MERIT HEALTH WESLEY
5001 HARDY STREET, HATTIESBURG, MS 39402 · CCN 255168
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★★ 5
- Health inspection
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Quality measures
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Staffing
- ★★★★★ 5
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 25
- Avg residents/day
- 19.8
- Phone
- 6012685962
Inspection history vs Mississippi & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Mississippi avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024-09-04 | 2 | 6.7 | 9.5 | -4.7 better |
| 2 | 2023-03-01 | 4 | 6.0 | 9.8 | -2.0 better |
| 3 | 2019-12-31 | 0 | 4.7 | 9.3 | -4.7 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 6.09 | 33.3% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 2.00 | 41.7% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 6.69 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (6)
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-09-04 · Health · corrected 2024-10-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.2024-09-04 · Health · corrected 2024-10-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.2023-03-01 · Health · corrected 2023-03-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2023-03-01 · Health · corrected 2023-03-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2023-03-01 · Health · corrected 2023-03-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-03-01 · Health · corrected 2023-03-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QHG OF HATTIESBURG INC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 95% | 1997-09-01 |
| QHG OF FORREST COUNTY INC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 5% | 2007-09-05 |
| COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS INC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2007-09-05 |
| HMA-TRI HOLDINGS LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2015-12-31 |
| NC-DSH LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2014-09-12 |
| QHG GEORGIA HOLDINGS, INC. | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2014-09-12 |
| TENNYSON HOLDINGS LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2007-09-05 |
| TRIAD HEALTHCARE LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2007-09-05 |
| TRIAD HOLDINGS V LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2007-09-05 |
| TRIAD NEVADA HOLDINGS LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2014-09-12 |
| BUFFINGTON-PRICE, EDNA | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2022-03-01 |
| HAMMONS, KEVIN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2020-01-01 |
| LALOR, PAULA | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2017-04-08 |
| PITT, JUSTIN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2022-03-01 |
| SUMMAR, NATHANIEL | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2017-07-15 |
| CASH, WILLIAM | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2018-06-01 |
| COBB, CHRISTOPHER | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2013-04-26 |
| HAMMONS, KEVIN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2020-01-01 |
| JOHNSON, JASON | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2020-01-06 |
| OTTINGER, ROMAN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2020-01-06 |
| PITT, JUSTIN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2022-03-01 |
| ABNER, TRISTIA | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2010-06-22 |
| FRANKLIN, HOWARD | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2011-11-29 |
| SISSON, TRAVIS | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2024-03-04 |
| CHS COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS INC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2007-09-05 |
Other facilities in HATTIESBURG
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| WINDHAM HOUSE OF HATTIESBURG | ★★★★★ | 60 |
| FORREST GENERAL HOSPITAL SKILLED NURSING UNIT | ★★★★★ | 29 |
| BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF HATTIESBURG | ★★★★☆ | 120 |
| BEDFORD CARE CTR-MONROE HALL | ★★★★☆ | 80 |
| HATTIESBURG HEALTH & REHAB CENTER | ★★★★☆ | 164 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.