Cycle 1
Health 2025-05-14 · Fire 2025-05-14
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (4 deficiencies)
Sparta, TN
Life Care Center Of Sparta
4-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 3 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
508 Mose Drive, Sparta, TN
(931) 738-9430
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
5 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
100
Certified beds
Average residents
75
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Life Care Centers Of America
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2000-10-18
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.37
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.11
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.07
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.97
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
55%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
34%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.9 |
1.6
0.3 pts worse
|
1.9
About the same
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.4 |
1.6
0.2 pts better
|
1.8
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
89.9%
10.1 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
94.5%
5.5 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 5.3% |
3.6%
1.7 pts worse
|
3.3%
2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 3.8% |
11.8%
8 pts better
|
11.4%
7.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.7% |
6.2%
0.5 pts worse
|
5.4%
1.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 43.1% |
32.2%
10.9 pts worse
|
19.6%
23.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 5.1% |
18.1%
13 pts better
|
16.7%
11.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.5% |
0.1%
0.4 pts worse
|
0.1%
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 12.1% |
19.9%
7.8 pts better
|
16.3%
4.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 10.5% |
15.3%
4.8 pts better
|
14.9%
4.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.7% |
0.9%
0.8 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.4% |
1.9%
0.5 pts worse
|
1.7%
0.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 29.0% |
20.2%
8.8 pts worse
|
19.8%
9.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.5% |
5.4%
0.9 pts better
|
5.1%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.5% |
79.6%
18.9 pts better
|
81.7%
16.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 11.8% |
11.2%
0.6 pts worse
|
12.0%
0.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.7% |
1.6%
0.9 pts better
|
1.6%
0.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 93.0% |
79.8%
13.2 pts better
|
79.7%
13.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 29.6% |
22.2%
7.4 pts worse
|
23.9%
5.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2019-11-14 · Fire 2019-11-14
0 health deficiencies
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2018-12-12 · Fire 2018-12-12
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-14
E30 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2025-06-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-14
E36 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2025-06-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-14
E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2025-06-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-14
E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2025-06-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-14
K908 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program.
Corrected 2025-06-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-14
K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2025-06-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-11-14
E32 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Corrected 2019-12-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-11-14
K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2019-12-27
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-14
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-06-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-14
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-03-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-14
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-06-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-12-12
F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2019-01-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-12-12
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2019-01-11
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Preston, Forrest
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Cross, Cindy
Corporate Officer · Individual
Developers Investment Company Inc
General Partnership Interest · Organization
Life Care Centers Of America, Inc.
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Morris, Latessa
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Preston, Forrest
Limited Partnership Interest · Individual
Thurmond, Joan
Corporate Officer · Individual
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