MERIT HEALTH WESLEY — Nursing Home in HATTIESBURG, MS
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 25 |
|---|---|
| Average Residents/Day | 20.8 |
| CMS Certification Number | 255168 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 5.44 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 1.59 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
MERIT HEALTH WESLEY had 1 health inspection deficiency on its most recent inspection (February 19, 2026).
Inspection Findings — February 19, 2026
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Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (Level D)Corrected — March 27, 2026
Merit Health Wesley is a 25-bed nursing home in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. It holds a 5-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 5.4 hours per resident day, above the Mississippi average of 4.1. Its most recent inspection, in February 2026, cited 1 deficiency, none of them severe.
This facility shows a strong overall quality signal and above-average nurse staffing, which suggests more hands on deck for daily care. You may want to ask what specific steps the facility took to address the recent inspection citation and how they changed practices around resident assessments, rights, and infection prevention.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MERIT HEALTH WESLEY Medicare and Medicaid certified?
MERIT HEALTH WESLEY is Medicare certified and not Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is MERIT HEALTH WESLEY's CMS star rating?
MERIT HEALTH WESLEY has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at MERIT HEALTH WESLEY?
MERIT HEALTH WESLEY reports 5.44286 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has MERIT HEALTH WESLEY had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, MERIT HEALTH WESLEY had 1 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does MERIT HEALTH WESLEY have?
MERIT HEALTH WESLEY has 25 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- WINDHAM HOUSE OF HATTIESBURG — 3/5 — 0.5 mi
- BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF HATTIESBURG — 4/5 — 2.0 mi
- FORREST GENERAL HOSPITAL SKILLED NURSING UNIT — 5/5 — 2.4 mi
- BEDFORD CARE CTR-MONROE HALL — 3/5 — 2.7 mi
- BEDFORD ALZHEIMER'S CARE CENTER — 3/5 — 2.7 mi
- HATTIESBURG HEALTH & REHAB CENTER — 4/5 — 4.7 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.