Inspection Reports for
Sparks Nursing Center
500 E Whitmer St., Central City, KY 42330, KY, 42330
Back to Facility ProfileDeficiencies (last 1 years)
Deficiencies (over 1 years)
1 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
79% better than Kentucky average
Kentucky average: 4.7 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
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Census
Latest occupancy rate
74 residents
Based on a October 2025 inspection.
Occupancy over time
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 74
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Oct 6, 2025
Visit Reason
A complaint survey investigating KY00047239 was conducted.
Complaint Details
Complaint investigation KY00047239 was concluded with no deficiencies issued.
Findings
No deficiencies were issued related to the complaint investigation KY00047239.
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Sample Size: 1
Supplemental Residents: 0
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 75
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Aug 27, 2025
Visit Reason
A Relicensure and Complaint Survey investigating multiple complaint IDs was conducted from 08/25/2025 to 08/27/2025 at Sparks Nursing Center.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was concluded on 08/27/2025 with no deficiencies issued for some complaint IDs. The deficiency related to food storage was identified during the survey.
Findings
No deficiencies were issued related to several complaint IDs. However, a deficiency was found regarding improper labeling and storage of food items in the kitchen, which posed a potential risk to 75 residents. The facility failed to store food in accordance with professional standards.
Deficiencies (1)
Facility failed to store food properly; food items were not dated, covered, or sealed to prevent contamination, risking resident safety.
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Survey Census: 75
Sample Size: 12
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Steele | Administrator | Named in relation to in-service training on food labeling and storage, and responsible for monitoring compliance. |
| Jennifer Steele | Administrator | Will perform random checks in food storage areas to ensure compliance with professional standards. |
| Dietary Manager | Interviewed regarding food labeling and storage practices. |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 75
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Mar 27, 2025
Visit Reason
A complaint survey was conducted to investigate multiple complaint allegations identified by their KY numbers, initiated on 2025-03-26 and concluded on 2025-03-27.
Complaint Details
The complaint survey investigated KY00045506, KY00045162, KY00045017, KY00044904, KY00044819, KY00044308, KY00043673, KY00043677, and KY00043912. No deficiencies were found.
Findings
No deficient practice was identified related to the complaint allegations investigated during the survey.
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Sample Size: 11
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