Life Care Center of Sparta
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise clean, well-maintained facility. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 68 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
This facility is highly regarded for its cleanliness, physical therapy, and overall staff demeanor. However, given the serious concerns raised by two families regarding communication and monitoring during medical emergencies, we strongly recommend asking the administration for their specific protocols on family notification and overnight rounding checks.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
68 reviews on Google“Life Care Center of Sparta is widely praised for its clean, well-maintained environment and a staff that many families describe as compassionate and attentive. While the vast majority of reviews are highly positive, there are critical reports regarding communication and oversight during medical emergencies, which families should investigate further.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Clean, well-maintained facility
- Compassionate and friendly nursing staff
- Effective physical therapy services
- Welcoming atmosphere for visitors
Concerns
- Lack of communication regarding changes in resident health status (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Inadequate monitoring of residents during overnight hours (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 60 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed you are very active in responding to feedback online; how does that commitment to communication translate into keeping families updated on changes in their loved one's health status?
- 2With your facility maintaining a 5-star health inspection rating, what specific protocols do you have in place to ensure that same level of care and monitoring continues during the overnight hours?
- 3Given your strong reputation for physical therapy, how are those services integrated into the daily routine for residents who need extra support?
- 4Since your staffing rating is lower than your overall rating, could you explain how you manage shift handoffs and ensure consistent attention for residents throughout the entire 24-hour cycle?
- 5What kind of social activities or community events do you host to help new residents feel welcomed and connected to the rest of the 100-person community?
- 6In the event of a medical concern, what is your process for notifying family members to ensure we are kept in the loop as quickly as possible?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The Physical Therapy is A+ …. They are great with my Mom and have helped her achieve great things that have improved her quality of life!!”
“The entree, sides were great as well as the desserts. It was fresh hot and attractively presented. The housekeeping here is also exceptional.”
“They never checked on my mom for hours at a time. Once my dad showed up that morning, he discovered her unresponsive. She had coded during the night and the staff was “unsure” of how long she had been like that.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents needing more daily help over time
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility shows a pattern of deficiencies primarily in emergency preparedness, infection control, and resident assessment that have recurred across multiple surveys from 2018 to 2025. While all violations were corrected after identification, the recurring issues with emergency planning and infection prevention programs suggest ongoing operational challenges that families should discuss during visits to understand current improvement efforts.
May 14, 2025Routine9
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Nov 14, 2019Routine2
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Dec 12, 2018Routine2
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Life Care Center of Sparta
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Life Care Centers of America
194 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.5/5 · Rank 70 of 194
Ownership & Management
Key personnel
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