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Sparks Nursing Center
Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Central City, KY
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Sparks Nursing Center

Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Central City, KY
500 E Whitmer St, Central City, KY 42330 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
Sparks Nursing Center accepts Medicaid.
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Overview of Sparks Nursing Center

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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.

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Bed community size
88-bed community Rank #145 / 341Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 145th out of 341 homes in Kentucky for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Kentucky facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Kentucky that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 11 / 100 Rank #362 / 403Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 362nd out of 403 homes in Kentucky for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Kentucky facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Kentucky that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
84%
Rank #111 / 168Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 111th out of 168 homes in Kentucky for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Kentucky average, with its Statewide rank out of 168. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Kentucky that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Similar to the Kentucky average: 81.3%
Occupied beds
74 / 88
Average occupied beds in Kentucky homes 80 beds

License Details

Facility TypePersonal Care Home
StatusActive
CountyMuhlenberg
License Number100346

Ownership & Operating Entity

Sparks Nursing Center is legally operated by Sparks Nursing Center, Inc.

Safety & Compliance

Grab Bars
Emergency SystemsYes

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicaid

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Additional Policies & Features

Admission CriteriaMust meet regulation guidelines for personal care home

Amenities & Lifestyle

Salon
Dining
Laundry
ActivitiesA resident council meets monthly, and weekly church services are available
Specific ProgramsWeekly Church Services
Volunteer Program
Touring HoursMonday - Friday8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Monday - Friday8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Monday - Friday8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Monday - Friday8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Monday - Friday8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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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.

Since 2025 · 1 year of data 1 deficiency 3 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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.

Since 2025 vs. Kentucky state average
Overall vs. KY average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Kentucky average:
• Total deficiencies (83% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (80% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityKY Averagevs. KY Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 16 This facility has 83% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Kentucky nursing home (1 vs. KY avg 6).↓ 83% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.31.5 This facility has 80% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Kentucky nursing home (0.3 vs. KY avg 1.5).↓ 80% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityKY Averagevs. KY Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 34 This facility has had 25% fewer total inspections than the Kentucky average (3 vs. KY avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 25% fewer
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Address 1.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Central City's city center to Sparks Nursing Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sparks Nursing Center

Is Sparks Nursing Center in a walkable area?

Sparks Nursing Center has a walk score of 11. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Sparks Nursing Center?

According to KY state health department records, Sparks Nursing Center's license number is 100346.

What is the occupancy rate at Sparks Nursing Center?

Sparks Nursing Center's occupancy is 84%.

Are pets allowed at Sparks Nursing Center?

No, Sparks Nursing Center has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Sparks Nursing Center have?

Sparks Nursing Center has 88 beds.

Has Sparks Nursing Center had any deficiencies?

Sparks Nursing Center has had 1 reported deficiency since 2025 according to records from Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS).

What is the address of Sparks Nursing Center?

Sparks Nursing Center is located at 500 E Whitmer St, Central City, KY 42330.

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