CMS data snapshot: July 2026
Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Tennessee. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
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Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
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Nhc Healthcare, Sparta is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Sparta, Tennessee with 96 certified beds. It has been operating since 1979. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MORGAN STANLEY INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS LLC | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Nov 8, 2024 |
| NHC/DELAWARE INC | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Jul 1, 2000 |
| BIDWELL, GREGORY | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2000 |
| BIDWELL, GREGORY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2000 |
| NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Jul 1, 2000 |
| NHC-OP LP | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Jul 1, 2000 |
| BIDWELL, GREGORY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2000 |
| BOULDIN, ALICIA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Apr 24, 2006 |
| DODSON, VICKI | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jun 1, 2019 |
| DUTTRY, PHILLIP | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jul 8, 2024 |
| KIDD, BRIAN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2017 |
| USSERY, ROBERT | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2000 |
| VOLLMER, DONALD | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 1, 2016 |
| BLACKROCK INC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Jan 20, 2010 |
| NATIONAL HEALTH CORPORATION | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Jun 2, 2025 |
| NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Mar 25, 2025 |
| VANGUARD GROUP INC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Nov 30, 2006 |
| DODSON, VICKI | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jun 1, 2019 |
| DUTTRY, PHILLIP | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jun 2, 2025 |
| KIDD, BRIAN | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2017 |
| VOLLMER, DONALD | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Mar 30, 2025 |
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