Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit
6051 Us Highway 49 South, ZIP 39401
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections5/5
- Staffing5/5
- Quality5/5
- 30 beds
- Government-owned
Hattiesburg, MS · CMS Data August 2026
Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Hattiesburg, MS
Where Are the Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Hattiesburg?
CMS Care Compare lists 5 nursing homes rated 4 or 5 stars overall by CMS in Hattiesburg, MS, out of 7 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). 3 hold the top rating of 5 stars.
- Matching homes
- 5
- All homes in Hattiesburg
- 7
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 5
- Average overall stars
- 4.6
How this list is made: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 35 stars overall
- 54+ stars for inspections
- 54+ stars for staffing
- 4No fines or payment denials
- 1Antipsychotic use below the national median
Every Matching Home in Hattiesburg, With Map
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Merit Health Wesley
5001 Hardy Street, ZIP 39402
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections5/5
- Staffing5/5
- Quality3/5
- 25 beds
- For-profit
Windham House of Hattiesburg
37 Hillcrest Drive, ZIP 39402
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections5/5
- Staffing4/5
- Quality3/5
- 60 beds
- For-profit
Bedford Care Ctr-Monroe Hall
300 Cahal Street, ZIP 39401
4 of 5 CMS overall · Above average
- Inspections5/5
- Staffing5/5
- Quality1/5
- 80 beds
- For-profit
Bedford Alzheimer's Care Center
298 Cahal Street, ZIP 39401
4 of 5 CMS overall · Above average
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing4/5
- Quality2/5
- 60 beds
- For-profit
From CMS Care Compare, data from August 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
More About This List
Read how CMS star ratings work. For every home in the city, see nursing homes in Hattiesburg, or highest-rated nursing homes across Mississippi. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Highest-Rated Nursing Homes Are in Hattiesburg?
5 of the 7 CMS-certified nursing homes in Hattiesburg, MS meet this rule: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Which Highest-Rated Nursing Home in Hattiesburg Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit (5 stars), Merit Health Wesley (5 stars) and Windham House of Hattiesburg (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
How Do You Check a Nursing Home in Hattiesburg?
Read its Care Compare page for the full inspection reports, visit at different times, and ask about staffing and openings. Mississippi's Mississippi State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program can answer questions about residents' rights.