Nursing homes in Hattiesburg, MS

Compare 7 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Hattiesburg, part of the Forrest area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 4.1★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, currently hosts seven nursing homes providing skilled care to residents across Forrest County. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities maintain a strong average overall rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, with three locations achieving the highest possible five-star designation. Merit Health Wesley, operated by Wesley Health System LLC, stands out as a top-performing facility serving individuals within the 39401 and 39402 ZIP codes.

What to look for in Hattiesburg

• All homes in Hattiesburg score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
• 5 of 7 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• 3 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
• 2 of 7 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 7 highest rated nursing homes in Hattiesburg

1. 1
   MERIT HEALTH WESLEY

   WESLEY HEALTH SYSTEM LLC · Small
   5.0
2. 2
   WINDHAM HOUSE OF HATTIESBURG

   THE BEEBE FAMILY · Medium
   5.0
3. 3
   FORREST GENERAL HOSPITAL SKILLED NURSING UNIT

   FORREST COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL · Small
   5.0
4. 4
   BEDFORD CARE CTR-MONROE HALL

   BEDFORD CARE CENTERS · Medium
   4.0
5. 5
   BEDFORD ALZHEIMER'S CARE CENTER

   Legal Business Name Not Available · Medium
   4.0
6. 6
   BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF HATTIESBURG

   BEDFORD CARE CENTERS · Large
   3.0
7. 7
   HATTIESBURG HEALTH & REHAB CENTER

   HATTIESBURG HEALTH & REHAB CENTER LLC · Large
   3.0

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