Above average — CMS composite of the measures below.
A standard survey is most likely before around September 2026
Estimate from public CMS data, current as of July 2026. Survey timing is at the state agency's discretion.
Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Hardin Home during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
An LPN with felony convictions for aggravated statutory rape, solicitation of a minor, aggravated rape, and soliciting sexual exploitation of a minor was employed as a direct care nurse, despite being listed on the TBI Sex Offender Registry and state guidelines prohibiting such employment. The administrator was aware of the LPN's background and the prohibition but allowed the employment, resulting in all residents being exposed to a staff member with a disqualifying criminal history.
The facility did not ensure an RN was on duty for at least 8 consecutive hours each day as required, with multiple days each month lacking adequate RN coverage. Staffing schedules and time records showed RNs often worked less than the required hours, and interviews confirmed the DON was only scheduled part-time, with no staffing waiver in place.
Two LPNs failed to follow physician orders by administering Metoprolol Tartrate to a resident with a heart rate below 60 bpm, as documented in the MAR and confirmed by staff interviews. Facility policy required medications to be given as prescribed, but the medication was administered on multiple occasions despite the resident's heart rate being under the ordered threshold.
The facility did not provide COVID-19 vaccination education or offer the vaccine to an LPN, the Laundry Supervisor, and a CNA, as required by its policy. The DON confirmed that employees were not offered education or vaccination for COVID-19.
The facility failed to maintain a qualified Infection Control Preventionist, as the certification had expired three years ago, potentially affecting 26 residents. The Administrator and DON were unaware of the expiration until informed by surveyors.
Employment of LPN with Disqualifying Sex Offense Convictions
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The facility failed to protect all 24 residents from potential abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft by employing an LPN who had a criminal conviction and was listed on the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) Registered Sex Offender Registry. The Tennessee Department of Health guidelines and the facility's own policy prohibit the employment of individuals with certain sex-related offenses, including those found guilty of abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Despite these clear prohibitions, the facility hired the LPN after a background check revealed felony convictions for aggravated statutory rape, solicitation of a minor, aggravated rape, and soliciting sexual exploitation of a minor. The administrator acknowledged awareness of both the LPN's status on the sex offender registry and the prohibition against employing such individuals in a care facility. The LPN was employed as a direct care nurse, and the administrator confirmed this during the interview. The facility's failure to adhere to state guidelines and its own policy resulted in all residents being exposed to an individual with a disqualifying criminal background.
Failure to Provide Required RN Coverage
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The facility failed to ensure that a Registered Nurse (RN) was on duty for at least 8 consecutive hours each day, 7 days a week, as required by licensure staffing requirements. Review of daily staffing schedules and time punches from January through June 2025 revealed multiple days each month where no RN was present for the required 8 consecutive hours. On several occasions, RNs worked only 7 hours and 45 minutes, resulting in insufficient RN coverage. The deficiency was identified for 111 out of 160 days reviewed. Interviews with facility staff confirmed these findings. The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) stated she is responsible for scheduling and confirmed that the Director of Nursing (DON) is only scheduled for 4 hours each day, Monday through Friday. The Administrator acknowledged that both the DON and the facility owner, who are RNs, could provide coverage if needed, but also confirmed that the facility does not have a staffing waiver in place.
Failure to Follow Physician Orders for Medication Administration
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Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) A and B failed to follow physician orders regarding the administration of Metoprolol Tartrate for a resident with diagnoses including Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation, Major Depressive Disorder, Hypertension, and Cerebrovascular Disease. The physician's order specified that Metoprolol Tartrate 12.5 mg should be administered twice daily by mouth, but to hold the medication if the resident's heart rate was less than 60 beats per minute (bpm). Despite this clear instruction, medical record review showed that the medication was administered on multiple occasions when the resident's heart rate was below 60 bpm, with documented heart rates of 59, 58, 52, and 56 bpm by LPN A, and 58 bpm by LPN B. Facility policy required medications to be administered as prescribed by the attending physician and in accordance with written orders. The Medication Administration Record (MAR) confirmed that the medication was given contrary to these orders. Interviews with the Director of Nursing (DON) and LPN A confirmed that staff are expected to follow physician orders and that LPN A had administered the medication despite the resident's heart rate being below the specified threshold on several occasions.
Failure to Educate and Offer COVID-19 Vaccination to Staff
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Summary
The facility failed to follow its own policy regarding COVID-19 vaccination education and offering the vaccine to staff members. According to the facility's undated policy, all staff are to be educated about and offered the COVID-19 vaccine, with documentation maintained for each staff member. However, interviews with an LPN, the Laundry Supervisor, and a CNA revealed that none of them had been offered education or vaccination for COVID-19. Additionally, the Director of Nursing confirmed that the facility does not provide COVID-19 education or vaccination to employees. These findings indicate that the facility did not implement its stated immunization program for staff as required by its policy.
Expired Infection Preventionist Certification
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Summary
The facility failed to provide a qualified Infection Control Preventionist responsible for monitoring and maintaining the Infection Prevention and Control Program, potentially affecting the 26 residents residing in the facility. The facility's Infection Control Policy and Procedure Manual outlines the goals of the Infection Control Program, which include decreasing the risk of infection, monitoring for infections, implementing control measures, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The responsibility for daily functions of the Infection Control Program is delegated to the Infection Control Practitioner (ICP), who is required to monitor patient infection cases and report monthly to the Administrator and quarterly to the Infection Control Committee. Upon review, it was found that the Infection Preventionist's certification had expired three years from the date it was issued. During interviews, both the Administrator and the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed the expiration of the Infection Preventionist certification, with the Administrator stating they were unaware of the expiration until it was pointed out by the surveyors, and the DON also expressing unawareness of the expiration.
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| Park Rest Hardin County Health Center | 0.1 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
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