FORREST GENERAL HOME CARE AND HOSPICE
Provider Information
- Address
- 304 SOUTH 40TH AVENUE
HATTIESBURG, MS 39402 - Ownership Type
- Non-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- April 19, 1994
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CMS Quality Ratings
Composite score combining quality measures and patient survey results.
Based on the CMS Hospice Care Index — 10 operational quality indicators including visits near death, nursing minutes, and care transitions.
CAHPS Hospice Survey — family caregivers rate communication, symptom management, respect, and overall experience.
CMS scores as of May 2026. Quality of Care derived from CMS Hospice Care Index. Patient Satisfaction from the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey. Overall is the equally-weighted average of both. All source data published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Staffing & Capacity
| Role | Staff Count |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 27 |
46
Total Employees
Staffing data as reported to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Inpatient Care and Medical Equipment
Hospices report these services to Medicare when they are certified. This is what FORREST GENERAL HOME CARE AND HOSPICE reported, not a check of what it offers today. Confirm current arrangements with the hospice.
- Short-term inpatient care
- Provided directly by this hospice
- Type of inpatient care
- Both general inpatient care and respite care
Short stays in a hospice inpatient unit, hospital, or nursing home for pain or symptoms that cannot be managed where the patient lives, or to give family caregivers a break.
Reported by this hospice to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services when it was certified in 2019.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how FORREST GENERAL HOME CARE AND HOSPICE compares to hospices nationwide.
14.7 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 74th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
83
patients in care on an average day
A rough measure of size. Smaller can mean more personal. Larger can mean more resources.
How this hospice compares nationally
Bars show national standing on measures from the CMS Hospice Care Index. A fuller bar means this hospice does better than more of the hospices CMS tracks.
- Nurse care minutes per home care day14.7 min
Ranks better than about 74% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The average minutes of nursing care per day for patients getting routine care at home, based on Medicare claims. More nurse time usually means more hands-on support.
- Skilled nursing on weekends5.3%
Ranks better than about 18% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of skilled nursing time delivered on Saturdays and Sundays. Symptoms do not wait for weekdays, so weekend coverage matters.
- Nurse visits in the last days of life94.9%
Ranks better than about 60% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who got nurse visits in their final days of life. This is when families tend to need the most support.
- Gaps in nursing visits9.8%
Ranks better than about 96% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
How often patients went more than a week without a nursing visit. Fewer gaps mean steadier attention.
- Patients discharged alive early in care8.8%
Ranks better than about 34% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice alive within the first week of care. A rate of 0% means it did not happen to any of their patients.
- Patients discharged alive after 6 months23.5%
Ranks better than about 82% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients discharged alive after six months or more in hospice care.
- Hospital transfers near the end of care8.8%
Ranks better than about 42% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, spent time in the hospital, then came back to hospice.
- Hospital stays that interrupt hospice4.4%
Ranks better than about 14% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, went to the hospital, and died there soon after.
- Days at higher levels of care (CHC or GIP)94th percentile
What this measures
The share of care days delivered at higher levels, such as continuous home care or inpatient care. Shown only as a national rank because small percentages round to zero.
- Medicare spending per patient$9,768 · 10th percentile
What this measures
What Medicare paid per patient for this hospice's care. Higher or lower spending is not a quality judgment by itself.
Care steps completed at admissionShow detailsMedicare tracked 9 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 57.7% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening99.1%
- Pain assessment99%
- Breathing difficulty screening97%
- Breathing difficulty treatment99.2%
- Treatment preferences discussed99.5%
- Beliefs and values discussed99.8%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids100%
- Visits in the last days of life57.7%
- All care steps completed94.9%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer31%
- Dementia21%
- Heart and circulatory disease12%
- Lung and respiratory disease14%
- Stroke5%
- Other conditions18%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Care in Hattiesburg
Forrest General Home Care and Hospice provides specialized end-of-life support to residents in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Their team focuses on comfort, dignity, and quality of life for families navigating a serious illness. They have served the local community for decades, offering a steady hand during difficult transitions. The goal here is simple. They want to ensure your loved one feels safe, heard, and cared for in their own home or a familiar setting. By focusing on physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, they help families stay together when it matters most. It is about more than just medicine. It is about honoring the person behind the diagnosis every single day.
About FORREST GENERAL HOME CARE AND HOSPICE
This provider operates as a non-profit organization. That is a big deal. It often means their primary mission is community health rather than generating profit for shareholders. They have been Medicare-certified since April 19, 1994. That is thirty years of experience helping people in Forrest County. When you look for a partner in care, history matters. You want a team that knows the local landscape and has stood the test of time. They have proven they can meet federal standards year after year. For your family, this means you are choosing an established provider with deep roots in the Hattiesburg area. They have seen many changes in healthcare over the decades, but their core commitment to compassionate service remains the same. That is the kind of stability families deserve when facing a health crisis.
Top Tier Quality
Understanding Hospice Care in HATTIESBURG
Hospice is a special way of caring for people with life-limiting illnesses. It is not about giving up. It is about changing the focus from trying to cure an illness to making sure the patient is comfortable and pain-free. In Hattiesburg, you have access to high-quality teams who visit your home. They bring the support directly to you. This includes nurses, aides, social workers, and chaplains who work together as a unit. The thing is, many families wait too long to call. They think hospice is only for the very last days of life. Truthfully, you can get support for months. Starting early helps the patient build a relationship with their care team. It also gives the family more time to focus on memories rather than medical tasks. Reach out early to see what help is available.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
Choosing the right team can feel overwhelming. Start by asking how quickly they can get a nurse to your house in an emergency. You also need to know how they handle pain management at night or on the weekend. Ask them what specific support they offer the family members who are acting as caregivers. It is important to know if they provide respite care to give you a break. Finally, ask how they handle spiritual or emotional needs. Do they have volunteers? Do they offer grief support after the loss? These answers will tell you a lot about their culture and values. Take your time with these questions. You have every right to find a team that feels like the right fit for your loved one.
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