Nursing homes › Tennessee › Nhc Healthcare, Sparta
34 Gracey St, Sparta, TN 38583 · 9318362211 · 96 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with National Healthcare Corporation, a group operating 69 facilities in 8 states. Group record: average rating 3.9/5, 3 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $990,754 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.9/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.69 (Tennessee median: 3.64). RN hours: 0.66. Weekend total: 3.31. Nursing staff turnover: 37%.
All-time on record: 7 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-11 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2025-07-26 |
| 2025-06-11 | 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 | Health | corrected 2025-07-26 |
| 2025-06-11 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-26 |
| 2025-06-11 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-26 |
| 2025-06-11 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-26 |
| 2024-02-29 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-28 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MORGAN STANLEY INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS LLC | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/08/2024 |
| NHC/DELAWARE INC | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2000 |
| BIDWELL, GREGORY | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2000 |
| BIDWELL, GREGORY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2000 |
| NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2000 |
| NHC-OP LP | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2000 |
| BIDWELL, GREGORY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2000 |
| BOULDIN, ALICIA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/24/2006 |
| DODSON, VICKI | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2019 |
| DUTTRY, PHILLIP | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/08/2024 |
| KIDD, BRIAN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2017 |
| USSERY, ROBERT | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2000 |
| VOLLMER, DONALD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2016 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 445130. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.