WALTER B CROOK NURSING FACILITY
840 NORTH OAK AVENUE, Ruleville, MS 38771
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Care Quality Indicators
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How WALTER B CROOK NURSING FACILITY Compares
WALTER B CROOK NURSING FACILITY is a 60-bed government-owned nursing facility in Ruleville, Mississippi. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Mississippi average of 2.7 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while quality measures (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the Mississippi average of 3.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 60 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Ruleville, the local average is 2.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Mississippi average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.3% — better than the Mississippi average of 22.1% (44% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Mississippi average of 3.1% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.8% — worse than the Mississippi average of 6.7% (31% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Mississippi averages across 202 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask WALTER B CROOK NURSING FACILITY
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WALTER B CROOK NURSING FACILITY with other nursing homes in Ruleville.
How is WALTER B CROOK NURSING FACILITY addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help WALTER B CROOK NURSING FACILITY keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 12.3% here versus 22.1% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help WALTER B CROOK NURSING FACILITY keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 3.1% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does WALTER B CROOK NURSING FACILITY maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 60 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WALTER B CROOK NURSING FACILITY?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains WALTER B CROOK NURSING FACILITY's rating advantage in Ruleville?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Ruleville
Ruleville sits in Sunflower County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.5% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Mississippi as a whole (15.9% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 3,475 (13.5%)
- Median age
- 36.3 years
- Median household income
- $31,515
- Median home value
- $86,300
Demographics for Sunflower County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Ruleville.
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