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Forrest General Hospital

Below Average2-Star CMS Rating

6051 US HIGHWAY 49, Hattiesburg, MS 39401

24/7 Emergency
Birthing Friendly

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6051 US HIGHWAY 49
Hattiesburg, MS 39401

About Forrest General Hospital

Hospital overview and services

Forrest General Hospital is a government-operated acute care hospital in Hattiesburg, MS, serving Forrest County and the surrounding Hattiesburg community. As a government-operated facility, it is accountable to the public and typically serves as a safety-net provider for the community.

The facility provides 24/7 emergency services, birthing-friendly designation for maternity care. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Hattiesburg can seek immediate care at Forrest General Hospital's emergency department.

CMS has assigned this hospital a 2-star quality rating. Patients are encouraged to review the detailed quality measures below when evaluating care options. Forrest General Hospital has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Hattiesburg area.

When choosing a hospital in Hattiesburg, MS, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Forrest General Hospital's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.

At a Glance

Overall Rating2/5 Stars
Hospital TypeAcute Care Hospitals
OwnershipGovernment - Local
EmergencyAvailable 24/7
Birthing FriendlyYes
EHR CertifiedNot Certified
CountyForrest
Affiliated Doctors20

Quality & Safety

CMS quality performance measures

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Below Average

CMS Overall Hospital Rating

Forrest General Hospital has received a 2-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS evaluates hospitals across safety, mortality, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness. Patients in Hattiesburg, MS may wish to discuss quality measures directly with the facility when considering care options.

Below Average

Mortality

Forrest General Hospital performs below the national average for mortality outcomes. Patients may want to discuss these outcomes with their care team.

Above Average

Patient Safety

Forrest General Hospital performs better than the national average for patient safety measures, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.

Below Average

Readmission

Forrest General Hospital performs below the national average for readmission rates. Patients may want to discuss these outcomes with their care team.

Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Forrest General Hospital

What is the CMS rating for Forrest General Hospital?

Forrest General Hospital has a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.

Does Forrest General Hospital have emergency services?

Yes, Forrest General Hospital provides 24/7 emergency services.

What type of hospital is Forrest General Hospital?

Forrest General Hospital is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under government - local ownership.

How many doctors practice at Forrest General Hospital?

20 physicians are affiliated with Forrest General Hospital. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·