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Skilled nursing facility · CMS certification number 445372

HARDIN COUNTY NH

SAVANNAH, Tennessee · Medicare and Medicaid

Certified beds, as filed in Care Compare: 73

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In Care Compare’s provider information: Penalties: 3 · Fines: 2 · Fines, total amount: $67,490.00 · Payment denials: 1. The most recent penalty on file: January 23, 2025, Fine, $14,505. Every penalty on file ↓

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Finances, as filed

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Nurse staffing

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Ownership, as filed with CMS

Care Compare

As filed in the CMS file dated September 1, 2026 (Care Compare ownership).

Owner or managerRoleTypeOwnership percentageAssociation
HARDIN COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%since 04/02/1952
EDMONDSON, JAMESCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 10/18/2021
EDMONDSON, JAMESW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 10/18/2021
HUGHES, LEIGH ANNW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/01/2005

Medicare enrollment

As filed in the CMS file dated August 1, 2026 (Medicare enrollment ownership), under the enrollment of HARDIN COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL (enrollment ID O20060314000391).

CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; where the private equity, real estate investment trust or holding company field below has not been filed under the current cycle, it reads “Paused by CMS”.

OwnerIndividual or organizationRoleOwnership percentageAssociation dateDescribed in the filing as
HARDIN COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITALOrganization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST1004/2/1952
Private equity company: No
Real estate investment trust: No
Holding company: No
JAMES EDMONDSONIndividualOFFICERNot stated in the filing10/18/2021
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
JAMES EDMONDSONIndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEENot stated in the filing10/18/2021
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
LEIGH ANN HUGHESIndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEENot stated in the filing7/1/2005
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS

Changes in ownership

No change in ownership appears in the CMS files on record since September 20, 2022.

Recent changes on this record

No change has appeared in the CMS files since this record began.

Inspections

Inspection cycleHealth inspectionFire safety inspectionHealth deficienciesFire safety deficiencies
1February 19, 2026February 19, 202623
2January 23, 2025January 23, 202542
3February 14, 2024February 14, 202454

From the Care Compare inspection summary file NH_SurveySummary_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

Deficiencies cited

11 deficiencies on file, newest inspection first
Inspection dateInspection typeTagCategoryWhat was citedScope and severityComplaintCorrectedCorrection date
February 19, 2026HealthF 0644Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMarch 21, 2026
February 19, 2026HealthF 0684Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMarch 21, 2026
January 23, 2025HealthF 0657Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFebruary 10, 2025
January 23, 2025HealthF 0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFebruary 10, 2025
January 23, 2025HealthF 0812Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFebruary 10, 2025
January 23, 2025HealthF 0851Administration DeficienciesElectronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFebruary 10, 2025
February 14, 2024HealthF 0550Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 9, 2024
February 14, 2024HealthF 0657Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 10, 2024
February 14, 2024HealthF 0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.JYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 10, 2024
February 14, 2024HealthF 0761Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 9, 2024
February 14, 2024HealthF 0880Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.JNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 9, 2024

From the Care Compare health citations file NH_HealthCitations_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

Penalties

Penalty dateTypeFine amountPayment denial beganPayment denial, daysFine ID
January 23, 2025Fine$14,50533638
February 14, 2024Fine$52,98533514
February 14, 2024Payment DenialFebruary 18, 202452

From the Care Compare penalties file NH_Penalties_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

Care Compare provider information

FieldAs filed
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Ownership TypeGovernment - County
Legal Business NameHARDIN COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL
Date First Approved to Provide Medicare and Medicaid Services1996-04-01
Provider Resides in HospitalY
Continuing Care Retirement CommunityN
UrbanN
County/ParishHardin
Telephone Number7319254954
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 MonthsN
With a Resident and Family CouncilResident
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required AreasYes
Number of Certified Beds73
Average Number of Residents per Day37.0
Overall Rating2
Health Inspection Rating3
QM Rating1
Long-Stay QM Rating1
Short-Stay QM Rating1
Processing Date2026-09-01

From the Care Compare Provider Information file NH_ProviderInfo_Sep2026_3.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

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