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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.
Exterior view of the Life Care Center building Well-maintained outdoor putting green with seating area Interior common area with decorative flowers and seating Cozy interior reading area with bookshelves

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.
508 Mose Drive, Sparta, TN 38583 View map
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Overview of The Bridge Assisted Living at Life Care Center of Sparta

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Located in Sparta, Tennessee, The Bridge Assisted Living at Life Care Center of Sparta offers nursing home, assisted living, and skilled nursing care. The community can accommodate those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia in a supervised environment. 24-hour staffing also allows residents to receive care whenever needed.

Administered by Justin Freeman, the community can accommodate up to 60 older adults. Moreover, residents receive a total of 3 hours and 24 minutes of nursing care per day. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are also accepted, giving families these payment methods to use toward care.

Rehabilitation services provide residents with recovery supporton-site. Moreover, housekeeping, laundry, and dining are available to help with residents’ household tasks. Meanwhile, the area has a Walk Score of 44 and is car-dependent, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. The community can also arrange transportation for residents’ off-site appointments.

A salon and barbershop allow residents to receive personal grooming services on-site, while the library provides a space for leisure. Religious services are also available for those who wish to participate.

Facility Direct Line (931) 738-9430
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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.
▲ 59.5% Above TN avg. ▲ 59.5% Above TN avg.TN average: 3.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.
▲ 31.1% Above TN avg. ▲ 31.1% Above TN avg.TN average: 3.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.
▼ 20.3% Below TN avg. ▼ 20.3% Below TN avg.TN average: 2.5Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.
▲ 34.6% Above TN avg. ▲ 34.6% Above TN avg.TN average: 3.7Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing Info Data period: Q4 2025 (October 1 – December 31, 2025).
Nursing care per resident per day and state rankings: CMS Provider Information.
Headcount, shifts and contractors: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ).
Resident count: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Jun 2026).

Total nursing care per resident / day Info This nursing home is ranked 80th out of 174 nursing homes we track in Tennessee for nurse hours. 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.
↓ 8% · TN 3h 42mThis facility: 3h 24m per resident per day, 8% below the Tennessee average of 3h 42m (among Tennessee facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. Rank #80 / 174Nurse hours — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 80th out of 174 nursing homes we track in Tennessee for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Tennessee average, with a ranking across 174 Tennessee facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
3h 24m

Standout metric: Physical therapist is +99% above Tennessee average

4 of 6 metrics below Tennessee average

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 Assistant 45 0 45 14,358 92 100% 7.5
Licensed Practical Nurse 18 0 18 6,611 92 100% 9.1
Other Dietary Services Staff 4 0 4 1,692 91 99% 7.2
Registered Nurse 6 0 6 1,476 88 96% 9.6
Physical Therapy Aide 5 0 5 1,445 74 80% 7.2
RN Director of Nursing 3 0 3 1,360 68 74% 9.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician 7 0 7 1,064 84 91% 7.4
Speech Language Pathologist 4 0 4 954 79 86% 6.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist 2 0 2 646 58 63% 7.8
Administrator 1 0 1 528 66 72% 8
Physical Therapy Assistant 5 0 5 473 63 68% 5.9
Nurse Practitioner 1 0 1 472 59 64% 8
Dietitian 1 0 1 469 60 65% 7.8
Mental Health Service Worker 1 0 1 442 59 64% 7.5
Dental Services Staff 1 0 1 413 54 59% 7.7
Qualified Social Worker 1 0 1 388 63 68% 6.2
Occupational Therapy Aide 1 3 4 245 43 47% 5.6
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist 2 0 2 98 13 14% 7.5
Medical Director 0 1 1 45 3 3% 15
Occupational Therapy Assistant 0 3 3 45 7 8% 6.4
45 Certified Nursing Assistant
Coverage 100%
18 Licensed Practical Nurse
Coverage 100%
4 Other Dietary Services Staff
Coverage 99%
6 Registered Nurse
Coverage 96%
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 60 Rank #143 / 180Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 143rd out of 180 nursing homes we track in Tennessee for bed count. 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. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #134 / 156Years in operation — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 134th out of 156 nursing homes we track in Tennessee for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Tennessee facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
26 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #81 / 189Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 81st out of 189 nursing homes we track in Tennessee for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Tennessee facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
44 / 100
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.
69 days

About This Community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Care Living Facility
IssuanceAugust 21, 2000
ExpirationMay 21, 2027
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

