Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit
Hattiesburg, MS · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 255335) · 30 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (601) 288-4233 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit holds a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Mississippi state average of 2.76 stars. Its health inspection rating and staffing rating are also both 5 out of 5.
Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit reports total nurse hours per resident per day of about 8.20, including roughly 3.83 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.8%.
Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in the CMS data.
About this facility
Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit is a government (county)-owned facility in Hattiesburg, Forrest County, Mississippi, certified as a Medicare provider since May 2012. The facility has 30 certified beds with an average of 28.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this facility holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Mississippi state average overall rating of 2.76. All four component ratings are also 5 out of 5: health inspections, quality measures, and staffing all score at the top level.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 8.20, with RN hours per resident per day of about 3.83. The nursing staff turnover rate is reported at 44.8%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS reports zero fines (num_fines: 0, total_fines: $0.00) — no federal fines are on record for this facility. There are also no payment denials recorded.
No abuse icon is indicated in the CMS data for this facility, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed. There is no record of a change in ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings should reflect the current operator.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Mississippi state average of 2.76 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
According to CMS data, this facility is listed as a Medicare provider.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours per resident per day are about 8.20, including 3.83 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 and a nursing turnover rate of 44.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS reports zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated for this facility in the CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 30 certified beds and an average daily resident count of 28.3.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a county government entity; no chain affiliation is listed in the CMS data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since May 10, 2012.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, each on a 1-to-5 star scale, which are combined to form the overall rating; this facility scores 5 out of 5 on all four.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6012884233 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6012884233 to arrange a visit and review current information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/255335?state=MS.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.