Merit Health Wesley is a nursing home in Hattiesburg, MS, with 25 certified beds. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living care and has an independent living option. Please note that this nursing facility is located in a hospital. Merit Health Wesley offers multiple therapy services to its residents, including occupational and physical therapists (in-house). In addition, access to a speech therapist is provided.
Costs at this community start at $6,289 and range up to $6,844 per month. The average price in the community is $6,567, which is more than the average cost of $4,999 for nursing home care in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is lower than the state average. Depending on other care the resident needs, additional care or services may increase the cost of care. This facility is Medicare certified.
When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 5.7 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 4.5 hours with licensed nurses (2.9 by an RN and 1.5 by an LPN) and 1.2 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.
Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. See our amenity list below for more information.
There are three hospitals within 25 miles of Merit Health Wesley. The two closest hospitals are Merit Health Wesley, which is 0.0 miles away, and Forrest General Hospital, which is 2.2 miles away.
This nursing home has an overall rating of 5, meaning it is in the top 10% of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The overall quality and staff are both rated as excellent with ratings of 5.
Some of the key amenities available at Merit Health Wesley are:
- Outdoor Areas
- Clubs & Communities
- Activity Center
