Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit
6051 Us Highway 49 South · Hattiesburg, MS · 39401 · 6012884233
30 certified beds Government - County Hospital-based
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 8.56 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 3.98 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 7.22 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 47% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (2 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B November 21, 2023
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected December 19, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 255335 · certified since May 10, 2012. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.