About Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit
Nursing home overview and details
Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit is a government-operated nursing home in Hattiesburg, MS, serving Forrest County and the surrounding community. The facility has 29 certified beds with an average daily census of 27.3 residents.
Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 2012, bringing 14 years of experience in long-term care. This nursing facility is located within a hospital campus, providing convenient access to acute medical services when needed.
Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, reflecting strong performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Hattiesburg, MS, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Excellent
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting above-average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels. This rating places the facility among the higher-rated nursing homes in its area.
Health Inspection
Excellent
Quality Measures
Excellent
Staffing
Excellent
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit provides 8.56 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 3.98 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 47.4%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 48.1%. Weekend staffing averages 7.22 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This is an important consideration for families evaluating nursing home safety, as it indicates the facility has maintained compliance with federal quality standards. The facility has no infection control deficiencies on record, which is particularly important for the health and safety of elderly residents.
Doctors at Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit
6 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit
What is the CMS rating for Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit?
Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit has a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit have?
Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit has 29 certified beds with an average daily census of 27.3 residents.
What type of facility is Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit?
Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit is a government - county nursing home serving Forrest County in Hattiesburg, MS.
How many doctors practice at Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit?
6 physicians are affiliated with Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit have any safety concerns?
Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from CMS.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·