CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 4451302026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Nhc Healthcare, Sparta

34 Gracey St · Sparta, TN 38583 · White County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★☆☆3/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds96CMS provider file
Recent citation rows19current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
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01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12025-06-1142025-06-117
Cycle 22024-02-2922024-02-292
Cycle 32019-10-3012019-10-303
02 / CITATION DETAIL

19 rows in the current release

0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 0 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2025-06-11 · FIREE0020Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-26
2025-06-11 · FIREE0030Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-26
2025-06-11 · FIREE0039Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-26
2025-06-11 · HEALTHF0578Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-26
2025-06-11 · HEALTHF0600Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-26 · complaint
2025-06-11 · HEALTHF0695Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-26
2025-06-11 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-26
2025-06-11 · HEALTHF0925Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-26
2025-06-11 · FIREK0345Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-26
2025-06-11 · FIREK0363Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-26
2025-06-11 · FIREK0521Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-26
2025-06-11 · FIREK0918Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-26
2024-02-29 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-28
2024-02-29 · FIREK0271Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-29
2024-02-29 · FIREK0321Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-05
2019-10-30 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-11-19
2019-10-30 · FIREK0353Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-11-12
2019-10-30 · FIREK0919Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-11-04
2019-10-30 · FIREK0920Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-11-04
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file.
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • MORGAN STANLEY INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS LLCOrganization · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/08/2024
  • NHC/DELAWARE INCOrganization · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2000
  • BIDWELL, GREGORYIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2000
  • BIDWELL, GREGORYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2000
  • NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2000
  • NHC-OP LPOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2000
  • BIDWELL, GREGORYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2000
  • BOULDIN, ALICIAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/24/2006
  • DODSON, VICKIIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2019
  • DUTTRY, PHILLIPIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/08/2024
  • KIDD, BRIANIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2017
  • USSERY, ROBERTIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2000
  • VOLLMER, DONALDIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/01/2016
  • BLACKROCK INCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/20/2010
  • NATIONAL HEALTH CORPORATIONOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/02/2025
  • NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/25/2025
  • VANGUARD GROUP INCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/30/2006
  • DODSON, VICKIIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2019

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours3.69per resident day
RN hours0.66per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.31per resident day
Staff turnover36.7%CMS reported field
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