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Nursing homes in White County, Tennessee
There are 2 certified nursing homes in White County, Tennessee, with 196 beds between them.
0% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 12 health deficiencies over three cycles, 6.1 per 100 beds against 12.7 statewide.
No fines are listed for facilities in the county in the period covered.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | White County | Tennessee | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 303 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 0% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 6.1 | 12.7 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $0 | $7.4M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Center of Sparta | Sparta | 100 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 14 May 2025 |
| Nhc Healthcare, Sparta | Sparta | 96 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 7.3 | — | 11 Jun 2025 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 2 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 2 |
| F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | 1 |
| F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | 1 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 1 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 2 |
Chains present: Life Care Centers Of America (1), National Healthcare Corporation (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in White County, Tennessee?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 196 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in White County have the highest CMS ratings?
Life Care Center of Sparta (5 stars), Nhc Healthcare, Sparta (3 stars)
How do White County nursing homes compare with Tennessee?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 6.1 per 100 beds against 12.7 statewide.