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HARDIN COUNTY NH

SAVANNAH, TN · Medicare-certified · 73 beds

Needs attention
Government-run
2 of 5 overall

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.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

5.0962 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

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).

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).

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

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.

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  3. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $14,505 was recorded.

  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.

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  5. 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.