Forrest General Hospital
Hattiesburg, Mississippi · Forrest CountyCMS #250078
537 BedsNot-for-Profit
Financial Snapshot
2.8%
Operating Margin
State median: -9.0%
3.1%
Total Margin
127
Days Cash on Hand
State median: 8
73.2%
Occupancy Rate
State median: 39.5%
Source: CMS Cost Reports (HCRIS)
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Community Context
County Health Indicators
Diabetes13.6%
Obesity43.9%
Uninsured11.9%
PCPs per 10K8.7
Primary Care HPSADental Health HPSAMental Health HPSA
Sources: County Health Rankings, CDC SVI 2022, HRSA HPSA
Nearest Hospitals
| Hospital | Beds | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Merit Health Wesley | 211 | 2.4 mi |
| South Ms State Hospital | 50 | 13.7 mi |
| Covington County Hospital Cah | 35 | 23.4 mi |
Data from CMS Provider of Services, CMS Cost Reports (HCRIS), County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, and HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce. Last updated: 2026-10-29.