Walter B Crook Nursing Facility
A Medicare-certified nursing home in Ruleville, MS with 60 certified beds. Ownership: government, state. CMS rates it 3 of 5 overall (average).
- Health inspections3 of 5
- Staffing5 of 5
- Quality measures1 of 5
- Long-stay quality1 of 5
This home against the U.S. average
| Measure | This home | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 3 of 5 | 2.8 of 5 |
| Staffing | 5 of 5 | 2.9 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 1 of 5 | 3.6 of 5 |
| RN hours per resident per day | 0.57 | 0.685 |
| Deficiencies, latest survey | 7 | 9.2 |
Source: CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System, file processed Jul 1, 2026; U.S. averages across all 14,693 certified homes. The inspection rating compares homes within their state; staffing and quality use national thresholds.
Facility details
- CMS Certification Number25A422
- Address840 North Oak Avenue, Ruleville, MS, 38771
- CountySunflower
- OwnershipGovernment, state
- Certified beds60
- Residents per day, average56
- Phone(662) 756-2711
Inspections, fines and penalties
- Deficiencies, latest survey7 (U.S. average 9.2)
- From complaints0
- FinesNone on record
- Payment denials and other penalties0
Survey cycles
| Survey | Date | Standard | Complaint | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latest (cycle 1) | Nov 13, 2025 | 7 | 0 | 43 |
Source: The deficiency score weights each citation by scope and severity; a higher score is worse.
0.57 registered-nurse hours per resident per day
Source: Reported RN hours from CMS Payroll-Based Journal, file processed Jul 1, 2026.
What the record shows
Walter B Crook Nursing Facility is a Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility in Ruleville, MS (CCN 25A422) operating under government - state ownership, with 60 certified beds and an average daily census of about 56 residents. CMS assigned it a 3-star Overall rating on the Five-Star Quality Rating System (average), built from a 3/5 Health Inspection component, a 5/5 Staffing component, and a 1/5 Quality Measures component. This page uses 14,693 Medicare-certified nursing-home records from CMS Care Compare, with NPPES context where available. Every figure is traceable in the methodology.
On compliance, CMS records show 7 total deficiencies on the most recent survey cycle - the national average is 9.2 deficiencies per facility, so Walter B Crook Nursing Facility currently sits at or below that baseline. RN staffing is 0.57 hours per resident per day, which is 17% below the national average of 0.685 hours, a CMS-reported figure derived from payroll-based journal (PBJ) submissions.
Use the rating breakdown and inspection cycles above to look past the single headline star, the Overall rating is a weighted composite, and facilities with identical headline stars can have very different underlying Health Inspection or Quality Measures profiles. Important: PlainDoctor presents CMS Five-Star Quality Rating data exactly as published at data.cms.gov (file processed Jul 1, 2026) and does not calculate custom scores or rankings. This page is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a placement recommendation, or a substitute for visiting the facility in person. Before selecting a nursing home for yourself or a family member, read the full CMS survey reports, tour the property, interview staff, and consult licensed clinicians and elder-care advisors about medical and financial implications.
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Common questions
What is Walter B Crook Nursing Facility's overall CMS rating?
Walter B Crook Nursing Facility has a 3-star overall CMS rating (Average). Health inspection: 3/5. Staffing: 5/5. Quality measures: 1/5.
How many beds does Walter B Crook Nursing Facility have?
Walter B Crook Nursing Facility has 60 Medicare-certified beds with an average of 56 residents per day.
What are CMS Five-Star ratings?
CMS rates nursing homes on a 1-5 star scale based on health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. Five stars means much above average; one star means much below average. Ratings are updated monthly based on the most recent survey data.
How does Walter B Crook Nursing Facility's staffing compare to the national average?
Walter B Crook Nursing Facility has 0.57 RN hours per resident per day, which is 17% below the national average of 0.685 hours.
How many deficiencies does Walter B Crook Nursing Facility have?
Walter B Crook Nursing Facility has 7 total deficiencies, which is at or below the national average of 9.2.
Who owns Walter B Crook Nursing Facility?
Walter B Crook Nursing Facility is operated under Government - State ownership. The facility has 60 certified beds and is located in Ruleville, Mississippi.
Source: CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Jul 1, 2026 (data.cms.gov); facility identified by CMS Certification Number 25A422. A directory of public records, not medical advice: visit the home and read its survey reports before deciding.
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