CMS Deputy Chief Operating Officer John Czajkowski | cms.gov/about-cms/leadership/deputy-chief-operating-officer
CMS Deputy Chief Operating Officer John Czajkowski | cms.gov/about-cms/leadership/deputy-chief-operating-officer
Data shows that the nursing center had a total of 164 beds available, 89 more than the average in Forrest County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 143.3 residents during that period.
Hattiesburg Health and Rehabilitation Center had an overall rating of 2 from the CMS, which lags behind the average of 2.5 recorded for nursing homes in Mississippi.
During the quarter, Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg stood out as the second largest nursing home in Forrest County, with 120 beds available. Bedford Care Center-Monroe Hall came in third place, with 80 beds available.
As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Hattiesburg Health and Rehabilitation Center achieved a zero-incident record for fines and penalties.
In total, there were seven for-profit nursing homes in Forrest County, Mississippi.
According to US Census data, in 2020, nearly 1 in 6 Americans were aged 65 years or older. Since 1920, the older population skyrocketed from 4.9 million to 55.8 million, reflecting a growth rate of roughly 1,000%, five times higher than the average growth for the overall U.S. population.
A 2021 study suggests that nearly half of this age group, roughly 28 million individuals, may require long-term services and support. Additionally, the study projects that over a third of them may eventually need nursing home care.
“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, an insurance education group. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”
| Rank | Nursing Home | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hattiesburg Health and Rehabilitation Center | 2 |
| 2 | Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg | 4 |
| 3 | Bedford Care Center-Monroe Hall | 2 |
| 4 | Bedford Care Center of Petal | 3 |
| 4 | Windham House of Hattiesburg | 5 |
| 4 | Bedford Alzheimer's Care Center | 5 |
| 7 | Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit | 5 |
| 8 | Merit Health Wesley | 5 |
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