The Bridge Assisted Living at Life Care Center of Sparta
Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Skilled Nursing · Sparta, TN
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The Bridge Assisted Living at Life Care Center of Sparta

Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Skilled Nursing · Sparta, TN
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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The Bridge Assisted Living at Life Care Center of Sparta accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of The Bridge Assisted Living at Life Care Center of Sparta

Managed by administrator Justin Freeman and owned by Latessa Morris through Sparta Medical Investors, The Bridge Assisted Living at Life Care Center of Sparta handles skilled nursing, rehab therapies, and memory care within a 60-bed building. Operational since 2000, the downtown facility works with an even mix of short-stay admissions, with 47% using Medicare and 47% paying privately, while 6% rely on Medicaid. The building carries a Walk Score of 44, reports an average resident stay of 61 days, and runs a 62.6% occupancy rate alongside a 2023 net operating loss of $530.6 thousand on $12.4 million in revenue.

Public oversight logs show a stable regulatory history with zero federal fines or penalties issued over the past three years. Daily care times hover near the state benchmark, with nursing staff providing an average of 3 hours and 18 minutes per resident each day. Clinical quality archives reveal strong numbers for preventive health, including a 100% vaccination rate for permanent residents and low rates of depression and antipsychotic medication use.

On the short-term rehab side, vaccination numbers and medication tracking also outpace state baselines, though the facility’s long-term care files note some performance dips, with serious injuries from falls tracking 59% higher than the Tennessee average alongside elevated rates of urinary tract infections.

Prospective residents researching local nursing or rehabilitation setups can look through these government tracking metrics to see how the home handles daily care. Since the health records highlight great short-term vaccination tracking and zero recent fines alongside some elevated fall numbers for long-stay residents, the paperwork fits a facility with a solid foundation in preventive care.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 18m per day
Rank #115 / 192Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 115th out of 192 homes in Tennessee. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Tennessee average, with a ranking across 192 Tennessee facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Rankings are based only on facilities in Tennessee 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.
vs avg
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 23m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 1h 11m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 2h 8m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 9m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 9m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 19m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
61 days
Bed community size
60-bed community Rank #289 / 426Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 289th out of 426 homes in Tennessee. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Tennessee facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Tennessee 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
25 years in operation Rank #245 / 385Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 245th out of 385 homes in Tennessee. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Tennessee facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Tennessee 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 longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 44 / 100 Rank #196 / 553Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 196th out of 553 homes in Tennessee. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Tennessee facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Tennessee 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
63%
Rank #232 / 319Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 232nd out of 319 homes in Tennessee. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Tennessee average, with its Statewide rank out of 319. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in Tennessee 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.
Lower than the Tennessee average: 71.6%
Occupied beds
38 / 60
Average occupied beds in Tennessee homes 82 beds

Awards

Best Nursing Home

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Care Living Facility
IssuanceAugust 21, 2000
ExpirationMay 21, 2026 Expired
License Number00000208
CMS Certification Number445421

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Bridge Assisted Living at Life Care Center of Sparta is administered by Justin Freeman.

Owner NameSparta Medical Investors Limited Partner

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Alzheimer's And Dementia Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

24-Hour Security And Fire Safety Systems
Beauty Salon And Barber Shop
Bedside And Bathroom Call Lights
Certified Dietitian
Community Re-Entry Program
Complimentary Wireless Internet
Daily Activity Schedule
Family/Resident Councils
Fine Dining Program
Flat-Screen Tvs
Flexible Visiting Hours
Full-Time
Certified Activity Director
Homelike Setting
Housekeeping And Laundry Services
Landscaped Grounds And Courtyards
Library
Non-Smoking Facility
Pet Visitors Allowed
Private And Semiprivate Rooms
Private Bathrooms
Religious Services
Patient/Family Education Program
Telephone And Cable Television Hookups
Transportation Services
Religious Services

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Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2018
Total health inspections 2

State average N/A


Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total health citations
5 Rank #18 / 196Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 18th out of 196 homes in Tennessee. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Tennessee State average, with a ranking across all 196 TN facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Rankings are based only on facilities in Tennessee 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.

State average N/A

Citations per inspection
2.5 Rank #31 / 196Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 31st out of 196 homes in Tennessee. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Tennessee mean across 196 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Rankings are based only on facilities in Tennessee 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.

