Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
LIFE CARE CENTER OF SPARTA
SPARTA, TN · 100 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey August 12, 2026
CMS Certification Number 445421 · first certified October 2000
Ownership
Operated by LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · For profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within TN
9 citations — more than 54% of the 303 certified nursing homes in TN. Compared within TN rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 1 citation; the earlier surveys on file averaged 4. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens November 2027 — about 12 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was August 2026. Facilities in TN are typically surveyed 15–44 months after the last one (median 32), measured over 322 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to about three years in Virginia. How the window is measured
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Emergency preparedness
5 of the 9 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
3 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 9 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in TN, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the TN figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 9 |
| Median facility in TN | 8 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| November 14, 2019 | 2 |
| May 14, 2025 | 6 |
| August 12, 2026 | 1 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | 2 | 2025-05-14 |
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | 1 | 2025-05-14 |
| E-0032 | Provide primary/alternate means for communication. | 1 | 2019-11-14 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 1 | 2026-08-12 |
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | 1 | 2025-05-14 |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | 1 | 2025-05-14 |
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | 1 | 2025-05-14 |
| K-0908 | Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program. | 1 | 2025-05-14 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 5
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 3
- Smoke Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 5 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 3 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
August 12, 2026 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 11, 2026) |
May 14, 2025 — 6 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 16, 2025) |
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 16, 2025) |
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 16, 2025) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 16, 2025) |
| K-0908 | Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 16, 2025) |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 16, 2025) |
November 14, 2019 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0032 | Provide primary/alternate means for communication. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 27, 2019) |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 27, 2019) |
Reflects the CMS posting of October 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.