Nursing homes › Tennessee › Life Care Center of Sparta
508 Mose Drive, Sparta, TN 38583 · 9317389430 · 100 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Life Care Centers of America, a group operating 194 facilities in 26 states. Group record: average rating 3.4/5, 14 abuse citation icons, 3 facilities on the Special Focus list, $3,697,816 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (3.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.77 (Tennessee median: 3.64). RN hours: 0.40. Weekend total: 3.39. Nursing staff turnover: 39%.
All-time on record: 5 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-14 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-16 |
| 2025-05-14 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-05 |
| 2025-05-14 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-16 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CROSS, CINDY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/03/1994 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/21/2000 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/03/2000 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 445421. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.