Total staff
163
Employees
159
Contractors
4
Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit
Nursing Home & Memory Care · Hattiesburg, MS
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit
Nursing Home & Memory Care · Hattiesburg, MS
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Staffing hours breakdown
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.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 1st out of 110 homes in Mississippi. 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.
This home is ranked 1st out of 110 homes in Mississippi. 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 39m per day
Rank #1 / 110Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 110 homes in Mississippi. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Mississippi average, with a ranking across 110 Mississippi SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Mississippi avg
+87%
Standout metric
Physical Therapist is +1151% above state avg
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
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 4m per day | ▲ 542% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
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 25m per day | ▲ 31% State avg: 1h 5m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
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 33m per day | ▲ 3% State avg: 2h 29m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
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 11m per day | ▲ 104% State avg: 3h 31m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
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.
| 25m per day | ▲ 1151% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
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 59m per day | ▲ 714% State avg: 22m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Types of Care at Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit
Nursing Home
Memory Care
Walk Score: 67 / 100 Rank #19 / 319Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 19th out of 319 homes in Mississippi. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Mississippi SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Staff to resident ratio
5.82:1
257% better than Mississippi average
Avg staff/day
44
Average shift
7.9 hours
0% compared with Mississippi average
Total staff hours (quarter)
31,958
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
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
29
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.9 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.9 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
11
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.6 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.6 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
22
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.5 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.5 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
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
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Registered Nurse | 27 | 2 | 29 | 7,614 | 92 | 100% | 9.9 |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 22 | 0 | 22 | 7,288 | 92 | 100% | 9.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 11 | 0 | 11 | 4,200 | 92 | 100% | 9.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2,053 | 64 | 70% | 8.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,714 | 91 | 99% | 9.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 10 | 0 | 10 | 1,144 | 86 | 93% | 6.2 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,140 | 77 | 84% | 7.3 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,025 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 7 | 0 | 7 | 892 | 87 | 95% | 7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 820 | 70 | 76% | 7.1 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Medical Director | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Other Physician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Feeding Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 479 | 60 | 65% | 8 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 44 | 0 | 44 | 443 | 92 | 100% | 1.3 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 410 | 67 | 73% | 6.1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 316 | 39 | 42% | 8.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 4 | 2 | 6 | 211 | 58 | 63% | 3.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 150 | 86 | 93% | 1.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 60 | 36 | 39% | 1.6 |
| Other Activities Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2% | 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%
4 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
99%
10 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
93%
4 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
84%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
72%
7 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
95%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
76%
1 Administrator
% of Days
68%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
68%
1 Other Physician
% of Days
68%
1 Feeding Assistant
% of Days
66%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
65%
44 Qualified Activities Professional
% of Days
100%
3 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days
73%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
42%
6 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
63%
4 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
93%
3 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
39%
1 Other Activities Staff
% of Days
2%
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
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
67.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
67.0%
24% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 87.9%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.7%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.7%
73% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 2.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
68.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
68.3%
19% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 84.6%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
18.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
18.8%
33% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 27.9%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
6.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
6.0%
61% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 15.3%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.3%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.3%
62% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
62.0%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
62.0%
15% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
66.6%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
66.6%
32% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
28
Medicare
28
100% of residents
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: High-rise
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2.9 miles from city center
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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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.
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.
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.
Is Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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