Quick answers
- Where is Walter B Crook Nursing Facility?
- 840 North Oak Avenue, Ruleville, MS 38771, in Sunflower County, Mississippi.
- What is the phone number of Walter B Crook Nursing Facility?
- (662) 756-2711, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Walter B Crook Nursing Facility?
- Medicare overall rating: 3 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Walter B Crook Nursing Facility been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Walter B Crook Nursing Facility.
- What did inspectors find at Walter B Crook Nursing Facility?
- In its last three inspection cycles (December 8, 2022 to November 13, 2025), Medicare lists 14 health citations; the most serious was level G. 3 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (December 8, 2022 to November 13, 2025), Walter B Crook Nursing Facility had 14 health citations; the most serious was level G (actual harm to residents). 3 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 4.89 hours per resident per day; the Mississippi average is 4.20 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: November 13, 2025 — 7 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 13, 2025 (standard health inspection).
F0686 Level G
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 6 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0690 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”
F0757 Level D
“Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Previous cycle: February 28, 2024 — 4 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: February 28, 2024 (standard health inspection).
F0686 Level G
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0880 Level G
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Infection Control Deficiencies
Show 2 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0640 Level B
“Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.”
F0641 Level B
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
Earlier cycle: December 8, 2022 — 3 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: December 8, 2022 (standard health inspection).
Show 3 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0604 Level D
“Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.”
F0638 Level D
“Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
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Fire safety citations (1)
K0363 Level D
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Mississippi | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.60 | 0.63 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.37 | 1.11 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.92 | 2.46 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.89 | 4.20 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 4.16 | 3.48 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.34 | 0.37 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 30.0% | 44.4% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 42.9% | 36.6% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 60 |
| Average residents per day | 56.5 |
| Takes part in | Medicaid |
| Ownership | Government – state |
| Legal business name | Legal Business Name Not Available |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 2017-10-01 |
| Located inside a hospital | Yes |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 840 North Oak Avenue, Ruleville, MS 38771 |
| County | Sunflower County |
| State | Mississippi |
| Phone | (662) 756‑2711 |
| CMS Certification Number | 25A422 |
| Name in Medicare records | WALTER B CROOK NURSING FACILITY |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Ruleville Community Care Center0.2 mi · Ruleville, MS · 1 of 5 stars
- Cleveland Community Care Center8.8 mi · Cleveland, MS · 3 of 5 stars
- Bolivar Medical Center LTC9.4 mi · Cleveland, MS · 3 of 5 stars
- Delta Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center9.4 mi · Cleveland, MS · 2 of 5 stars
- Diversicare of Shelby19 mi · Shelby, MS · 3 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- North Sunflower Medical Center CAH0.0 mi · Ruleville, MS · Critical Access Hospital
- Bolivar Medical Center9.4 mi · Cleveland, MS · Acute Care Hospital
- South Sunflower County Hospital20 mi · Indianola, MS · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13