Merit Health Wesley
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
8 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
9 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 | 3.5% | 57 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 14.5% | 64 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 14.7% | 151 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 19% | 181 | Avg |
| COPD | 9.9% | 95 | Avg |
| Stroke | 11.8% | 57 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 4.3% | 55 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 5% | 744 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.79% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Merit Health Wesley a Good Hospital?
Merit Health Wesley has a trust score of 51/100 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
#1
Rank in city
2
Hospitals
51 vs 50
Score vs city avg
2.0/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Merit Health Wesley a good hospital?
Merit Health Wesley is an acute care hospital in Hattiesburg, MS with a 2/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 51/100.
Where is Merit Health Wesley located?
Merit Health Wesley is located at 5001 W Hardy St, Hattiesburg, MS 39402. Phone: (601) 268-8000.
What is the star rating for Merit Health Wesley?
Merit Health Wesley 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 Merit Health Wesley have an emergency room?
Yes, Merit Health Wesley provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 136 patients/yr | $159,970 | $16,016 | 90% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 48 patients/yr | $124,289 | $11,625 | 91% less |
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH MCC 35 patients/yr | $121,433 | $9,209 | 92% less |
PERCUTANEOUS AND OTHER INTRACARDIAC PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 34 patients/yr | $174,333 | $25,587 | 85% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH CC 33 patients/yr | $76,676 | $7,707 | 90% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 29 patients/yr | $70,769 | $6,871 | 90% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 29 patients/yr | $79,189 | $8,999 | 89% less |
MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT 26 patients/yr | $115,054 | $15,940 | 86% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH MCC 24 patients/yr | $103,455 | $12,711 | 88% less |
INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC 23 patients/yr | $426,637 | $44,875 | 89% 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
- Voluntary non-profit - Private
- County
- Lamar
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 250094