Nursing home
Hardin County NH
935 Wayne Road, Savannah, TN 38372 · Map
Government - County · 73 certified beds
Hardin County NH is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Savannah, Tennessee. CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall (3/5 for staffing, 1/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 4.66 hours per resident per day, above the Tennessee average of 3.85. Its most recent inspection on Jan 23, 2025 cited 4 deficiencies.
- 2 fines totaling $67,490In CMS records: 3 total penalties, 1 Medicare payment denial.
CMS quality ratings
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars is the highest quality.
How Hardin County NH compares
This facility vs. the Tennessee and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
| Metric | This facility | Tennessee avg | National avg | Compared with the state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 4.66 | 3.85 | 3.89 | above avg |
| RN staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 0.53 | 0.61 | 0.68 | below avg |
| Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 2.53 | 2.15 | 2.34 | above avg |
| Nursing staff turnover | 44.4% | 48.7% | 46.4% | below avg |
| Deficiencies cited, last inspection | 4.0 | 5.9 | 9.5 | below avg |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
Staff turnover
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is 46.4%.
Recent health inspection
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
- Every deficiency from the February 19, 2026 inspection was corrected by March 21, 2026
Penalties in CMS records: 2 fines totaling $67,490, 3 total penalties, 1 Medicare payment denial.
What inspectors found at Hardin County NH
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
- Potential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Feb 19, 2026 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Feb 19, 2026 · Full report (PDF) - Actual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Jan 23, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Administration Deficiencies · Jan 23, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Jan 23, 2025 · Full report (PDF)
Show all 11 deficiencies
- Potential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Jan 23, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Immediate jeopardy
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Feb 14, 2024 · Full report (PDF) - Immediate jeopardy
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Feb 14, 2024 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Feb 14, 2024 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Feb 14, 2024 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Feb 14, 2024 · Full report (PDF)
Read the full inspection reports on Medicare.gov Each inspection there has a “Read the full report” link with the inspectors’ written findings.
About this facility
- Address
- 935 Wayne Road
Savannah, TN 38372 - CMS certification #
- 445372
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Certified beds
- 73
- Avg residents/day
- 36.4
- Provider type
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- 1996-04-01
- Setting
- Rural
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Location and nearby
Explore the area around Hardin County NH using Google Maps.
Other public records
- Website says Respite stays, transportation, secured outdoor area
Full public records, with dates and sources
Care and services
From the community’s website
What Hardin County NH says about itself, quoted from its own site. We have not checked these claims against licensing records. Ask about each one on a tour.
- Offers respite or short-term stays.
In-Home Respite
(page, checked Oct 12, 2026) - Provides transportation.
As a "Class A" service, rated by the Tennessee Department of Health's Division of Emergency Medical Services, a licensed paramedic accompanies every emergency ambulance transport we make so that you receive the professional transportation you deserve.
(page, checked Oct 12, 2026) - Has a secured outdoor area.
Residents can also enjoy the fresh air in our secure courtyard, which is surrounded by lush greenery, butterflies, and birds.
(page, checked Oct 12, 2026) - Apartment types named: private room.
Whether enjoying social time in our spacious common areas or relaxing in private rooms, every resident experiences a sense of belonging.
(page, checked Oct 12, 2026)
Location and nearby care
- Nearest hospital with an emergency room
- Hardin Medical Center, Savannah. 0.0 miles away, straight line. CMS overall hospital rating: 2 of 5 stars.
- Nearest Medicare nursing home
- Hardin Home, Savannah. 0.6 miles away, straight line.
- Nearest home health agency office
- Hmc Home Health, LLC, Savannah. 1.2 miles away, straight line. Agencies travel to clients, so ask which ones serve this address.
- Nearest pharmacy
- CVS Pharmacy. 0.1 miles away, straight line. From OpenStreetMap, which does not list every pharmacy, so one may be closer.
- Area
- USDA classes ZIP code 38372 as small town (small town core).
- Hospice
- 9 Medicare hospices tell CMS they serve ZIP code 38372.
Legacy Hospice Of The South, office in Selmer, 20.9 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 4 of 5 stars) - Nearest geriatric medicine practice
- Russellville Hospital Inc., Russellville. 52.3 miles away, straight line. 1 geriatric medicine doctor listed there.
Distances are straight lines from the community, not driving distance. Hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors come from CMS provider data (CMS, hospital list updated Jul 22, 2026). Star ratings are CMS’s own.
Emergency and natural hazard risk
Public hazard maps for this location. Ask the community about its emergency plan, its generator and where residents would go in an evacuation.
- Flood zone
- Outside the high and moderate risk flood areas on FEMA's flood map (Zone X, minimal flood hazard, or not studied). (FEMA flood map)
- FEMA National Risk Index
- Overall: relatively high. By hazard: hurricane relatively low, inland flooding relatively moderate, wildfire very low, tornado relatively high, heat wave relatively moderate, earthquake relatively high. These are FEMA’s ratings for the census tract, compared with tracts nationwide. (FEMA, December 2025)
A flood zone describes the map at this point, not the building's elevation. In an emergency, follow the local emergency management agency.
What we checked
Every public source we searched for this community. “Nothing on record” means we found no record that matched it. A record can be missed when a name or address differs.
| Source | Data as of | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Department of Labor wage and hour cases | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| OSHA workplace safety inspections since 2016 | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| FEMA flood map | See above | |
| USDA wildfire risk | Apr 15, 2026 | Not shown: FEMA rates wildfire risk here very low |
| FEMA National Risk Index | See above | |
| CMS hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors; OpenStreetMap pharmacies | See above | |
| HUD Multifamily Properties - Assisted | Jul 6, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| State Veterans Homes (NASVH directory) | Sep 20, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Hospice - General Information | Aug 19, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Home Health Care Agencies | May 27, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| The community’s own website | See above |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hardin County NH a good nursing home?
CMS gives Hardin County NH an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, including 3/5 for staffing and 1/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
How is Hardin County NH staffed?
Hardin County NH reports 4.66 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the Tennessee average of 3.85.
Has Hardin County NH had inspection problems?
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 4 deficiencies.
How many beds does Hardin County NH have?
Hardin County NH is certified for 73 beds.