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Nursing homes in Hattiesburg, Mississippi

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7Homes in the cityInside city limits; the list below also shows homes nearby
539Certified bedsTotal capacity, not current openings
6Accept MedicareFrom Medicare data; confirm with the home
5Accept MedicaidFrom Medicare data; confirm with the home

Nursing homes in Hattiesburg

Homes and star ratings come from Medicare (CMS) and can be a few months old. Medicare doesn’t list which homes offer memory care, hospice or other programs: look for them in a home’s own profile, or ask the home.

8 homes

Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg

10 Medical Boulevard · Hattiesburg, MS

Medicare overall rating★★★☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

120 certified beds0.9 mi from Hattiesburg centerMedicareMedicaid

Merit Health Wesley

5001 Hardy Street · Hattiesburg, MS

Medicare overall rating★★★★★Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

Inside a hospital25 certified beds1.8 mi from Hattiesburg centerMedicare

Windham House of Hattiesburg

37 Hillcrest Drive · Hattiesburg, MS

Medicare overall rating★★★★★Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (individual)

60 certified beds2.3 mi from Hattiesburg centerMedicareMedicaid

Bedford Care Center-monroe Hall

300 Cahal Street · Hattiesburg, MS

Medicare overall rating★★★★☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

80 certified beds1.0 mi from Hattiesburg centerMedicareMedicaid

Hattiesburg Health & Rehab Center

514 Bay Street · Hattiesburg, MS

Medicare overall rating★★★☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (partnership)

164 certified beds3.0 mi from Hattiesburg centerMedicareMedicaid

Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit

6051 Us Highway 49 South · Hattiesburg, MS

Medicare overall rating★★★★★Medicare Care Compare
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Ownership: Government (county)

Inside a hospital30 certified beds1.6 mi from Hattiesburg centerMedicare

Bedford Alzheimer's Care Center

298 Cahal Street · Hattiesburg, MS

Medicare overall rating★★★★☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

60 certified beds1.0 mi from Hattiesburg centerMedicaid

Bedford Care Center of Petal

908 S George Street · Petal, MS

Medicare overall rating★★★★★Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

60 certified beds4.0 mi from Hattiesburg centerMedicareMedicaid

Medicare ratings and family reviews are separate. Medicare data as of September 2026.

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Nursing home care at a glance

Scope: homes inside Hattiesburg city limits. Nearby search results do not change this scope.

Medicare overall rating

out of 5 · from this site's directory data

Hattiesburg4.14
Mississippi2.76
United States2.98

Ratings offer a starting point. Review each home’s inspection, staffing and quality details.

Source: Medicare (CMS) Care Compare · scope: Hattiesburg (7 facilities), Mississippi (202 facilities), United States (14,690 facilities) · Medicare data as of September 2026 · average of each facility's CMS overall star rating, each home counted equally

Nurse staffing time

hours of nursing care per resident per day · higher is better

Hattiesburg5 hr 03 min
Mississippi4 hr 11 min
United States3 hr 52 min
Source: Medicare (CMS) payroll-based staffing data · Hattiesburg: average of 7 homes, each counted equally; state and national figures are Medicare averages · Medicare data as of September 2026

Nursing staff turnover

share of nursing staff who left in a year · lower is better

Hattiesburg50%
Mississippi46%
United States46%
Source: Medicare (CMS) · Hattiesburg: average of 7 homes, each counted equally; state and national figures are Medicare averages · Medicare data as of September 2026
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Inspections and quality

Each home’s page shows its full Medicare inspection record, what Medicare found, fines, and short-stay and long-stay quality measures, compared with the state average.

How these comparisons work

Area figures are simple averages of the homes listed here that have Medicare data, with each home counted equally. State and national figures are Medicare’s own averages. An average does not describe any single home. Our methodology.

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Nursing home information for Hattiesburg

This directory lists 7 nursing homes in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, with 539 certified beds between them. Their average Medicare overall rating is 4.1 stars, above the national average of 3.0 stars: 5 homes hold four or five stars and 0 have one or two.

Among the highest-rated homes are Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit (5 stars), Merit Health Wesley (5 stars) and Windham House Of Hattiesburg (5 stars).

By ownership, 86% are for-profit, 0% non-profit and 14% government-owned. None is currently a CMS Special Focus Facility.

These figures come from the Medicare data behind this directory. Ratings and inspections change, so confirm current details on each home’s profile and with the home itself.

Costs and payment

Contact your shortlisted homes for a current quote and to discuss accepted payment options.

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What should I ask before choosing a home?

Ask how the home will meet your loved one’s needs, how family members receive updates, what costs to expect, and whether you can visit before deciding.

How can I broaden my search?

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Planning your search in Hattiesburg

Start with a location that makes visits manageable for family and friends. Review each home’s information, then contact your shortlist about the care you need, payment options and next steps.

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Questions about nursing homes in Hattiesburg

How many nursing homes are in Hattiesburg?

There are 7 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Hattiesburg, with 539 certified beds in total. Bed counts show capacity, not current openings.

Which nursing homes in Hattiesburg have the highest Medicare rating?

Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit (5 stars), Merit Health Wesley (5 stars), Windham House Of Hattiesburg (5 stars). See the full ranking.

What is the average Medicare rating of nursing homes in Hattiesburg?

4.1 out of 5 across 7 rated homes, compared with 2.7 for Mississippi as a whole.

Do nursing homes in Hattiesburg accept Medicaid?

5 of the 7 homes accept Medicaid, according to Medicare’s records. Confirm with each home, since Medicaid beds can be limited. How nursing home Medicaid works in Mississippi.

Are any nursing homes in Hattiesburg on Medicare’s Special Focus list?

No. The Special Focus program follows homes with a history of serious quality problems. Data as of September 2026.