LIFE CARE CENTER OF SPARTA
508 MOSE DRIVE, Sparta, TN 38583
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How LIFE CARE CENTER OF SPARTA Compares
LIFE CARE CENTER OF SPARTA is a 100-bed for-profit nursing facility in Sparta, Tennessee. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Tennessee average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (5 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (2.6%) is below the Tennessee average of 16.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 100 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 73% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Sparta, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Tennessee average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 2.6% — better than the Tennessee average of 16.8% (84% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.4% — better than the Tennessee average of 3.4% (31% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.0% — better than the Tennessee average of 5.0% (60% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 34.2% — worse than the Tennessee average of 22.5% (52% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Tennessee averages across 303 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask LIFE CARE CENTER OF SPARTA
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LIFE CARE CENTER OF SPARTA with other nursing homes in Sparta.
How is LIFE CARE CENTER OF SPARTA addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help LIFE CARE CENTER OF SPARTA keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 2.6% here versus 16.8% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help LIFE CARE CENTER OF SPARTA keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.4% here versus 3.4% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at LIFE CARE CENTER OF SPARTA?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains LIFE CARE CENTER OF SPARTA's rating advantage in Sparta?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at LIFE CARE CENTER OF SPARTA?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Sparta
Sparta sits in White County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.2% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Tennessee as a whole (16.4% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 5,485 (20.2%)
- Median age
- 43.3 years
- Median household income
- $44,282
- Median home value
- $124,800
Demographics for White County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Sparta.
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