Hardin County Nh
Savannah, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445372) · 73 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $67,490 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (731) 925-4954 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hardin County NH has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Hardin County NH reports total nurse staffing of 4.77 hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.2%.
CMS records show Hardin County NH has 2 federal fines totaling $67,490.00 and 1 payment denial on file. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available data for this facility.
About this facility
Hardin County NH is a government (county)-owned nursing home in Savannah, Tennessee, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since April 1996. The facility is licensed for 73 beds but averages 37 residents, indicating it typically operates well below full capacity.
According to CMS Care Compare, Hardin County NH holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Its component ratings are mixed: 3 stars for health inspections, 1 star for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing. Reported nurse staffing totals 4.77 hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.2%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 2 federal fines against this facility totaling $67,490.00, along with 1 payment denial imposed within the review period. These penalties are part of the facility's official CMS record and are stated here as reported, without further interpretation.
No abuse icon is indicated in the provided data, and no special focus status has been assigned to this facility according to the data supplied. Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months, so current ratings should reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history, staffing detail, and quality measure reports directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current information, as CMS updates these figures periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Hardin County NH has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Hardin County NH is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.77 hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5, and nursing turnover is reported at 44.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 2 fines totaling $67,490.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Hardin County NH is certified for 73 beds and averages 37 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by Hardin County government; no chain affiliation is indicated in the provided data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Hardin County NH was first approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification on April 1, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Hardin County NH scores 2, 3, 4, and 1 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify short-term rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 7319254954 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7319254954 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for Hardin County NH at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445372?state=TN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.