Walter B Crook Nursing Facility
Ruleville, MS · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 25A422) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (662) 756-2711 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Walter B Crook Nursing Facility has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Mississippi state average of about 2.76. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Walter B Crook Nursing Facility reports total nurse staffing of about 4.8 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.57 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 27.0%.
Walter B Crook Nursing Facility has no federal fines on record and no payment denials, according to CMS data. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility.
About this facility
Walter B Crook Nursing Facility is a state government-owned nursing home in Ruleville, Sunflower County, Mississippi, certified for Medicaid since October 2017. The facility has 60 certified beds and an average daily census of 56.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Walter B Crook holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average (Mississippi's average overall rating is 2.76). Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 1 star, and staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 4.80 hours per resident per day, with 0.57 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 27.0%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation noted in the data provided.
No chain affiliation is listed in the data provided, and there has been no change of ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Nursing Home Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the facility and on the Care Compare website before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Walter B Crook Nursing Facility has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Mississippi state average of about 2.76.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility's CMS provider type is listed as Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.80 hours per resident per day, with 0.57 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing turnover rate of 27.0%; its staffing star rating is 5 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is present in the CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Walter B Crook Nursing Facility has 60 certified beds with an average daily census of 56.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a state government entity, and no chain affiliation is listed in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on October 1, 2017.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS reports an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspection (3 stars), quality measures/QM (1 star), and staffing (5 stars) — which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify short-term rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 6627562711 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information isn't in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 6627562711 to arrange a tour and verify details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/25A422?state=MS.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.