Life Care Center Of Sparta
Sparta, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445421) · 100 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (931) 738-9430 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center of Sparta has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars, with a 5-star health inspection rating and a 2-star staffing rating.
Life Care Center of Sparta reports 3.77 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 38.6% and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.
Life Care Center of Sparta has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Life Care Center of Sparta is a for-profit nursing home in Sparta, White County, Tennessee, certified for 100 beds with an average of 72.5 residents. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and has been federally certified since October 2000.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars, its quality measure rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.77 per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
There is no abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility designation associated with this facility in the provided data.
Life Care Center of Sparta is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.4 stars. There has been no ownership change in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Life Care Center of Sparta has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.77 hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 2 and a nursing turnover rate of 38.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 100 beds and has an average daily population of 72.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Life Care Centers of America chain, which includes 194 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since October 18, 2000.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall rating plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — each on a 1-to-5-star scale; this facility scores 5 overall, 5 for health inspections, 2 for staffing, and 4 for quality measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 9317389430 and verify on Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9317389430 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445421?state=TN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.