Merit Health Wesley
Hattiesburg, MS · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 255168) · 25 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (601) 268-5962 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Merit Health Wesley in Hattiesburg, MS has a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Mississippi state average of 2.76 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Merit Health Wesley reports total nurse staffing of 5.83 hours per resident per day, including 2.60 registered nurse hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.3%.
Merit Health Wesley has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status was indicated in the available data.
About this facility
Merit Health Wesley is a Medicare-certified nursing home located in Hattiesburg, Forrest County, Mississippi. The facility is licensed for 25 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 20.2 residents. It is operated under a for-profit corporate ownership structure and has been Medicare-certified since November 17, 1993. No ownership change has occurred in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
According to CMS Care Compare, Merit Health Wesley holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, placing it above the Mississippi state average overall rating of 2.76. Its component ratings are: health inspection 5 out of 5, quality measures 3 out of 5, and staffing 5 out of 5.
Staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 5.83 hours per resident per day, including 2.60 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.3%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record. No abuse icon is indicated for this facility in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status has been noted. No chain affiliation data was provided for this listing.
Families should verify current details directly with the facility and consult CMS Medicare Care Compare for the most recent inspection data, as ratings and figures are subject to periodic CMS updates.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Merit Health Wesley has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Mississippi state average of 2.76.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is listed as a Medicare provider; contact the facility at 6012685962 or verify Medicaid participation on Medicare Care Compare.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.83 hours per resident per day, with 2.60 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing rating of 5 out of 5; nursing turnover is 33.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated for this facility in the available data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Merit Health Wesley has 25 certified beds with an average daily census of 20.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided for this listing.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since November 17, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Merit Health Wesley scores 5, 5, 5, and 3 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 6012685962 or check Medicare Care Compare for service details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6012685962 to arrange a visit and verify conditions in person.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/255168?state=MS.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.