Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit
Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Hattiesburg, MS
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Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit

Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Hattiesburg, MS
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.

Overview of Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit

In Hattiesburg, Mississippi, the Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit is an assisted living community with specialized memory care services. Offering different levels of care, the community is renowned for its inpatient rehabilitation services, expertly provided by Forrest General Hospital’s Rehabilitation Center. Forrest General’s Rehab Center holds accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehab Facilities, demonstrating its dedication to the general adult population and serving as a stroke specialty unit.

Senior patients benefit from a wide array of services, including rehabilitation nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, behavioral modifications, support groups, and more. Residents also receive personalized care and access to a range of therapeutic interventions. Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit, along with its Rehabilitation Center, provides seniors with the resources and expertise to enhance their well-being and quality of life.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▲ 92.7% Above MS avg. ▲ 92.7% Above MS avg.MS average: 2.6Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 81.5% Above MS avg. ▲ 81.5% Above MS avg.MS average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▲ 41.9% Above MS avg. ▲ 41.9% Above MS avg.MS average: 3.5Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 139.8% Above MS avg. ▲ 139.8% Above MS avg.MS average: 2.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day vs Mississippi averages

Rank #2 / 116Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 2nd out of 116 homes we track in Mississippi for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Mississippi average, with a ranking across 116 Mississippi facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Mississippi that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Total nursing care Info This home is ranked 2nd out of 116 homes we track in Mississippi for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.

8h 36m

86% above state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
4h 1m
+535% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
1h 42m
+56% State avg: 1h 5m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
2h 53m
+16% State avg: 2h 29m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
7h 30m
+113% State avg: 3h 31m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
22m
+1023% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
2h 51m
+679% State avg: 22m per day · National avg: 29m per day

All 6 underlying metrics are above the state average

Capacity and availability

This home is often near full

Higher occupancy than the Mississippi average: 85.9%
Occupancy rate
97.6% Rank #4 / 105Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 4th out of 105 homes we track in Mississippi for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Mississippi average, with its Statewide rank out of 105. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Mississippi that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Residents per day (avg)
28
Bed community size
29-bed community Rank #218 / 265Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 218th out of 265 homes we track in Mississippi for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Mississippi facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Mississippi that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 67 / 100 Rank #19 / 282Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 19th out of 282 homes we track in Mississippi for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Mississippi facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Mississippi that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

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Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 163
Employees 159
Contractors 4
Staff to resident ratio 5.82 : 1
257% more staff per resident than Mississippi average
Mississippi average ratio: 1.63 : 1 Mississippi average ratio: 1.63 : 1See full Mississippi ranking
Avg staff/day 44
Average shift 7.9 hours
0% compared with Mississippi average
Mississippi average: 8 hours Mississippi average shift: 8 hoursSee full Mississippi ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 31,958

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info 29 total: 27 full-time employees and 2 contractors. 29
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.9 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 11 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 11
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.6 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 22 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 22
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.5 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

0.6%

200 contractor hours this quarter

Registered Nurse: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 2

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse272297,61492100%9.9
Certified Nursing Assistant220227,28892100%9.5
Licensed Practical Nurse110114,20092100%9.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist4042,0536470%8.4
Other Dietary Services Staff4041,7149199%9.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician100101,1448693%6.2
Speech Language Pathologist4041,1407784%7.3
Mental Health Service Worker2021,0256672%8
Physical Therapy Assistant7078928795%7
Physical Therapy Aide3038207076%7.1
Administrator1015046368%8
Medical Director1015046368%8
Other Physician1015046368%8
Feeding Assistant1014886166%8
Dietitian1014796065%8
Qualified Activities Professional4404444392100%1.3
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist3034106773%6.1
Nurse Practitioner1013163942%8.1
Occupational Therapy Aide4262115863%3.3
Occupational Therapy Assistant4041508693%1.5
Qualified Social Worker303603639%1.6
Other Activities Staff101222%1
29 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
22 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
11 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
4 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 70%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 67.0%
24% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 87.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.7%
73% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 2.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 68.3%
19% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 84.6%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 18.8%
33% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 27.9%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 6.0%
61% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 15.3%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.3%
62% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 62.0%
15% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 66.6%
32% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 50.6%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 28
Medicare
28
100% of residents

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: High-rise

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Address 2.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Hattiesburg's city center to Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.15 miles to nearest hospital (Hattiesburg Clinic Hospital Care Service)

