Forrest General Hospital
Hattiesburg, MS · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 25T078)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
- Catheter-associated urinary tract infections: Worse
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: No Different
Ownership: Government · Phone: (601) 288-3862 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Forrest General Hospital's discharge-to-community rate is no different than the national rate, and CMS rates it worse than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with 0 measures rated better than the benchmark.
Patients at Forrest General Hospital return to the community at a rate that is no different than the national rate, and their readmission rate after discharge is also no different than the national rate.
Forrest General Hospital is a government-owned, Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, Forrest County, Mississippi, is a government-owned, Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF), certified since October 1, 1988. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy—often physical, occupational, and speech therapy—to help patients regain function after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which typically offers a slower pace of custodial or lower-intensity rehabilitative care.
According to CMS Care Compare, Forrest General Hospital's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Its rates of potentially preventable readmissions—both during the rehab stay and after discharge—are also no different than the national rate. Regarding healthcare-associated infections, CMS reports the facility's catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate is worse than the national benchmark, while its C. diff infection rate is no different than the national benchmark.
Overall, based on the measures CMS has published, Forrest General Hospital is rated better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures, and worse than the benchmark on 1 of 5 measures. The remaining measures fall in the 'no different than' category, which indicates performance consistent with national norms. This summary reflects data available through CMS Care Compare; families are encouraged to review the most current data directly on that site.
Questions patients and families ask
What is an inpatient rehabilitation facility, and how is it different from a nursing home?
An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy aimed at helping patients regain function quickly after a serious health event, whereas nursing homes generally provide slower-paced, lower-intensity custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Forrest General Hospital's rate of discharging patients to the community is no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both its readmission rate during the rehab stay and after discharge are reported as no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Its catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate is worse than the national benchmark, while its C. diff infection rate is no different than the national benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, Forrest General Hospital is Medicare-certified as an inpatient rehabilitation facility.
Who owns this facility?
It is a government-owned facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 1988.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify treated conditions; please contact the facility at (601) 288-3862 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates it better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures and worse on 1 of 5, with the rest rated as no different than national norms.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/25T078?state=MS.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staff-to-patient ratios, and specific conditions treated; contact the facility directly at (601) 288-3862 for these details.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The data provided does not include transfer procedures; please contact Forrest General Hospital at (601) 288-3862 for guidance.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Outcome comparisons are CMS's published measures relative to the national rate. Verify current details with the facility and Medicare before making care decisions.