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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.
Similar to the Kentucky average: 81.3%Sparks Nursing Center is legally operated by Sparks Nursing Center, Inc..
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Kentucky state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 1 | 6 | This facility has 83% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Kentucky assisted living residence (1 vs. KY avg 6).↓ 83% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2025.
| 1 | 6 | This facility has 83% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Kentucky assisted living residence (1 vs. KY avg 6).↓ 83% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
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.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
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1.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Central City's city center to Sparks Nursing Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Sparks Nursing Center is located in Central City, Kentucky.
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The information below is reported by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Inspector General.
| Sunrise of Louisville |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Louisville (Manor Creek) | 94 | Yes | 21 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | 45
Facility
45
KY AVG
10
Rank
#3 / 132 | A- | - |
| Harmony at Tucker Station |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Louisville | 92 | Yes | 44 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | 6
Facility
6
KY AVG
10
Rank
#51 / 132 | A+ | - |
| Sparks Nursing Center |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Central City | 88 | No | 11 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | - | - | 3 |
| Brookdale Murray |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Murray | 83 | Yes | 48 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | 48
Facility
48
KY AVG
10
Rank
#2 / 132 | A+ | - |
| Vitality Living St. Matthews |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Louisville | 70 | Yes | 72 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | 28
Facility
28
KY AVG
10
Rank
#16 / 132 | A+ | - |
Sparks Nursing Center is in the Central City neighborhood of Central City.
Sparks Nursing Center has a walk score of 11. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to KY state health department records, Sparks Nursing Center's license number is 100346.
Sparks Nursing Center's occupancy is 84%.
Sparks Nursing Center has 88 beds.
Sparks Nursing Center is located at 500 E Whitmer St., Central City, KY 42330.
(270) 754-4838 will put you in contact with the team at Sparks Nursing Center.
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