Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit
Nursing Home · Hattiesburg, MS
Contact & location
6051 US Highway 49 SouthHattiesburg, MS 39401
Forrest County
- Phone
- (601) 288-4233
- ZIP code
- 39401 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 30
- Residents per day
- 28.3 (94% occupied)
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Legal name
- Forrest County General Hospital
- Medicare certified since
- May 10, 2012
- Participates in
- Medicare
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 8.20 (state 4.18 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 3.83 (state 0.64 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.62 (state 1.11 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.75 (state 2.43 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 7.15 (state 3.51 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 44.8 (state 45.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 42.3 (state 38.4 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- May 13, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 0.0 (state 6.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 2 health · 0 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-07 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-27 |
| 2023-11-21 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. F0640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-19 |
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
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Forrest County Board of Superviors (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest | |
| Griffith, Charles (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McLaurin, Jennifer (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Answorth, Peggy (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Causey, Jana (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Griffith, Charles (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McArthur, Harry (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McLaurin, Jennifer (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McNease, Shea (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mercier, Andrew (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Steele, Erik (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Answorth, Peggy (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Causey, Jana (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hester, Ben (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McArthur, Harry (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McNease, Shea (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mercier, Andrew (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Steele, Erik (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hester, Ben (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit?
Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit 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 Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit have?
It has 30 certified beds and cares for about 28 residents per day.
Has Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit?
(601) 288-4233. The facility is located at 6051 US Highway 49 South, Hattiesburg, MS 39401.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.