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Dietitian

Additional Services

3 services
Housekeeping
Laundry & Linen
Transportation

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Beauty Salon
Wi-Fi
Flat-Screen Tvs
Flexible Visiting Hours
Courtyard
Library
Non-Smoking Facility
Cable Tv
Emergency Call System

Room Accommodations

In-Room Features
Private Bathrooms

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CMS Health Inspection History

Since 2018 · 8 years of data · Last health inspection May 2025

Total health inspections
2 ↓ 39% · TN 3.3This facility: 2, 39% below the TN average of 3.3 (among TN facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Total health citations
5 Rank #10 / 175Health citations — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 10th out of 175 nursing homes we track in Tennessee for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Tennessee State average, with a ranking across all 175 TN facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↓ 66% · TN 14.5This facility: 5, 66% below the TN average of 14.5 (among TN facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citations per inspection
2.5 Rank #26 / 175Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 26th out of 175 nursing homes we track in Tennessee for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Tennessee mean across 175 facilities with citation data. Lower is better. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↓ 42% · TN 4.31This facility: 2.5, 42% below the TN average of 4.31 (among TN facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citation severity
100% corrected 5 of 5 citations corrected
Bar = mix of this home's 5 citations, not a state comparison

Lighter shade = corrected

Critical J–L
0 ↓ 100% · TN 0.8This facility: 0, 100% below the TN average of 0.8 (among TN facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Immediate jeopardy
Serious G–I
0 ↓ 100% · TN 0.5This facility: 0, 100% below the TN average of 0.5 (among TN facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Actual harm
Moderate D–F
5 ↓ 62% · TN 13.1This facility: 5, 62% below the TN average of 13.1 (among TN facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, more than minimal risk
Minor A–C
0 ↓ 100% · TN 0.1This facility: 0, 100% below the TN average of 0.1 (among TN facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, minimal risk

Latest inspection: May 14, 2025 · 3 citations, all corrected

Most cited category: Infection Control, 2 of 5 citations · 3 categories in total

Citations history
Most recent first
May 14, 2025 3 citations
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Dec 12, 2018 2 citations
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Top deficiency categories
Share of 5 citations
Infection Control 2 deficiencies (40%)
Resident Assessment & Care Planning 2 deficiencies (40%)
Quality of Life & Care 1 deficiency (20%)
How citations are counted

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 5 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.

Source

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.

Penalties and fines About 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 · Data as of Aug 2026

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials on record since Aug 2023.

Clean record
Total fines
$0 TN avg $69KTennessee average: $68,994. Average among the 107 Tennessee facilities with a penalty on record.US avg $67KUS average: $67,417, among the 6,775 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Number of fines
0 TN avg 1.52Tennessee average: 1.52. Average among the 107 Tennessee facilities with a penalty on record.US avg 1.96US average: 1.96, among the 6,775 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Payment denials What is a payment denial? Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0 TN avg 0.3Tennessee average: 0.3. Average among the 107 Tennessee facilities with a penalty on record.US avg 0.36US average: 0.36, among the 6,775 US facilities with a penalty on record.

Quality of care over time

How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the Tennessee average.

Data as of Aug 2026 · CMS Care Compare

Long-stay quality rating Info CMS star rating for the care of long-stay residents, who live at the home for 100 days or more. It is built from the long-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best. 5 / 5 Significantly above average
Short-stay quality rating Info CMS star rating for the care of short-stay residents, mostly people recovering after a hospital stay for under 100 days. It is built from the short-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best. 4 / 5 Above average
High-risk clinical events Info Average of five long-stay measures: pressure ulcers, falls with major injury, unplanned weight loss, worsening ability to walk, and needing more help with daily activities. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better. 6.9 Score · lower is better ↓ 24% · TN 9.1This facility: 6.9, 24% below the TN average of 9.1 (among TN facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Functional decline Info Average of three long-stay measures: needing more help with daily activities, worsening ability to walk, and loss of bowel or bladder control. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better. 19.3 Score · lower is better ↑ 13% · TN 17.1This facility: 19.3, 13% above the TN average of 17.1 (among TN facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.

11 long-stay measures: 9 better, 2 worse

3 short-stay measures: 3 better

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

48% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 28 days

Private pay

42% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 months

Medicaid

10% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 11 - 12 months

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jun 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.

Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2024.

