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Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit

6051 Us Highway 49 South, Hattiesburg, MS 39401

Nursing Home Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $6,200

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $6,173
  • Average State Price: $6,323
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit Description

    Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit is a community that offers nursing care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 2.4 miles outside the town of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 6 out of 10 making it the 12th highest rated community in the city out of 12 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 5 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    5.2
    Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 67 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 13 out of 13 communities in Hattiesburg
  • Ranking in State: 286 out of 302 communities in MS
  • Facility and Grounds D

    Care B

    Staff B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Experiences:

    • Many reviewers praised the hospital for its caring and professional staff, highlighting the kindness and compassion of nurses and other non-doctoral staff.
    • Several patients had successful treatments, including emergency surgeries and quick responses to critical conditions, leading to positive outcomes.
    • The cleanliness of the facility and the overall quality of care received high marks from some families, with particular appreciation for the support during childbirth and serious illnesses.

    Negative Experiences:

    • Long wait times in the ER, with reports ranging from 4 to over 11 hours, were a common complaint among reviewers, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction.
    • Some patients reported unprofessional behavior from staff, including issues with privacy, communication, and empathy, particularly from higher-level positions and discharge nurses.
    • Concerns were raised about the hospital's handling of personal information during in-processing, with one reviewer highlighting a lack of discretion and security.
    • There were instances of perceived neglect, including inadequate patient hygiene, unattended medical needs, and dissatisfaction with the food and amenities provided.

    Mixed Experiences:

    • While some patients credited the hospital with saving their lives and providing excellent care in critical situations, they also encountered rude or unhelpful staff members.
    • Issues with the physical environment, such as cleanliness and comfort in waiting areas, were mentioned alongside praise for the medical care received.

    Overall, reviews of the hospital show a range of experiences, from highly positive to deeply negative, with particular praise for the dedication of individual staff members and criticism focused on operational aspects like wait times and patient processing.


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    Health

    Speech Therapy

    Physical Therapy

    Occupational Therapy

    Balance and Vestibular Rehabilitation

    Pediatric Rehabilitation

    Barium Swallows



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 5
    Health inspection rating: 5
    Staffing rating: 5
    Quality measure rating: 5
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: May 10, 2012
    Ownership type: Government
    Provider type: Medicare
    Nursing home capacity: 20
    Total current residents: 19
    Facility is located in a hospital: Yes
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: None


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 1
    Total cost of fines: $650


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2022-01-03 $650

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Hattiesburg which is 2.4 miles away and has a population of 46,805 (mid sized town).
    • The average income is $39,601, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 84
      • Low Temperature: 50
      • Average Temperature: 69.9
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 177 days of rain, 0 days of snow and 186 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.8 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 11.22 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 3.07 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 6.2 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.81 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 73.94 years old, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 211.0, Moderate Days 61.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 1.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Sunflower
    0.7 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    0.8 miles away
    Corner Market
    1.0 miles away
    Winn Dixie
    1.5 miles away
    Sullivan's Grocery
    2.1 miles away

    Transportation

    Hattiesburg
    2.6 miles away

    Bus Stations

    Forrest General
    0.2 miles away
    Mamie & S 28th
    0.2 miles away
    Hardy & 28th
    0.4 miles away
    USM
    0.5 miles away
    Kamper Park
    0.8 miles away

    Banks

    Bankcorp South
    0.6 miles away
    Trustmark Bank
    0.6 miles away
    Hattiesburg-Laurel Federal Credit Union
    0.7 miles away
    Southern Mississippi Federal Credit Union
    0.7 miles away
    Hancock Bank
    0.7 miles away

    Hospitals

    Merit Health Wesley
    2.2 miles away
    Wesley Medical Center
    8.0 miles away
    Forrest General Hospital
    8.2 miles away
    Perry County General Hospital
    23.2 miles away
    Covington County Hospital
    25.6 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    0.4 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    0.5 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    0.8 miles away
    Freedom Pharmacy
    1.1 miles away
    Vital Care Compounder
    1.2 miles away

    Dentists

    James A. Nicholson, D.D.S.
    0.3 miles away
    Oral Surgery Center: Dr. John Roberson
    0.5 miles away
    Urgent Care Dental
    0.6 miles away
    Sunnybrook Dentistry & Braces
    1.0 miles away
    Affordable Dentures & Implants
    1.8 miles away

    Parks

    Hattiesburg
    0.2 miles away
    The District
    0.5 miles away
    Rose Garden
    0.5 miles away
    Centennial Green
    0.6 miles away
    David H. Anthony, Sr. Fitness-Leisure Park
    0.7 miles away

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    Shopping

    Cloverleaf Center
    0.8 miles away
    University Mall
    0.9 miles away
    Turtle Creek Mall
    2.7 miles away
    Ellisville Village
    21.3 miles away

    Culture

    Saenger Theater
    2.3 miles away
    Lucille Parker Gallery
    2.4 miles away

    Restaurants

    Petra Cafe
    0.1 miles away
    Suvin of Thailand
    0.2 miles away
    Izote Mexican Restaurant
    0.2 miles away
    Shoney's
    0.3 miles away
    Dragon House
    0.4 miles away

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