Occupancy rate
84%
In line with Kentucky average
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Assisted Living in Kentucky
Sparks Nursing Center
Assisted Living in Kentucky
Sparks Nursing Center
Cherish every moment of your best years at Sparks Nursing Center, a dedicated community in Central City, KY, offering assisted living and memory care. The community hasbeautiful and secure accommodations, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety. A compassionate and well-trained team also provides top-notch care for their daily living activities and unique needs around the clock.
Promoting engagement and an active lifestyle, a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted. To avoid confusion and foster familiarity, mealtimes are scheduled accordingly with delightful and well-balanced dining options served to meet residents’ dietary needs. The community is a good option for those looking to enjoy the best of their golden years beyond memory loss, accompanied by its top-notch services and well-maintained amenities.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
88
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
84.1%
Residents per day
74
Occupancy rate
84.1%
Residents per day
74
88-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 11 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Occupancy
In line with Kentucky averageOccupied beds
74 / 88
Average residents
80 per day
Facility TypePersonal Care Home
StatusActive
CountyMUHLENBERG
License Number100346
Sparks Nursing Center is legally operated by Sparks Nursing Center, Inc..
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Types of Care at Sparks Nursing Center
Assisted Living
Inspection History
In Kentucky, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Inspector General is the regulatory authority that conducts inspections and investigates complaints in all long-term care homes.
3 visits/inspections
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Latest inspection
Date
October 6, 2025
Complaint Investigation1 deficiency
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Kentucky average: 6 deficiencies
Inspection Report Summary for Sparks Nursing Center
The most recent inspection on October 6, 2025, found no deficiencies related to the complaint investigation conducted at that time. Earlier inspections showed mostly clean results, though the August 27, 2025 survey identified a deficiency involving improper labeling and storage of food items in the kitchen, which could affect resident safety. Prior complaint investigations were unsubstantiated, with no deficiencies issued. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. The inspection history suggests generally good compliance with occasional isolated issues related to food storage.
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