10 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (3 deficiencies)
Sparta, NC
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $418,422 in total fines with 10 recent health deficiencies with 10 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
179 Combs Street, Sparta, NC
(336) 372-2441
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
90
Certified beds
Average residents
73
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Simcha Hyman & Naftali Zanziper
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1987-06-23
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.30
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.48
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.20
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.87
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
50%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
58%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.2 |
1.8
0.6 pts better
|
1.9
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.9 |
1.8
2.1 pts worse
|
1.8
2.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 89.0% |
91.5%
2.5 pts worse
|
93.4%
4.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
94.1%
5.9 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 | 7.7% |
3.6%
4.1 pts worse
|
3.3%
4.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 3.2% |
4.8%
1.6 pts better
|
11.4%
8.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 17.7% |
7.2%
10.5 pts worse
|
5.4%
12.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 45.0% |
21.6%
23.4 pts worse
|
19.6%
25.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 27.1% |
15.0%
12.1 pts worse
|
16.7%
10.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.0%
About the same
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 33.7% |
21.5%
12.2 pts worse
|
16.3%
17.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 24.7% |
16.8%
7.9 pts worse
|
14.9%
9.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.6% |
0.9%
0.3 pts better
|
1.0%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.4% |
2.6%
2.2 pts better
|
1.7%
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 23.9% |
21.2%
2.7 pts worse
|
19.8%
4.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.1% |
6.0%
1.9 pts better
|
5.1%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 58.7% |
79.9%
21.2 pts worse
|
81.7%
23 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 30.5% |
13.2%
17.3 pts worse
|
12.0%
18.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.5%
1.5 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 76.8% |
78.1%
1.3 pts worse
|
79.7%
2.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 23.1% |
22.9%
0.2 pts worse
|
23.9%
0.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (9 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-09-01
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2025-09-01
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2025-09-01
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-09-01
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-09-01
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2025-09-01
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-09-01
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-09-01
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2025-09-01
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-09-01
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-06-05
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2024-06-05
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-06-05
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-12-15
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2022-12-15
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2022-12-15
Inspection history
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2025-06-13
Health
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected 2025-06-13
Health
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected 2025-06-13
Health
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected 2025-06-13
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2025-06-13
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-06-13
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-05-22
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-05-22
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-05-22
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-05-22
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-10-25
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-09-20
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-08-29
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-08-29
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-08-29
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-05-04
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-05-04
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-05-04
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2024-05-04
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-05-04
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2024-05-04
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2024-05-04
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-05-04
Health
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected 2024-05-04
Health
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected 2024-05-04
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-05-04
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-05-04
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-05-04
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2024-05-04
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-05-04
Health
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected 2024-05-04
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2024-05-04
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2024-05-04
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2024-05-04
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2024-05-04
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-08-03
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2023-08-03
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-08-03
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2023-08-03
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-10-28
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2022-10-28
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2022-10-28
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2022-10-28
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2022-10-28
Health
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected 2022-10-28
Health
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected 2022-10-28
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2022-10-28
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-10-28
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2022-10-28
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2022-10-28
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2022-10-28
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2022-10-28
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2022-10-28
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2022-10-28
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2022-10-28
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $102,102
Fine
Payment Denial · denial start 2025-05-08 · 36 days
36 day denial
Fine · fine $16,055
Fine
Fine · fine $197,071
Fine
Fine · fine $103,194
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
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