Nhc Healthcare, Sparta
34 Gracey St · Sparta, TN · 38583 · 9318362211
96 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: National Healthcare Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.73 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.70 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.22 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 39% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (7 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 26, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025
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 July 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F June 11, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 26, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected July 26, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 30, 2019
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 19, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 445130 · certified since October 9, 1979. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.