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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Mississippi average is: 48.0% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Bedford Care Center of Petal
NH
MC
SNF
Petal
60
Facility 60
MS AVG 70
Rank #121 / 265
95.0%
Facility 95.0%
MS AVG 85.9
Rank #16 / 105
+11%
5.15
Facility 5.15
MS AVG 4.63
Rank #25 / 116
-7%+11%
$22.2k
Facility $22.2k
MS AVG $40.1k
Rank #85 / 117
5
Facility 5
MS AVG 16.9
Rank #4 / 113
1.7
Facility 1.7
MS AVG 3.8
Rank #3 / 113
-57-
27
Facility 27
MS AVG 37
Rank #186 / 282
Bedford Health Properties, LLC
$6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG $8.5M
Rank #76 / 110
$3.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG $4.1M
Rank #81 / 110
47.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 47.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG 48%
Rank #60 / 110
255149
Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit
NH
SNF
Hattiesburg (Parkhaven)
29
Facility 29
MS AVG 70
Rank #218 / 265
97.6%
Facility 97.6%
MS AVG 85.9
Rank #4 / 105
+14%
8.60
Facility 8.60
MS AVG 4.63
Rank #2 / 116
+89%+86%
$0
Facility $0
MS AVG $40.1k
Rank #1 / 117
3
Facility 3
MS AVG 16.9
Rank #2 / 113
1.0
Facility 1.0
MS AVG 3.8
Rank #1 / 113
-28-
67
Facility 67
MS AVG 37
Rank #19 / 282
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Windham House of Hattiesburg
NH
HOS
MC
PC
SNF
Hattiesburg
60
Facility 60
MS AVG 70
Rank #121 / 265
94.8%
Facility 94.8%
MS AVG 85.9
Rank #19 / 105
+10%
4.55
Facility 4.55
MS AVG 4.63
Rank #50 / 116
+50%-2%
$0
Facility $0
MS AVG $40.1k
Rank #1 / 117
12
Facility 12
MS AVG 16.9
Rank #31 / 113
4.0
Facility 4.0
MS AVG 3.8
Rank #62 / 113
-57-
5
Facility 5
MS AVG 37
Rank #268 / 282
Fallon Deffes
$6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG $8.5M
Rank #77 / 110
$3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG $4.1M
Rank #71 / 110
51.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 51.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG 48%
Rank #35 / 110
255265
Bedford Care Center – Monroe Hall
NH
SNF
Hattiesburg
80
Facility 80
MS AVG 70
Rank #97 / 265
95.1%
Facility 95.1%
MS AVG 85.9
Rank #15 / 105
+11%
4.66
Facility 4.66
MS AVG 4.63
Rank #46 / 116
-38%+1%
$0
Facility $0
MS AVG $40.1k
Rank #1 / 117
14
Facility 14
MS AVG 16.9
Rank #40 / 113
2.8
Facility 2.8
MS AVG 3.8
Rank #18 / 113
-76--Michael E Mcelroy Sr. Estate
$8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG $8.5M
Rank #54 / 110
$3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG $4.1M
Rank #53 / 110
48.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 48.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG 48%
Rank #52 / 110
255297
Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg
NH
MC
SNF
Hattiesburg
100
Facility 100
MS AVG 70
Rank #67 / 265
88.0%
Facility 88.0%
MS AVG 85.9
Rank #54 / 105
+2%
4.01
Facility 4.01
MS AVG 4.63
Rank #94 / 116
-23%-13%
$0
Facility $0
MS AVG $40.1k
Rank #1 / 117
9
Facility 9
MS AVG 16.9
Rank #12 / 113
3.0
Facility 3.0
MS AVG 3.8
Rank #22 / 113
-88-
54
Facility 54
MS AVG 37
Rank #60 / 282
Lisa Fairchild
$10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG $8.5M
Rank #21 / 110
$5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG $4.1M
Rank #23 / 110
46.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 46.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG 48%
Rank #65 / 110
255158

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Mississippi

Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit is located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Mississippi.

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Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Mississippi Medicaid E&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Mississippi resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $4,000 individual, higher than most states
MS

Higher asset limit; rural focus.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Meals ($6/meal)

Mississippi Caregiver Respite Program

MS NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Mississippi resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
MS

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Assisted Living (AL) Waiver

Mississippi Assisted Living Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Mississippi resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC, living in approved AL facility.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.
Asset Limits $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
MS

Only for AL facilities with waiver contracts; small program size.

Benefits
Personal care Meals Medication management Respite Transportation within AL facility

Independent Living (IL) Waiver

Mississippi Independent Living Waiver

Age 16+ (65+ for seniors)
General Mississippi resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC but capable of self-direction.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.
Asset Limits $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
MS

Self-directed care; limited to in-home settings.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Respite (~200 hours/year) Home mods Assistive tech Transition services

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Mississippi Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Mississippi resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
MS

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Mississippi Homemaker Program

Mississippi Homemaker Program (via Area Agencies on Aging)

Age 60+
General Mississippi resident, not Medicaid-eligible, needs assistance with daily living.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,063/month (100% FPL, individual); prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not strictly assessed; need-based focus.
MS

10 AAAs; waitlist possible due to funding caps.

Benefits
Homemaker services (2-4 hours/day, e.g., cleaning, meal prep) Respite (~2 days/year) Transportation Meals

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Mississippi VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Mississippi resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
MS

High veteran population in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit

What neighborhood is Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit in?

Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit is in the Parkhaven neighborhood of Hattiesburg.

Is Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit in a walkable area?

Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit has a walk score of 67. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Are pets allowed at Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit?

No, Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit has a no-pet policy.

Is Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit a government-operated facility?

Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit is a government-operated nursing facility.

Are there photos of Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit?

Yes — there are 5 photos of Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit?

Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit is located at 6051 Us 49, Hattiesburg, MS 39401.

What is the phone number of Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit?

(601) 288-3873 will put you in contact with the team at Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit.

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