7 nursing homes in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Forrest County, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 7
- average CMS stars
- 4.1
- Medicaid certified
- 5
- beds
- 539
Which Hattiesburg nursing homes take Medicaid
5 of the 7 nursing homes in Hattiesburg are certified for Medicaid, so Medicaid can pay for a long stay once your parent qualifies.
The rest are not Medicaid certified: Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit and Merit Health Wesley.
Star ratings across Hattiesburg
The average overall CMS rating in Hattiesburg is 4.1 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 3 |
| 4 of 5 | 2 |
| 3 of 5 | 2 |
| 2 of 5 | 0 |
| 1 of 5 | 0 |
All 7 nursing homes in Hattiesburg
- Hattiesburg Health & Rehab Center514 Bay Street, Hattiesburg 39401
- Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg10 Medical Boulevard, Hattiesburg 39401
- Bedford Care Ctr-Monroe Hall300 Cahal Street, Hattiesburg 39401
- Bedford Alzheimer's Care Center298 Cahal Street, Hattiesburg 39401
- Windham House of Hattiesburg37 Hillcrest Drive, Hattiesburg 39402
- Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit6051 US Highway 49 South, Hattiesburg 39401
- Merit Health Wesley5001 Hardy Street, Hattiesburg 39402
Hattiesburg nursing homes with the best inspection results
| Nursing home | Health inspection stars | Cited at last visit |
|---|---|---|
| Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| Windham House of Hattiesburg | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| Merit Health Wesley | 5 of 5 | 1 |
| Bedford Care Ctr-Monroe Hall | 5 of 5 | 2 |
| Bedford Alzheimer's Care Center | 4 of 5 | 0 |
Fines and abuse flags in Hattiesburg
2 homes were fined $74,721 in total over 3 years and none carries the CMS abuse icon.
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Who inspects nursing homes in Mississippi
Mississippi's state survey agency licenses nursing homes and runs the inspections for CMS. CMS turns those inspections, staffing and quality data into the star ratings shown here.
Medicare can pay for up to 100 days of skilled care after a hospital stay of at least 3 days. Medicare explains the rule.
Questions families ask about Hattiesburg
How much does a nursing home cost in Mississippi?
A shared room has a Mississippi median of $9,581 a month, a private room $9,885 (CareScout 2025).
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in Mississippi?
Only for a short skilled stay after a qualifying hospital stay, up to 100 days.
How many nursing homes are in Hattiesburg, MS?
7 certified homes with 539 beds.
Which nursing homes in Hattiesburg have the best ratings?
Windham House of Hattiesburg, Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit and Merit Health Wesley have 5 stars overall.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.