Occupancy rate
67%
Lower than the Tennessee average: 71.6%Harbert Hills Academy Nursing Home
Assisted Living in USA
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Harbert Hills Academy Nursing Home
Assisted Living in USA
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Harbert Hills Academy Nursing Home is a non-profit facility in Savannah, TN, providing individualized Christian care since 1958. It offers long-term care in a peaceful rural setting. The facility emphasizes a family environment and personalized care for each resident.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
5h 23m per day
vs avg
| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 4h 14m per day |
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a single business entity.
Home revenue
$549.9K
Operating deficit
-$97.3K
Privately-owned community
Operated by a single business entity.
Home revenue
$549.9K
Operating deficit
-$97.3K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$260.5K
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$386.7K
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$647.2K
24-bed community
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
33 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
About this community
Occupancy
Lower than the Tennessee average: 71.6%Occupied beds
16 / 24
Average residents
82 per day
AwardsMedicare 5-Star Rating, Excellence in Action Award, Top 7% Nationwide, Excellence in Leadership Award
Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusLicensed
IssuanceJuly 1, 1992
CountyHenderson
License Number00000118
CMS Certification Number445527
AccreditationsCertified by the State of Tennessee and Medicaid
Harbert Hills Academy Nursing Home is administrated by Ulysses R. Aguilar.
Owner NameRural Life Foundation Inc. dba
Accept Medicaid
Accept Medicare
Rehabilitation Services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
24 Hr. Licensed Service
Local Doctors
Century Whirlpool System
Registered Dietician Special Diets
Controlled Heating & Air
Pharmacy Consultants
Tv Service And Wifi
Specific ProgramsNursing Services, CNA Classes, Religious Services, Beauty & Barber Service
Religious ServicesYes
Food DescriptionNutritious diet with vegetarian or plant-based options.
Special DietsYes
Residents information
Stay stats
Average length of stay
839 days
Total residents
27
Total admissions (2024)
11
Total discharges (2024)
8
Discharges
- To hospital 3
- To Nursing Home 2
Demographics
GENDER
- Female Residents 81.5%
- Male Residents 18.5%
AGE DISTRIBUTION
- 60-64 7.4%
- 65-69 11.1%
- 75-79 7.4%
- 80-84 29.6%
- 85-89 25.9%
- 90 or more 18.5%
ETHNICITY
Access & Eligibility
Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs.
Medicaid Accepted
This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.
Medicare Accepted
This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.
Inspection History
In Tennessee, the Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities performs unannounced inspections and investigations to ensure facilities provide high-quality resident care.
Tennessee average: 9 complaint visits
Latest inspection
Date
October 11, 2023
0
enforcement actions
No actions on recordPenalties or interventions imposed by state regulators when facilities do not comply with quality, safety, or regulatory standards.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health inspections
3
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
Total health citations
17
State average N/A
Citations per inspection
5.67
State average N/A
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 17 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
In line with State averageState average: N/A
Serious Health citations
0
0
In line with State averageState average: N/A
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
17 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Apr 09, 2025
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Apr 09, 2025
Corrected
Administration moderate citation
Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations.
Apr 09, 2025
Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations.
Apr 09, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Apr 09, 2025
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Apr 09, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Apr 09, 2025
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Apr 09, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
69
Employees
69
Contractors
0
Staff to resident ratio
1.64:1
0% compared with State averageState average ratio: 0:0
Avg staff/day
30
Average shift
7.9 hours
0% compared with State averageState average: 0 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
21,458
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
2
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.6 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.6 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
8
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
39
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
0%
0 contractor hours this quarter
No contractor roles were reported this quarter.
Staff by category
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 39 | 0 | 39 | 12,322 | 91 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 8 | 0 | 8 | 4,063 | 91 | 100% | 10 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 13 | 0 | 13 | 1,670 | 67 | 74% | 7.1 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,027 | 64 | 70% | 8.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 2 | 0 | 2 | 672 | 76 | 84% | 8.6 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 629 | 67 | 74% | 9.4 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 66% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 362 | 56 | 62% | 6.3 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 234 | 30 | 33% | 7.8 |
39 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
8 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
13 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days
74%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
70%
2 Registered Nurse
% of Days
84%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
74%
1 Administrator
% of Days
66%
2 Dietitian
% of Days
62%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
33%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
42
Medicaid
36
85.7% of residents
Private pay or other
6
14.3% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
11.5
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
11.5
10% worse than State averageState average: 10.5
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
21.5
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
21.5
10% worse than State averageState average: 19.5
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
22.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
22.0%
37% worse than State averageState average: 16.0%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
30.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
30.5%
41% worse than State averageState average: 21.7%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
12.1%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
12.1%
42% better than State averageState average: 20.7%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.6%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.6%
83% better than State averageState average: 3.7%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
0.0%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
0.0%
100% better than State averageState average: 5.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than State averageState average: 2.1%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.6%
27% better than State averageState average: 6.3%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than State averageState average: 11.0%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
46.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
46.4%
181% worse than State averageState average: 16.5%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
88.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
88.5%
In line with State averageState average: 89.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.7%
In line with State averageState average: 94.5%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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