Nhc Healthcare, Sparta
Sparta, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445130) · 96 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (931) 836-2211 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
NHC Healthcare, Sparta has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Tennessee state average of 3.0. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
NHC Healthcare, Sparta reports total nurse staffing of 3.69 hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.7%.
NHC Healthcare, Sparta has no federal fines on record and no payment denials listed by CMS. The facility does not carry the CMS abuse icon and is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
About this facility
NHC Healthcare, Sparta is a 96-certified-bed nursing home in Sparta, White County, Tennessee, with an average of 92.3 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since October 9, 1979.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Tennessee state average of 3.0. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.69 hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.7%.
Regarding the penalty record: CMS lists no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and there are no payment denials on record.
This facility does not carry the CMS abuse icon, and it is not listed under the CMS Special Focus Facility program according to the provided data.
NHC Healthcare, Sparta is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain, which operates 69 facilities nationwide with an average chain rating of 4.0 stars. There has been no change of ownership at this facility in the last 12 months, per CMS data.
Source: CMS 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?
NHC Healthcare, Sparta has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Tennessee state average of 3.0.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, the facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.69 hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5; nursing turnover is 36.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS lists no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, this facility does not carry the CMS abuse icon and is not listed as a Special Focus Facility in the provided data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 96 certified beds and an average of 92.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain, which operates 69 facilities with an average rating of 4.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since October 9, 1979.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3, 3, 4, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9318362211 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9318362211 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions 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/445130?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.