Forrest General Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
8 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
11 of 11 measures reportedWhat This Means
- • Better = this hospital performs better than the national average on that measure
- • Same = no statistically significant difference from national average
- • Worse = this hospital performs worse than the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare. Data reflects the most recent reporting period.
Procedure Outcomes
| Procedure | Rate | Volume | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hip & Knee Replacement | 3.4% | 362 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.4% | 278 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 15% | 580 | Worse |
| Pneumonia | 19.4% | 690 | Worse |
| COPD | 9.1% | 215 | Avg |
| Stroke | 13.2% | 350 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 3.7% | 240 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.2% | 2,949 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.08% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Forrest General Hospital a Good Hospital?
Forrest General Hospital has a trust score of 48/100 and a 2-star CMS rating. Located in Hattiesburg, MS, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Hattiesburg
#2
Rank in city
2
Hospitals
48 vs 50
Score vs city avg
2.0/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Forrest General Hospital a good hospital?
Forrest General Hospital is an acute care hospital in Hattiesburg, MS with a 2/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 48/100.
Where is Forrest General Hospital located?
Forrest General Hospital is located at 6051 Us Highway 49, Hattiesburg, MS 39401. Phone: (601) 288-7000.
What is the star rating for Forrest General Hospital?
Forrest General Hospital has a 2/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Forrest General Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Forrest General Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 650 patients/yr | $46,067 | $12,974 | 72% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 302 patients/yr | $28,386 | $8,892 | 69% less |
PERCUTANEOUS AND OTHER INTRACARDIAC PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 243 patients/yr | $64,677 | $21,060 | 67% less |
ENDOVASCULAR CARDIAC VALVE REPLACEMENT AND SUPPLEMENT PROCEDURES WITH MCC 142 patients/yr | $151,152 | $39,708 | 74% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 134 patients/yr | $38,100 | $11,279 | 70% less |
MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT 117 patients/yr | $46,886 | $13,071 | 72% less |
CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS WITH CC 114 patients/yr | $13,987 | $5,765 | 59% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 113 patients/yr | $28,659 | $8,127 | 72% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 102 patients/yr | $24,796 | $7,377 | 70% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH CC OR TPA IN 24 HOURS 100 patients/yr | $26,713 | $7,244 | 73% less |
Charges = what the hospital bills. Actual Paid = what Medicare pays (the fair market rate). Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024).
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Government - Local
- County
- Forrest
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 250078