Forrest General Home Care
Hattiesburg, MS · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 257127)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 74 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (601) 288-4344 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Forrest General Home Care holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, at the Mississippi state average of 3.5, and a 5-star patient survey rating. This suggests patients report a strong experience of care, while overall quality performance is in line with other agencies in the state.
Forrest General Home Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 74 ZIP codes from its Hattiesburg, Mississippi office.
Yes, Forrest General Home Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 257127, certified since June 26, 1979, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. Coverage specifics for individual patients should be confirmed with the agency or Medicare directly.
About this agency
Forrest General Home Care is a government-owned, Medicare-certified home health agency based in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, serving 74 ZIP codes in the surrounding area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since June 26, 1979 (CCN 257127).
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Forrest General Home Care holds a CMS quality star rating of 3.5, which is at the Mississippi state average of 3.5 stars. Patients rate the agency 5 stars in the CMS patient survey, reflecting experience-of-care feedback collected through Care Compare. On CMS timeliness measures, 100.00% of patients began care in a timely manner. Among quality outcome measures, 85.67% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care.
These figures reflect the most recently published CMS Care Compare data available for this agency. Families interested in verifying current ratings, outcome measures, or service area details should consult the CMS Care Compare website directly, as star ratings and outcome percentages are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Forrest General Home Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 257127, certified since June 26, 1979), so eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered under Medicare.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Forrest General Home Care has a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Mississippi state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency received a 5-star patient survey rating from CMS Care Compare, the highest possible score.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and outcome measures on the CMS Care Compare website at the agency's listing page (CCN 257127).
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 74 ZIP codes from its Hattiesburg, Mississippi office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 74 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific service availability, scheduling, staffing, and current outcome data; contact the agency at (601) 288-4344 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Forrest General Home Care has been Medicare-certified since June 26, 1979.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is government-owned.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost details are not published by CMS; contact the agency at (601) 288-4344 to discuss coverage and any potential costs.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Forrest General Home Care at (601) 288-4344 and verify current information on the Medicare Care Compare website.
What percentage of patients received timely care?
According to CMS data, 100.00% of patients began care in a timely manner.
What percentage of patients improved in walking or moving around?
CMS data shows 85.67% of patients demonstrated improvement in walking or moving around during their care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 06/26/1979. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.