CMS did not publish an overall star rating for this hospital; hospitals that report too few quality measures are not rated.
Source: CMS Care Compare, October 2026 releaseER figures are medians, not live waitsAbout the data
Visiting Pearl River County Hospital
Poplarville, MS 39470
County: Pearl River Directions Apple Maps Call (601) 795-4543
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Quick answers about Pearl River County Hospital
What is the phone number for Pearl River County Hospital?
The main phone number for Pearl River County Hospital is (601) 795-4543, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (601) 795-4543What is the address of Pearl River County Hospital?
Pearl River County Hospital is at 305 West Moody Street, Poplarville, MS 39470.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Pearl River County Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Pearl River County Hospital has an emergency department, according to Medicare data.
Quality and performance
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · data as of October 2026
CMS has not reported an emergency department wait time for Pearl River County Hospital. That usually means too few cases to report, or no emergency department.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information and Timely & Effective Care. Wait times are a median over a past 12-month reporting period, not live data. Not affiliated with CMS or with Pearl River County Hospital. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What insurance does Pearl River County Hospital accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 251333). Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this section does not cover.
2027 Marketplace plans in Mississippi that list this hospital
| Insurer | Plans in network | Network tier |
|---|---|---|
| Ambetter | 19 of 19 plans | Preferred |
| UnitedHealthcare | 15 of 15 plans | Non-Preferred |
2027 plan year, individual Marketplace (ACA) plans only.Health insurance in Mississippi
Plans that include this hospital: Ambetter Complete Gold, Ambetter Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental, Ambetter Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver, Ambetter Everyday Bronze, Ambetter Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental, Ambetter Everyday Gold Compare plans
What insurance does Pearl River County Hospital accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Pearl River County Hospital is in network for 2 Marketplace insurers in Mississippi: Ambetter (19 of 19 plans) and UnitedHealthcare (15 of 15 plans). This covers Marketplace (ACA) plans only, not Medicare Advantage, Medicaid or employer plans. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Pearl River County Hospital take Medicare?
Pearl River County Hospital is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 251333), according to CMS hospital data. Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this page does not cover; check with your plan before you get care.
Does Pearl River County Hospital accept Ambetter?
Pearl River County Hospital is in network for 19 of 19 plans that Ambetter sells on the Mississippi Marketplace in 2027, according to Ambetter's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Pearl River County Hospital accept UnitedHealthcare?
Pearl River County Hospital is in network for 15 of 15 plans that UnitedHealthcare sells on the Mississippi Marketplace in 2027, according to UnitedHealthcare's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Source: the insurers' 2027 machine-readable provider files listed in the CMS Marketplace public use files, loaded November 4, 2026, matched to hospitals by NPI from CMS Hospital Enrollments. How we match networks to hospitals Networks change; confirm with your insurer before you go.
Care after a stay at Pearl River County Hospital
Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.
Skilled nursing facilities nearby
- 0.4mi Pearl River Co Nursing Home Poplarville, MS · 105 beds Medicare overall 4 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 3 of 5 · Located in a hospital
- 18mi Lamar Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Lumberton, MS · 120 beds Medicare overall 1 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 1 of 5
- 20mi Resthaven Living Center Bogalusa, LA · 145 beds Medicare overall 2 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 3 of 5
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Dialysis centers nearby See more
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Home health agencies nearby See more
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Hospice care providers nearby See more
- 2.8mi Arden of South MississippiPoplarville, MS · 82% would recommend
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
Doctors at Pearl River County Hospital
15 Medicare-enrolled doctors and other clinicians list this hospital as an affiliation, across 5 specialties.
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Medicare-enrolled specialists with a practice in Poplarville, with addresses, phone numbers and the hospitals they work with.
Size and finances
Medicare cost report · fiscal year ending Sep 2024
As reported by the hospital to CMS; not audited. Operating margin is income from patient care divided by net patient revenue and leaves out investment income and donations. Compare Mississippi hospital finances.
Who owns Pearl River County Hospital
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as Forrest County General Hospital, a non-profit organization.
28 doctors and other clinicians list Pearl River County Hospital as a hospital affiliation in Medicare's clinician directory.
Organizations with 5% or more ownership (directly or through other companies), partnership interests or operational control, as the hospital reported them to Medicare. Records can lag behind recent sales. Individuals are not listed. Who owns America's hospitals.
The area around Pearl River County Hospital
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Primary care: Parts of Pearl River are federally designated health professional shortage areas (2 designations). Highest shortage score 18.
Mental health: Pearl River is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 13.
Dental: Parts of Pearl River are federally designated health professional shortage areas (2 designations). Highest shortage score 18.
Nurse pay: registered nurses in Mississippi earn a median $77,090 a year. Healthcare salaries in Mississippi.
Shortage areas are designated by the Health Resources and Services Administration where there are too few primary care, mental health or dental providers for the population; scores run from 0 to 25 for primary and mental health care and 0 to 26 for dental care, higher meaning greater need. Mississippi shortage areas
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