Walter B Crook Nursing Facility
840 North Oak Avenue · Ruleville, MS · 38771 · 6627562711
60 certified beds Government - State Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.20 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.71 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.39 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 31% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G November 13, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G February 28, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G February 28, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 22, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B February 28, 2024
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected March 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B February 28, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 8, 2022
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected January 9, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 8, 2022
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected January 9, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 8, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 9, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 25A422 · certified since October 1, 2017. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.