State average N/A


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 8 years)
Critical health citations
0
In line with State average

State average: N/A


Serious health citations
0
In line with State average

State average: N/A

0 critical citations State average: N/A

0 serious citations State average: N/A

5 moderate citations State average: N/A

0 minor citations State average: N/A
Citations history (last 8 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

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 115
Employees 108
Contractors 7
Staff to resident ratio 1.67 : 1
0% compared with State average

State average ratio: 0 : 0

Avg staff/day 46
Average shift 7.9 hours
0% compared with State average

State average: 0 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 33,222

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 6 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 6
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.6 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 18 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 18
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.1 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 45 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 45
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.5 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

0.5%

159 contractor hours this quarter

Occupational Therapy Aide: 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 3 Medical Director: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant4504514,35892100%7.5
Licensed Practical Nurse180186,61192100%9.1
Other Dietary Services Staff4041,6929199%7.2
Registered Nurse6061,4768896%9.6
Physical Therapy Aide5051,4457480%7.2
RN Director of Nursing3031,3606874%9.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician7071,0648491%7.4
Speech Language Pathologist4049547986%6.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist2026465863%7.8
Administrator1015286672%8
Physical Therapy Assistant5054736368%5.9
Nurse Practitioner1014725964%8
Dietitian1014696065%7.8
Mental Health Service Worker1014425964%7.5
Dental Services Staff1014135459%7.7
Qualified Social Worker1013886368%6.2
Occupational Therapy Aide1342454347%5.6
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist202981314%7.5
Medical Director0114533%15
Occupational Therapy Assistant0334578%6.4
45 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
18 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
4 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 99%
6 Registered Nurse
% of Days 96%
5 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 80%
3 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 74%
7 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 91%
4 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 86%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 63%
1 Administrator
% of Days 72%
5 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 68%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 64%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 65%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 64%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 59%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 68%
4 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 47%
2 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days 14%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 3%
3 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 8%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

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 Info 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 average

State average: 10.5

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 22.6
16% worse than State average

State average: 19.5

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 11.8%
26% better than State average

State average: 16.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 27.0%
24% worse than State average

State average: 21.7%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 28.9%
39% worse than State average

State average: 20.7%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.8%
59% worse than State average

State average: 3.7%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 5.6%
In line with State average

State average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.4%
66% worse than State average

State average: 2.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 7.9%
25% worse than State average

State average: 6.3%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 3.2%
71% better than State average

State average: 11.0%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 6.9%
58% better than State average

State average: 16.5%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
11% better than State average

State average: 89.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
6% better than State average

State average: 94.5%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.4%
24% better than State average

State average: 79.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.5%
70% better than State average

State average: 1.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 93.0%
17% better than State average

State average: 79.8%

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

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 69
Medicaid
60
87% of residents
Private pay or other
9
13% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

For-profit
Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$10.1M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$795.5K
For-profit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$10.1M Rank #106 / 196Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 106th out of 196 homes in Tennessee. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Tennessee average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Rankings are based only on facilities in Tennessee 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.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$795.5K
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$264.9K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #66 / 196Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 66th out of 196 homes in Tennessee. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Tennessee average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Rankings are based only on facilities in Tennessee 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.
$6.6M 65.7% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #28 / 196Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 28th out of 196 homes in Tennessee. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Tennessee average. Well-run Tennessee facilities typically land around 50–60% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in Tennessee 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.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$4.3M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$10.9M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

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.

New residents most often arrive under Medicare (47% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 27 days.

Admissions
380 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 47%
Private pay 47%
Medicaid 6%
Discharges
377 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 39%
Private pay 49%
Medicaid 12%

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Bridge Assisted Living at Life Care Center of Sparta

Who is the owner of The Bridge Assisted Living at Life Care Center of Sparta?

The Bridge Assisted Living at Life Care Center of Sparta is legally operated by Sparta Medical Investors Limited Partner, and administered by Justin Freeman.

Is The Bridge Assisted Living at Life Care Center of Sparta in a walkable area?

The Bridge Assisted Living at Life Care Center of Sparta has a walk score of 44. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of The Bridge Assisted Living at Life Care Center of Sparta?

According to TN state health department records, The Bridge Assisted Living at Life Care Center of Sparta's license number is 00000208.

When does The Bridge Assisted Living at Life Care Center of Sparta's license expire?

According to TN state health department records, The Bridge Assisted Living at Life Care Center of Sparta's license expires on May 21, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at The Bridge Assisted Living at Life Care Center of Sparta?

The Bridge Assisted Living at Life Care Center of Sparta's occupancy is 63%.

Does The Bridge Assisted Living at Life Care Center of Sparta operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

The Bridge Assisted Living at Life Care Center of Sparta is registered as a for-profit in TN.

Who is the administrator of The Bridge Assisted Living at Life Care Center of Sparta?

Justin Freeman is the administrator of The Bridge Assisted Living at Life Care Center of Sparta.

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