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Nursing homes in Forrest County, Mississippi
There are 8 certified nursing homes in Forrest County, Mississippi, with 599 beds between them.
0% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (49%). Inspectors recorded 59 health deficiencies over three cycles, 9.8 per 100 beds against 20.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $97K across 3 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Forrest County | Mississippi | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 8 | 202 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 0% | 49% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 9.8 | 20.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.6 | 4.0 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $97K | $3.7M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Care Center of Petal | Petal | 60 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 10.0 | $22K | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit | Hattiesburg | 30 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 6.7 | — | 7 May 2025 |
| Merit Health Wesley | Hattiesburg | 25 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 28.0 | — | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Windham House of Hattiesburg | Hattiesburg | 60 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 15.0 | — | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Bedford Alzheimer'S Care Center | Hattiesburg | 60 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5.0 | $67K | 7 Mar 2024 |
| Bedford Care Ctr-Monroe Hall | Hattiesburg | 80 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 13.8 | — | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg | Hattiesburg | 120 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 10.0 | — | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Hattiesburg Health & Rehab Center | Hattiesburg | 164 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 5.5 | $8K | 11 Dec 2025 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 8 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 6 |
| F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | 6 |
| F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | 4 |
| F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | 3 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 7 |
| Government | 1 |
Chains present: Bedford Care Centers (3).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Forrest County, Mississippi?
8 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 599 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Forrest County have the highest CMS ratings?
Bedford Care Center of Petal (5 stars), Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit (5 stars), Merit Health Wesley (5 stars)
How do Forrest County nursing homes compare with Mississippi?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 49% statewide; citations run at 9.8 per 100 beds against 20.8 statewide.