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Merit Health Wesley

5001 Hardy Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39402

Nursing Home
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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


  • Merit Health Wesley Description

    Merit Health Wesley is a community that offers nursing care and is located in the small town of West 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 8.8 out of 10 making it the 4th 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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    Community Reviews

    7.1
    Merit Health Wesley
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 101 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 10 out of 13 communities in Hattiesburg
  • Ranking in State: 225 out of 302 communities in MS
  • Facility and Grounds C

    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:

    • Patients reported attentive and caring staff during various medical procedures, including surgery and childbirth.
    • Many found the nursing staff and anesthesiologists to be extremely nice, caring, and professional.
    • Several reviews highlighted the professionalism and courtesy of employees, ensuring patients were comfortable and well-informed.
    • Some patients appreciated the mature and seasoned professionals, feeling reassured about their care.
    • One review praised the hospital as the best they've ever stayed at, specifically mentioning Dr. Patterson and the staff's great care.
    • Patients felt welcomed and never alone, with one noting the hospital's organization as a standout feature.

    Negative Experiences:

    • One patient reported a condescending young doctor in training, though the supervising doctor provided a thorough evaluation.
    • There were complaints about cleanliness and staff behavior in the ER, with one patient mentioning a rude check-in clerk.
    • A very serious allegation was made regarding a patient's death during a procedure, accusing the hospital of covering it up and criticizing the staff's qualifications and behavior.
    • An extremely disappointing and distressing visit was reported, with complaints about disrespectful treatment, lack of proper identification from doctors, and issues with the discharge process.

    Mixed Experiences:

    • One review simply stated the experience was "OK" without further details.
    • Another review expressed confusion, stating "It was not me!" and suggesting a call for more information.


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    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 5
    Health inspection rating: 3
    Staffing rating: 5
    Quality measure rating: 5
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Nov. 17, 1993
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare
    Nursing home capacity: 25
    Total current residents: 22
    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.

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

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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
    2021-04-12 $650

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is West Hattiesburg which is 0.7 miles away and has a population of 5,909 (very small town).
    • The average income is $85,791, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 84
      • Low Temperature: 50
      • Average Temperature: 70.0
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 177 days of rain, 1 days of snow and 186 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.7 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 76.31 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.

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    Supermarkets

    Walmart Supercenter
    0.8 miles away
    Winn Dixie
    0.8 miles away
    Sam's Club
    0.9 miles away
    Corner Market
    1.3 miles away
    Sunflower
    2.8 miles away

    Transportation

    Hattiesburg
    4.8 miles away

    Bus Stations

    Wesley Medical Center
    0.0 miles away
    Oak Grove Plaza
    0.6 miles away
    Westover
    0.6 miles away
    Turtle Creek Mall
    0.7 miles away
    Wal-Mart
    0.8 miles away

    Banks

    Community Bank
    0.3 miles away
    Regions Bank
    0.3 miles away
    Bancorp South
    0.5 miles away
    Citizens National Bank
    0.5 miles away
    Central Sunbelt Credit Union
    0.7 miles away

    Hospitals

    Forrest General Hospital
    2.1 miles away
    Wesley Medical Center
    5.9 miles away
    Covington County Hospital
    24.1 miles away
    Perry County General Hospital
    25.4 miles away
    Marion General Hospital
    26.3 miles away

    Pharmacies

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

    Dentists

    Affordable Dentures & Implants
    0.6 miles away
    Sunnybrook Dentistry & Braces
    1.3 miles away
    James A. Nicholson, D.D.S.
    2.1 miles away
    Oral Surgery Center: Dr. John Roberson
    2.4 miles away
    Urgent Care Dental
    2.6 miles away

    Parks

    Medicine Wheel Garden
    1.8 miles away
    Centennial Green
    2.0 miles away
    Optimist Park
    2.0 miles away
    Rose Garden
    2.1 miles away
    Football Practice Fields
    2.1 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Turtle Creek Mall
    0.4 miles away
    University Mall
    1.3 miles away
    Cloverleaf Center
    3.1 miles away
    Ellisville Village
    21.8 miles away

    Culture

    Saenger Theater
    4.5 miles away
    Lucille Parker Gallery
    4.7 miles away

    Restaurants

    Grand China Buffet
    0.3 miles away
    Pizza Hut
    0.4 miles away
    Peking Buffet
    0.4 miles away
    Red Lobster
    0.4 miles away
    Newk's
    0.4 miles away

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