 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (May 13, 2026) found 0 health citations. The Mississippi average is 6.9.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 44.8% per year (state average 45.7%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Beds
- 30
- Certified for
- Medicare
- Medicare-certified since
- May 10, 2012
- Resident/family council
- None
- County
- Forrest County
- CMS Certification Number
- 255335
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 8.20 hrs | 4.18 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.83 hrs | 0.64 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.75 hrs | 2.43 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 7.15 hrs | 3.50 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 44.8% | 45.7% | 45.8% | Average |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 42.3% | 38.5% | 42.9% | Average |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 0 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 1 | 61.2 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $17,231 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 30 | 87 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 28 | 74 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 94.3% | 85.7% | 80.9% |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 68.3% | 84.6% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 79.9% | 88.5% | 82% | Average |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 2 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 27, 2025 |
| November 21, 2023 Standard | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0640 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected December 19, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORREST COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVIORS Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 01/01/1966 |
| GRIFFITH, CHARLES Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/09/2026 |
| MCLAURIN, JENNIFER Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/09/2026 |
| ANSWORTH, PEGGY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2023 |
| CAUSEY, JANA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| GRIFFITH, CHARLES Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| MCARTHUR, HARRY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
| MCLAURIN, JENNIFER Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| MCNEASE, SHEA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
| MERCIER, ANDREW Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/04/2024 |
| STEELE, ERIK Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| ANSWORTH, PEGGY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2023 |
| CAUSEY, JANA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| HESTER, BEN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2017 |
| MCARTHUR, HARRY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
| MCNEASE, SHEA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
| MERCIER, ANDREW Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/04/2024 |
| STEELE, ERIK Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| HESTER, BEN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2017 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit's rating?
Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Mississippi nursing homes is 2.7 stars.
How many inspection citations did Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 0 citations, compared with a Mississippi average of 6.9. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit?
It is government - county. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit and how do I contact it?
Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit is at 6051 US Highway 49 South, Hattiesburg, MS 39401. Phone: (601) 288-4233.
About this data
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