Forrest General Home Care Of Marion General
Columbia, MS · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 257089)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 28 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (601) 740-2201 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Forrest General Home Care Of Marion General holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, at the Mississippi state average of 3.5, and a 5-star patient survey rating. This data comes from CMS Care Compare.
Forrest General Home Care Of Marion General offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 28 ZIP codes from its Columbia, MS office.
Yes, Forrest General Home Care Of Marion General is Medicare-certified, with CCN 257089, certified since 1974, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. No additional benefit details are provided here beyond this certification fact.
About this agency
Forrest General Home Care Of Marion General is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Columbia, Mississippi, operating under government ownership. The agency has been Medicare-certified since September 4, 1974, giving it a long-standing presence in the home health field.
The agency offers a full range of home health services, including Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide support. According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency serves 28 ZIP codes from its Columbia, MS office.
Per CMS Care Compare data, Forrest General Home Care Of Marion General holds a CMS quality star rating of 3.5, which is at the Mississippi state average of 3.5. Its patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting patient-reported experience of care as compiled by CMS. Among the process and outcome measures reported by CMS, 99.18% of patients received care in a timely manner after referral, and 88.18% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care.
These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published reporting period available at the time of this profile. Prospective clients are encouraged to consult Medicare's Care Compare tool directly for the latest star ratings, measure updates, and additional details before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, this agency is Medicare-certified (CCN 257089), certified since September 4, 1974, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor.
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?
The agency has a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Mississippi state average of 3.5.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 5-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review detailed quality and staffing data on Medicare's Care Compare site at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/257089?state=MS.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 28 ZIP codes from its Columbia, MS location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 28 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific staff availability, scheduling, and care plans by calling the agency at (601) 740-2201, and verify current ratings on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since September 4, 1974.
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 information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (601) 740-2201 for details and verify coverage specifics on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach the agency by phone at (601) 740-2201 to begin the process of starting care.
What percentage of patients received timely care?
According to CMS data, 99.18% of patients received care in a timely manner after referral.
What percentage of patients improved in walking ability?
CMS data shows 88.18% of patients improved in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 09/04/1974. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.