For-profit
Operated by a business 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."
$12.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
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."
$605.7KFiscal year ending 12/2024
For-profit Operated by a business 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."
$12.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024 Rank #57 / 169Net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 57th out of 169 nursing homes we track in Tennessee. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Tennessee average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
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."
$605.7KFiscal year ending 12/2024
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.
$44.6KFiscal year ending 12/2024
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 #50 / 169Payroll costs — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 50th out of 169 nursing homes we track in Tennessee. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Tennessee average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$7.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024 59.8% 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 #31 / 169Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 31st out of 169 nursing homes we track in Tennessee. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Tennessee average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
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).
$4.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
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).
$11.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
How we calculate these figures

This home is administered by Justin Freeman.

This home is owned by Sparta Medical Investors Limited Partner

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 445421

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Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

New residents most often arrive under Medicare (48% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 28 days.

Admissions
337 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 48%
Private pay 42%
Medicaid 10%
Discharges
360 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 36%
Private pay 49%
Medicaid 15%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

How we assess these insights

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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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60
Facility 60
TN AVG 105
Rank #143 / 180
- -
3.40
Facility 3.40
TN AVG 3.70
Rank #80 / 174
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -41% -8%
$0
Facility $0
TN AVG $69.0k
Rank #1 / 175
5
Facility 5
TN AVG 14.5
Rank #10 / 175
2.5
Facility 2.5
TN AVG 4.3
Rank #26 / 175
- 74 -
44
Facility 44
TN AVG 38
Rank #81 / 189
Sparta Medical Investors Limited Partner
$12.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $12.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
TN AVG $12.0M
Rank #57 / 169
$7.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $7.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
TN AVG $6.3M
Rank #50 / 169
59.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 59.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
TN AVG 53.2%
Rank #31 / 169
445421
Smith County Health and Rehabilitation ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
MC
SNF
 Carthage
34
Facility 34
TN AVG 105
Rank #168 / 180
- -
3.47
Facility 3.47
TN AVG 3.70
Rank #80 / 174
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -1% -6%
$0
Facility $0
TN AVG $69.0k
Rank #1 / 175
6
Facility 6
TN AVG 14.5
Rank #15 / 175
2.0
Facility 2.0
TN AVG 4.3
Rank #9 / 175
2 85 -
45
Facility 45
TN AVG 38
Rank #75 / 189
Carthage Opco LLC
$10.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $10.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
TN AVG $12.0M
Rank #81 / 169
$3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
TN AVG $6.3M
Rank #129 / 169
36.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 36.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
TN AVG 53.2%
Rank #167 / 169
445172
Harbert Hills Academy Nursing Home ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
SNF
 Savannah
24
Facility 24
TN AVG 105
Rank #177 / 180
- -
4.99
Facility 4.99
TN AVG 3.70
Rank #8 / 174
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ -55% +35%
$0
Facility $0
TN AVG $69.0k
Rank #1 / 175
13
Facility 13
TN AVG 14.5
Rank #79 / 175
4.3
Facility 4.3
TN AVG 4.3
Rank #91 / 175
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60
Facility 60
TN AVG 38
Rank #34 / 189
Rural Life Foundation Inc. Dba - - - 445527
Rainbow Rehab & Healthcare ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
SNF
 Bartlett (West Tennessee)
99
Facility 99
TN AVG 105
Rank #99 / 180
- -
3.54
Facility 3.54
TN AVG 3.70
Rank #80 / 174
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -15% -4%
$0
Facility $0
TN AVG $69.0k
Rank #1 / 175
10
Facility 10
TN AVG 14.5
Rank #56 / 175
5.0
Facility 5.0
TN AVG 4.3
Rank #116 / 175
- 103 -
52
Facility 52
TN AVG 38
Rank #54 / 189
Bartlett Operator LLC
$12.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $12.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
TN AVG $12.0M
Rank #54 / 169
$5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
TN AVG $6.3M
Rank #88 / 169
40.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 40.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
TN AVG 53.2%
Rank #153 / 169
445283

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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. Car-dependent. 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, 2027.

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 68.2%.

How long has The Bridge Assisted Living at Life Care Center of Sparta been in business?

The Bridge Assisted Living at Life Care Center of Sparta has been operating for approximately 26 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Bridge Assisted Living at Life Care Center of Sparta?

No, The Bridge Assisted Living at Life Care Center of Sparta has a no-pet policy.

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