Forrest County · Mississippi

Nursing homes in Forrest County, Mississippi

CMS data lists 8 certified nursing homes across 2 cities in Forrest County. Compare their CMS overall ratings, inspection records, federal penalties, and staffing signals below.

8 facilities2 citiesCMS data · updated 2026-08-21

At a glance

CMS rates 8 of 8 certified nursing homes in Forrest County. 0 hold a 1-star overall rating and 0 currently show the CMS abuse icon. The average CMS overall rating here is 4.25, compared with the Mississippi average of 2.7; averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated.
Certified nursing homes
8
across 2 cities
Average CMS overall
4.25
Mississippi avg 2.7
1-star overall (CMS)
0
CMS abuse icon shown
0
Federal penalty records
$96,919
Payment denial records
1
Higher-severity citations
3

How Forrest County compares

The county's CMS overall rating profile against Mississippi, on the same scale.

CMS overall rating distribution

How Forrest County's certified nursing homes spread across the CMS five-star overall rating, compared with Mississippi.

tick = MississippiThis pageMississippi
5★4 · 50.0%17.3%
4★2 · 25.0%13.9%
3★2 · 25.0%18.3%
2★0 · 0.0%20.8%
1★0 · 0.0%28.7%
Not rated0 · 0.0%1.0%
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CMS overall rating distribution
RatingProvidersShareMississippi
CMS overall rating 5450.0%17.3%
CMS overall rating 4225.0%13.9%
CMS overall rating 3225.0%18.3%
CMS overall rating 200.0%20.8%
CMS overall rating 100.0%28.7%
Not rated00.0%1.0%
Total8100.0%100.0%

County shares are calculated from the 8 CMS-certified nursing homes in Forrest County; Mississippi shares from all 202 in the state. CMS star ratings are shown exactly as CMS publishes them and summarize past data, not current conditions. Facilities CMS does not rate are counted separately and never treated as zero.

CMS-reported data

Forrest County’s largest divergence from Mississippi is at 5: 50.0% of the county’s facilities against 17.3% statewide (+32.7 points). This reflects what CMS publishes and is not a judgement about care quality in either population.

Where facilities are concentrated

The cities holding the largest share of Forrest County nursing homes.

The 2 largest cities hold 100% of the county’s 8 nursing homes.

  1. Hattiesburg7 · 88%
  2. Petal1 · 13%
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2 total
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Facilities in Forrest County

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Search, filter, and sort the 8 nursing homes in Forrest County. Calculated from CMS records included in this dataset.

CMS overall
8 facilities
FacilityLocationCMS overallCMS abuse iconFederal penalty records
Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg
CCN 255158
Hattiesburg, MSCMS overall rating: 3 out of 53Not shownNone in data
Hattiesburg Health & Rehab Center
CCN 255321
Hattiesburg, MSCMS overall rating: 3 out of 53Not shown$8,021
Bedford Alzheimer's Care Center
CCN 25A416
Hattiesburg, MSCMS overall rating: 4 out of 54Not shown$66,700
Bedford Care Ctr-Monroe Hall
CCN 255297
Hattiesburg, MSCMS overall rating: 4 out of 54Not shownNone in data
Bedford Care Center of Petal
CCN 255149
Petal, MSCMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shown$22,198
Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit
CCN 255335
Hattiesburg, MSCMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Merit Health Wesley
CCN 255168
Hattiesburg, MSCMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Windham House of Hattiesburg
CCN 255265
Hattiesburg, MSCMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data

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Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in Forrest County, Mississippi?

This dataset includes 8 CMS-certified nursing homes in Forrest County, Mississippi, from the official CMS Provider Information file, across 2 cities. Of these, 0 have a 1-star CMS overall rating and 0 currently show the CMS abuse icon.

What is the average CMS rating in Forrest County?

The average CMS overall star rating across the 8 nursing homes in Forrest County is 4.25, compared with the Mississippi average of 2.7. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I compare nursing homes in Forrest County?

Use the table on this page or the search filters to compare facilities on the same CMS fields — CMS overall rating, federal penalty records, payment denials, and the CMS abuse icon. See the guide on how to compare nursing homes.

How do I verify a nursing home in Forrest County with official sources?

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Methodology and limits
Counts reflect the current CMS dataset for Forrest County and may lag conditions on the ground. A county average excludes facilities CMS has not rated. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare. See full methodology.
SeniorCareRating.com summarizes public CMS data. It is not affiliated with CMS, Medicare.gov, or any nursing home. Data may lag current conditions. This is not medical, legal, or care-placement advice — always verify with official sources and qualified professionals.