Merit Health Central
Jackson, Mississippi · Hinds CountyCMS #250072
473 BedsNot-for-Profit
Financial Snapshot
-0.1%
Operating Margin
State median: -3.8%
-0.1%
Total Margin
0
Days Cash on Hand
State median: 12
35.8%
Occupancy Rate
State median: 39.2%
Source: CMS Cost Reports (HCRIS)
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Community Context
County Health Indicators
Diabetes16.1%
Obesity47.0%
Uninsured12.9%
PCPs per 10K8.9
Primary Care HPSADental Health HPSAMental Health HPSA
Sources: County Health Rankings, CDC SVI 2022, HRSA HPSA
Nearest Hospitals
| Hospital | Beds | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Baptist Medical Center | 639 | 4.9 mi |
| Select Specialty Hospital - Belhaven | 25 | 4.9 mi |
| University of Mississippi Med Center | 710 | 5.5 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: 2026-03-11.