The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited November 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
WALTER B CROOK NURSING FACILITY
RULEVILLE, MS · Medicare-certified · 60 beds
In good standing
Government-run
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
Walter B Crook Nursing Facility in Ruleville, MS has an overall 3-star rating. Staffing is strong at 5 stars and 4.80 hours per resident per day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1, but quality measures are low at 1 star; there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.7953 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: November 13, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.7953.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.57
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.32
- Nurse aides
- 2.91
- Weekend nursing
- 4.27
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 27%
Registered nurse turnover: 0%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
10.3%11.8%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%0%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
10.9%4.5%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
5.7%5.3%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
2.1%9.8%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
16.1%17.9%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—12.7%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
12.8%9.8%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
4.5%3.5%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
6.9%3.9%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—92.7%—
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited February 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited November 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited November 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide needed care and help with daily activities for residents who could not do them on their own. Cited November 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 677 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(2) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Occupancy
- 56.3 residents on an average day (94% of 60 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 8 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.