Life Care Center of Sparta
508 Mose Drive · Sparta, TN · 38583 · 9317389430
100 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Centers of America
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- 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: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.70 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.39 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.15 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 39% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (5 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 16, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2018
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected January 11, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2018
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 11, 2019 · Infection Control
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 445421 · certified since October 18, 2000. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.