Nursing home

Merit Health Wesley

5001 Hardy Street, Hattiesburg, MS, 39402

CMS ownership records associate this facility with Community Health Systems Inc · For profit - Corporation.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 5 out of 55of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 5-star overall rating for Merit Health Wesley, with 7 inspection citations on record. No federal fine or payment-denial records appear in the current dataset.
CMS overall
5
of 5
Health inspection
5
of 5
Staffing
5
of 5
Quality measures
3
of 5
Certified beds
25
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall5 of 5
Health inspection5 of 5
Staffing5 of 5
Quality measures3 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 5
15
Forrest Co. avg 4.25Mississippi avg 2.7This facility
This facility: 5 of 5. Forrest Co. avg: 4.25. Mississippi avg: 2.7.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

7
Citations on record
0
Higher severity (G–L)
0
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
42023
22024
12026
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

No federal penalty records are included in this data for this facility.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

0 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)Not reported

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)Not reported

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)Not reported

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Nc-Dsh LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Qhg of Forrest County Inc5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Qhg of Hattiesburg Inc5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Chs Community Health Systems Inc5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Community Health Systems Inc5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Hma-Tri Holdings LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Qhg Georgia Holdings, Inc.5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Tennyson Holdings LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Triad Healthcare LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Triad Holdings V LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Triad Nevada Holdings LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Abner, TristiaW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Franklin, HowardW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Sisson, TravisW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Buffington-Price, EdnaCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Hammons, KevinCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Lalor, PaulaCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Pitt, JustinCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Summar, NathanielCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Cash, WilliamCORPORATE OFFICER
Cobb, ChristopherCORPORATE OFFICER
Hammons, KevinCORPORATE OFFICER
Johnson, JasonCORPORATE OFFICER
Ottinger, RomanCORPORATE OFFICER
Pitt, JustinCORPORATE OFFICER
Abner, TristiaADP OF THE SNF
Franklin, HowardADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Forrest County.

5001 Hardy Street, Hattiesburg
Forrest County · MS · 39402
25 certified beds31.3234, -89.3650

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Jefferson Davis Community Hospital Ecf
CCN 255050
Prentiss, MS555Not shown$0
Winston County Nursing Home
CCN 255072
Louisville, MS435Not shown$0
Lexington Manor Senior Care, LLC
CCN 255091
Lexington, MS443Not shown$0
Coastal Health and Rehabilitation Center
CCN 255092
Gulfport, MS112Not shown$76,258
The Pillars of Biloxi
CCN 255093
Biloxi, MS112Not shown$47,692
Care Center of Laurel
CCN 255095
Laurel, MS233Not shown$0

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Frequently asked questions

What is Merit Health Wesley's CMS rating?

Merit Health Wesley has a 5-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing, and 3 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Merit Health Wesley located?

Merit Health Wesley is located at 5001 Hardy Street, Hattiesburg, MS, 39402 in Forrest County, and CMS lists 25 certified beds.

Does Merit Health Wesley have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for Merit Health Wesley over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

How does Merit Health Wesley's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Merit Health Wesley's CMS overall rating is 5 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 4.25 across 8 facilities in Forrest County, and 2.7 across Mississippi. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Merit Health Wesley's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Merit Health Wesley's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
255168
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Certified beds
25
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 7 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Feb 19, 20260550DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 27, 2026
Sep 4, 20240812FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 16, 2024
Sep 4, 20240882DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 16, 2024
Mar 1, 20230578DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 30, 2023
Mar 1, 20230641DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 30, 2023
Mar 1, 20230695EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 30, 2023
Mar 1, 20230880FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 30, 2023

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

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