Merit Health Wesley

Merit Health Wesley is a senior care community located in Hattiesburg, MS. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Hattiesburg area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (601) 268-5962.

With 25 beds, Merit Health Wesley is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Hattiesburg average about 81 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 81% of its licensed beds.

Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Hattiesburg average about 4.2 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in February 2026 and recorded 1 deficiency.

Residents receive about 5.8 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 2.6 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Hattiesburg average about 4.7 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 33%.

The community is located in Forrest County, MS.

Medicare five-star ratings

• Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
• Health inspections ★★★★★ 5/5
• Staffing ★★★★★ 5/5
• Quality measures ★★★★★ 3/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 7 problems at Merit Health Wesley. None of them caused harm to a resident.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

• Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Rights

  Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  Inspected February 2026. Corrected by March 27, 2026.

A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

Merit Health Wesley offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

• Organization type for-profit corporation
• Beds / units 25
• Occupancy 81%
• Nursing hours per resident/day 5.8
• Annual staff turnover 33%
• Last health inspection February 2026