Merit Health Wesley in Hattiesburg, MS

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Merit Health Wesley in Hattiesburg, MS

Merit Health Wesley is a nursing home community in Hattiesburg, MS.

Information last verified:

5001 Hardy Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39402

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.5 from 120 reviews
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Overall Review of Merit Health Wesley

common 12 reviews mention this

Wait times are mixed

Wait times vary from quick check-ins to long delays.

Some reviews describe minimal waiting from check-in through imaging, with staff moving them through promptly. Others report long holds, including extended time before rooms, long registration delays, and even being left waiting for hours in emergency care. A few comments also point to issues with process or lost orders that contributed to delays.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Pricing feels expensive

Costs and insurance coverage can be a concern for some families.

Several reviews raise affordability questions, including comparisons to another hospital and a high out-of-pocket copay. One reviewer also said the facility would not help if they did not have insurance, describing it as a limitation during an emergency situation. These experiences suggest cost and coverage may influence how families feel about the care.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Food quality needs work

Food experiences range from good to disappointing.

Some reviews praise meals, including breakfast described as delicious for hospital food. Others say food was often delivered cold, with a specific complaint about the unit’s condition alongside that issue. A separate comment also calls out the coffee shop positively, even while other food service feedback is mixed.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Hospital cleanliness draws criticism

A couple of reviews criticize cleanliness in the building.

One reviewer describes the ER as filthy, including visible blood on floors and beds, and says it left them with a negative impression. Another review also mentions the hospital was not clean, even while acknowledging people were nice. Together, these comments point to occasional cleanliness issues that stand out against generally positive staff feedback.

common 5 reviews mention this

Rehab and therapy get high praise

Residents and family members mention strong therapy support.

Reviews highlight positive experiences with OT and PT, including improvements with balance and movement for a family member. Others describe caring rehabilitation staff who provide helpful treatment plans and support recovery. A few comments also note therapists preparing by studying a condition and working toward rehab goals.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 25 resident community capacity 25 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional (10 miles away) Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional (10 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Hospitals

  • Womens Center at Wesley Plaza (0 miles)
  • Wesley Health System (0.1 miles)
  • Wesley Medical Center (0.2 miles)
  • Heart South (0.6 miles)
  • Hattiesburg Clinic (2.1 miles)
  • Memorial Behavioral Health (2.7 miles)
  • Forrest General Hospital (3.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Green Eye Institute (0.1 miles)
  • Bitar, Imad, Md - Hattiesburg Clinic West (0.1 miles)
  • Benson, Chris H, Md - Hattiesburg Clinic West (0.1 miles)
  • Wound Care Clinic (0.2 miles)
  • Hattiesburg Heart and Vascular (0.2 miles)
  • Heart Center of South Mississippi (0.2 miles)
  • Ent & Facial Plastic Surgery (0.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Taco Bell (0.1 miles)
  • McAlister's Deli (0.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.2 miles)
  • Red Lobster (0.4 miles)
  • Chesterfield's (0.4 miles)
  • Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen (0.5 miles)
  • Olive Garden (0.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.3 miles)
  • Lincoln Square (2.5 miles)
  • Fred's Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
  • Oak Grove Pharmacy (3.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Newk's Express Cafe (0.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.3 miles)
  • The Midtowner (1.9 miles)
  • T-Bones Records & Cafe (2.6 miles)
  • Equinox Coffee (2.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Lincoln Road Baptist Church (1.8 miles)
  • St Thomas Aquinas church (1.9 miles)
  • Christian Science Society (2.1 miles)
  • Liberty Church (2.6 miles)

Parks

  • Kamper Park (3 miles)

Transportation

  • Alamo (3.5 miles)

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