Hardin County NH in Savannah, TN has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with stronger staffing (4 stars and 5.10 reported nurse hours per resident day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark) but weak quality measures at 1 star. It has had $14,505 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty, with recent inspection citations for accident prevention, infection control, and staffing data reporting.
Last inspection: February 19, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $14,505recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.0962.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.71
Licensed practical nurses
1.67
Nurse aides
2.72
Weekend nursing
4.35
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 45%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
—21.5%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
10.3%4.3%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3%8.1%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.8%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
19%9.5%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
—31.8%—
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—27.2%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
50%38.1%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.4%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%9.3%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
7.8%0%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
—12.1%—
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.6%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—92.9%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
86.6%96.5%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited February 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited February 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: J
The home failed to submit complete and accurate staffing information based on verifiable records. Cited January 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 851 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited January 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to coordinate resident assessments with required screening and make needed service referrals. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 644 — 42 CFR §483.20 — S/S: D
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $14,505 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $67,490 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Federal fine
Jan 23, 2025
$14,505
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Feb 14, 2024
52 days
Federal fine
Feb 14, 2024
$52,985
Operator & ownership
Ownership
Government - County
Occupancy
35.5 residents on an average day (49% of 73 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 30 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.