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MERIT HEALTH WESLEY

5001 HARDY STREET, HATTIESBURG, MS 39402
Score: 89 / 100

Merit Health Wesley is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 89/100, it ranks in the top 5% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Merit Health Wesley provides above-average staffing with 6.09 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 6 deficiencies at Merit Health Wesley. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 6.09 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 2.00 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 2.67 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.43 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 5.00 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 1.52 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

6
Total Deficiencies
Sep 3, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 6 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Sep 3, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0882 Severity D
    Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
    Sep 3, 2024 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity F
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Feb 28, 2023 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0695 Severity E
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Feb 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0578 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and
    Feb 28, 2023 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Quality measure data not available for this facility.

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 89 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
25
Provider Type
Medicare
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Sep 3, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2