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Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit
6051 Us Highway 49 South, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
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Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit Description
Since 1952, Forrest General Hospital, located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, has been a leader in medical excellence in south Mississippi. The hospital has grown from the original 90‐bed facility into a 547‐bed, Level II Regional Trauma Center and hospital system. In addition to the hospital’s general medical/surgical facility, the hospital also includes Pine Grove Behavioral Health and Addiction Services, The Orthopedic Institute, Asbury Hospice House, Forrest General’s Cancer Center, Family Birthplace, Rehabilitation Center, Stroke Center, Women’s Surgery Center and Wound Healing Center. Featured specialty services areas include behavioral health and addiction services, cancer services, emergency and trauma services, heart and vascular services, orthopedics and neurosurgery services, surgery, and women and children’s services.
In 2012, Forrest General strengthened the foundation for the future of healthcare in the region by forming the Forrest Health system to increase access to quality healthcare and improve the services and stability of local community hospitals.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Nursing Home
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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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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
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.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointFines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2022-01-03 | $650 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- 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
- 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 awayWalmart Supercenter
0.8 miles awayCorner Market
1.0 miles awayWinn Dixie
1.5 miles awaySullivan's Grocery
2.1 miles awayTransportation
Hattiesburg
2.6 miles awayBus Stations
Forrest General
0.2 miles awayMamie & S 28th
0.2 miles awayHardy & 28th
0.4 miles awayUSM
0.5 miles awayKamper Park
0.8 miles awayBanks
Bankcorp South
0.6 miles awayTrustmark Bank
0.6 miles awayHattiesburg-Laurel Federal Credit Union
0.7 miles awaySouthern Mississippi Federal Credit Union
0.7 miles awayHancock Bank
0.7 miles awayHospitals
Merit Health Wesley
2.2 miles awayWesley Medical Center
8.0 miles awayForrest General Hospital
8.2 miles awayPerry County General Hospital
23.2 miles awayCovington County Hospital
25.6 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
0.4 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
0.5 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
0.8 miles awayFreedom Pharmacy
1.1 miles awayVital Care Compounder
1.2 miles awayDentists
James A. Nicholson, D.D.S.
0.3 miles awayOral Surgery Center: Dr. John Roberson
0.5 miles awayUrgent Care Dental
0.6 miles awaySunnybrook Dentistry & Braces
1.0 miles awayAffordable Dentures & Implants
1.8 miles awayParks
Hattiesburg
0.2 miles awayThe District
0.5 miles awayRose Garden
0.5 miles awayCentennial Green
0.6 miles awayDavid H. Anthony, Sr. Fitness-Leisure Park
0.7 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Cloverleaf Center
0.8 miles awayUniversity Mall
0.9 miles awayTurtle Creek Mall
2.7 miles awayEllisville Village
21.3 miles awayCulture
Saenger Theater
2.3 miles awayLucille Parker Gallery
2.4 miles awayRestaurants
Petra Cafe
0.1 miles awaySuvin of Thailand
0.2 miles awayIzote Mexican Restaurant
0.2 miles awayShoney's
0.3 miles awayDragon House
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