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Nhc Healthcare, Sparta
34 Gracey St, Sparta, TN 38583
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 96 beds, Nhc Healthcare, Sparta serves Sparta in White County, Tennessee and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1979.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Tennessee median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 7 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 2, 1 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 7.3 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 12.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Tennessee median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 36.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | White Co. median | Tennessee median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 7 | 7 | 13 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 7.3 | 7.3 | 12.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 36.7% | 38.6% | 50.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 in the county, 303 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Tennessee average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 11 Jun 2025, 29 Feb 2024.
Severity mix: D ×6 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Jul 2025 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2024 |
| 30 Oct 2019 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 19 Nov 2019 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Tennessee average. Turnover: nursing staff 36.7%, RNs 18.8%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Tennessee median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 11.2% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 7.5% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 13.0% | 15.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.0% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 17.3% | 15.6% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Nhc Healthcare-Sparta Llc. Chain: National Healthcare Corporation (69 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Institutional Advisors LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/08/2024 |
| Nhc/Delaware Inc | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2000 |
| National Healthcare Corporation | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2000 |
| Nhc-Op LP | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2000 |
| Blackrock Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/20/2010 |
| National Health Corporation | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/02/2025 |
| National Healthcare Corporation | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/25/2025 |
| Vanguard Group Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/30/2006 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in White County
| 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 |
All 2 facilities in White County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Nhc Healthcare, Sparta been cited for?
7 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Tennessee median is 13 per facility.
Has Nhc Healthcare, Sparta been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Nhc Healthcare, Sparta compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day against a Tennessee median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Nhc Healthcare, Sparta?
It is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Morgan Stanley Institutional Advisors LLC, Nhc/Delaware Inc and National Healthcare Corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Nhc Healthcare, Sparta last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 Jun 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 11 Jun 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.