Total health inspections
2
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on May 2025
Mix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
The Bridge Assisted Living at Life Care Center of Sparta
Assisted Living Home
The Bridge Assisted Living at Life Care Center of Sparta
Assisted Living Home
The Bridge Assisted Living at Life Care Center of Sparta offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. It provides a supportive environment with personalized assistance for seniors who need help with daily activities. The facility is designed to enhance the living experience for both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care residents.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
60
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
62.6%
Residents per day (avg)
69
Occupancy rate
62.6%
Residents per day (avg)
69
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Flexible care needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
47% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
27 days
Private pay
47% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
6% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
1 years
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Partnership
Home revenue
$12.4M
Operating loss
-$530.6K
Proprietary home
Partnership
Home revenue
$12,366,207.00
Operating loss
$-530,579.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.9M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$7.0M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$12.9M
60-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
25 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
About this community
License Status
LicensedFacility Type
Assisted Care Living Facility
License Date
August 21, 2000
License Expiration
May 21, 2026
Additional licensing details
License number:
00000208
CMS Certification Number:
445421
Awards:
Best Nursing Home
Ownership & operating entity
The Bridge Assisted Living at Life Care Center of Sparta is administrated by Justin Freeman.
Owner name:
SPARTA MEDICAL INVESTORS LIMITED PARTNER
Safety & Compliance
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
All Levels of Care
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Assisted Living, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
Religious Services
Yes
Inspection History
In Tennessee, the Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities performs unannounced inspections and investigations to ensure facilities provide high-quality resident care.
Latest inspection
Date:July 24, 2024
0 enforcement actions
Penalties or interventions imposed by state regulators when facilities do not comply with quality, safety or regulatory standards.
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The information below is reported by the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities.
The Bridge Assisted Living at Life Care Center of Sparta
-39%
-9%
-14%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
TN 38583
100
No
-
MORRIS, LATESSA
62.6%
$12,101,272.00
$5,858,174.00
48.4%
69.10
3.2981
5
-39%-9%-14%-
Job Haines Home
-21%
+63%
-41%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
HC
Home Care
HC
Hospice Care
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Bloomfield
40
No
85
HAVERON, NOREEN
45.5%
$13,340,016.00
$10,214,151.00
76.6%
36.90
6.3081
4
-21%+63%-41%Studio / 1 Bed / Private / Semi-Private Rooms
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AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Conroe
16
No
27
VILLAGE CHANGE LLC
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Private / Semi-Private Suite
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AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Conroe
12
No
8
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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10
No
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
The Bridge Assisted Living at Life Care Center of Sparta
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
TN 38583
Bed Count:
100
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
MORRIS, LATESSA
CCN:
445421
Occupancy:
62.6%
Home Revenue:
$12,101,272.00
Payroll Costs:
$5,858,174.00
Payroll %:
48.4%
Avg Residents/Day:
69.10
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.2981
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
5
RN share vs State Avg:
-39%
-39%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-9%
-9%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-14%
-14%
Job Haines Home
Type of care:
AL
HC
HC
SNF
Community:
Bloomfield
Bed Count:
40
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
HAVERON, NOREEN
CCN:
315392
Occupancy:
45.5%
Home Revenue:
$13,340,016.00
Payroll Costs:
$10,214,151.00
Payroll %:
76.6%
Avg Residents/Day:
36.90
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
6.3081
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
4
RN share vs State Avg:
-21%
-21%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+63%
+63%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-41%
-41%
Bed Options:
Studio / 1 Bed / Private / Semi-Private Rooms
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
114
Total Staff
111
Employees
3
Contractors
31,851
Total Hours (Quarter)
45
Avg Staff/Day
7.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 9.8 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 19 | 9.4 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 44 | 7.6 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
3 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
73 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
5 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
24 staff
6.8hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
1 staff
3.8hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
1 staff
6.4hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
5 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
2 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.3%
of total hours from contractors
89 contractor hours this quarter
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 44 | 0 | 44 | 13,813 | 91 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 19 | 0 | 19 | 6,236 | 91 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,674 | 91 | 100% | 7.1 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,472 | 73 | 80% | 7.2 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,166 | 68 | 75% | 9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,109 | 78 | 86% | 6.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,085 | 91 | 100% | 9.8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 616 | 56 | 62% | 7.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 566 | 64 | 70% | 6.6 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 552 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 451 | 61 | 67% | 7.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 6 | 0 | 6 | 442 | 68 | 75% | 5.1 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 439 | 59 | 65% | 7.4 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 422 | 58 | 64% | 7.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 421 | 53 | 58% | 7.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 417 | 65 | 71% | 6.4 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 2 | 0 | 2 | 409 | 51 | 56% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 367 | 46 | 51% | 8 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 106 | 28 | 31% | 3.8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 45 | 3 | 3% | 15 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 44 | 6 | 7% | 7.3 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
5
Citations per inspection
2.5
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 5 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
In line with State averageState average: N/A
Serious Health citations
0
0
In line with State averageState average: N/A
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
5 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation
May 14, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
May 14, 2025
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
May 14, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Dec 12, 2018
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Life Care Centers of America
Resident Census by Payment Source
69
Total Residents
Medicaid
60
(87%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
9
(13%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Nurse Aide Training
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
11.6
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
11.6
11% worse than State averageState average: 10.5
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
22.6
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
22.6
16% worse than State averageState average: 19.5
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
11.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
11.8%
26% better than State averageState average: 16.0%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
27.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
27.0%
24% worse than State averageState average: 21.7%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
28.9%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
28.9%
39% worse than State averageState average: 20.7%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
5.8%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
5.8%
59% worse than State averageState average: 3.7%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.6%
In line with State averageState average: 5.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.4%
66% worse than State averageState average: 2.1%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.9%
25% worse than State averageState average: 6.3%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.2%
71% better than State averageState average: 11.0%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
6.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
6.9%
58% better than State averageState average: 16.5%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
11% better than State averageState average: 89.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
6% better than State averageState average: 94.5%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.4%
24% better than State averageState average: 79.7%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.5%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.5%
70% better than State averageState average: 1.7%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
93.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
93.0%
17% better than State averageState average: 79.8%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for The Bridge Assisted Living at Life Care Center of Sparta based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
62.6%
↑ 4.3pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$530,579
↑ ~$514K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$6,872,380
↑ ~$627K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-4.4%
↑ 5.5pp vs 2022
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