NHC Healthcare - Sparta

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NHC Healthcare - Sparta

NHC Healthcare - Sparta is a nursing home community in Sparta, TN.

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34 Gracey Street, Sparta, TN 38583

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.1 from 27 reviews
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Overall Review of NHC Healthcare - Sparta

common 22 reviews mention this

Staff care and communication stand out

Residents and families consistently describe staff as caring, helpful, and easy to reach with concerns.

Across reviews, families repeatedly praise the day-to-day attention they saw from staff, including being kind, respectful, and focused on patients’ comfort. Several reviewers also call out communication, saying they were contacted when issues arose or that staff answered questions. Even in more critical reviews, people still comment on how responsive staff were in specific moments.

differentiator 4 reviews mention this

Call response and supervision matters

Residents’ families describe communication about problems, and reviews also mention call-button response timing.

Some families say it’s reassuring that staff will reach out if anything changes and that communication keeps them in the loop. Other reviews mention the call-button process in a more negative way, describing delays before staff responded. This lines up with the community’s emphasis on a 24-hour call system and ongoing supervision in day-to-day care.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is praised, but mixed

Reviews include both positive notes on cleanliness and complaints about rooms not being cleaned well.

Many reviewers describe the facility as clean, including comments about it smelling better than other places they’ve been. At the same time, a few families report cleanliness problems, like a room not being cleaned before move-in or sticky floors and general upkeep concerns. One review also suggests there may not be enough people to keep everything consistently clean.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Food quality draws direct feedback

Dining gets direct, conflicting feedback across reviews.

One family says the food is boring and is often served not hot, with presentation also mentioned as an issue. Another reviewer says the food is good and compares it to home cooking, while also describing day-to-day comfort in the room. The community also provides dining support tied to special diet needs mentioned in reviews.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Understaffing concerns show up

Several reviews express concerns about staffing levels and follow-through.

A set of reviews raises worries about not having enough people to keep things clean and about staffing affecting care delivery. One critical review also alleges physical therapy wasn’t handled as expected and describes patients being left in bed for long stretches. Another negative review calls for the facility to be shut down, reinforcing how seriously some families take staffing and oversight.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 90 resident community capacity 90 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Sparta, Tennessee offers a variety of amenities and services that may appeal to individuals seeking a peaceful and convenient community for senior living. With multiple places of worship such as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses nearby, residents can find spiritual fulfillment within close proximity. Additionally, there are several pharmacies like Fred's Pharmacy and Walgreens available for easy access to medications and healthcare needs. Medical facilities such as Churchill Medical and Walk-In Clinic Of Sparta are also conveniently located within a short distance. For leisure activities, Burgess Falls State Park and Rock Island State Park provide opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. Overall, this area combines essential services with natural beauty, making it a comfortable choice for seniors looking to settle down in a welcoming community.

Places of Worship

  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (0.2 miles)
  • Sparta Church of God of Prophecy (0.4 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (1.2 miles)
  • Christian Faith Ministry (1.4 miles)
  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (1.5 miles)
  • Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses (2.3 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (2.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Fred's Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.1 miles)
  • Fred's Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Payless Family Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Kroger Pharmacy (15.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (16 miles)

Physicians

  • Churchill Medical (1.5 miles)
  • Walk-In Clinic Of Sparta (1.6 miles)
  • Medical Consultants Of Sparta (1.8 miles)
  • Cornerstone Family Medicine (1.8 miles)
  • Dill Christopher MD Satellite Medical Urgent Care (14.6 miles)
  • Satellite Med (14.6 miles)
  • Upper Cumberland Family Physicians (15.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Meson San Pedro (1.6 miles)
  • White Possum Grille (1.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.9 miles)
  • Pizza Hut (1.9 miles)
  • Sparta Drive-In (3.1 miles)
  • Subway (12 miles)
  • KFC (14.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Highlands Medical Center (1.9 miles)
  • Respiratory Home Care (15.3 miles)

Parks

  • Burgess Falls State Park (5 miles)
  • Burgess Falls State Park (11 miles)
  • Burgess Falls State Natural Area (11.1 miles)
  • Rock Island State Park (13.1 miles)

Transportation

  • Upper Cumberland Regional Airport (SRB) (9.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Old Times Cafe (12.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (14.9 miles)
  • Panera Bread (14.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (16 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC CLASSIC Highland 12 (14.4 miles)

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