Merit Health Wesley
5001 Hardy Street · Hattiesburg, MS · 39402 · 6012685962
25 certified beds For profit - Corporation Hospital-based
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.96 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 2.99 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 5.08 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 36% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (7 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F September 4, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 16, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 2024
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected October 16, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 1, 2023
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected March 30, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 1, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 30, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 1, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 1, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 30, 2023 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 255168 · certified since November 17, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.