Merit Health Wesley

Nursing Home · Hattiesburg, MS

CMS overall rating 5/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number255168

Contact & location

5001 Hardy Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Forrest County
Phone
(601) 268-5962
ZIP code
39402 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
25
Residents per day
20.2 (81% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Wesley Health System LLC
Medicare certified since
November 17, 1993
Participates in
Medicare

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 2.8
Health inspections★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.8
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.2
Long-stay qualityNot rated
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
5.83 (state 4.18 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
2.60 (state 0.64 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.73 (state 1.11 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.50 (state 2.43 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
4.89 (state 3.51 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
33.3 (state 45.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
20.0 (state 38.4 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
February 19, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
1.0 (state 6.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
7 health · 0 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-02-19 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-27
2024-09-04 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-16
2024-09-04 Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
F0882 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-16
2023-03-01 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-30
2023-03-01 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-30
2023-03-01 Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-30
2023-03-01 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-30

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
QHG of Forrest County INC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 5%
QHG of Hattiesburg INC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 95%
CHS Community Health Systems INC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Community Health Systems INC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Hma-Tri Holdings LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Nc-Dsh LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
QHG Georgia Holdings, INC. (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Tennyson Holdings LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Triad Healthcare LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Triad Holdings V LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Triad Nevada Holdings LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Abner, Tristia (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Franklin, Howard (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Buffington-Price, Edna (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Hammons, Kevin (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Lalor, Paula (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Pitt, Justin (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Summar, Nathaniel (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Cash, William (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Cobb, Christopher (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Hammons, Kevin (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Johnson, Jason (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Ottinger, Roman (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Pitt, Justin (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Abner, Tristia (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Franklin, Howard (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Sisson, Travis (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Merit Health Wesley?

Merit Health Wesley has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.8-star average in Mississippi.

How many beds does Merit Health Wesley have?

It has 25 certified beds and cares for about 20 residents per day.

Has Merit Health Wesley been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Merit Health Wesley?

(601) 268-5962. The facility is located at 5001 Hardy Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39402.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.