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Cumberland Healthcare Center

Cumberland, Maryland · CCN 215055

17 surveys since 2010, 6 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

Citations on record
156
Surveys
17
Harm or worse
6
Immediate jeopardy
1
The record, 2010–2026
’10’15’20’25’26
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Immediate jeopardy1

Findings at the most serious level CMS records.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file13/17

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
130
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
COMMUNICARE HEALTH
County
Allegany · rural
Medicare-certified since
1978

CMS ratings

Overall
2
Health inspection
2
Staffing
4
Quality measures
4

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat fewer weighted findings than its peer group.

Weighted by harm level, against 90 for-profit facilities with 128 or more beds in Maryland.

Last survey on record

May 28, 2026

165 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day3.293.50
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.69—
Annual nurse turnover23.2%42.0%

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

Fines
$97,777 across 1 penalty

Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ11.7%K—L—
Actual harmG23.4%H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD4169.5%E1220.3%F35.1%
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C—
CMS’s current file: 59 of the 156 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F6413×

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • F7113×

    Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

  • F8423×

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

  • F5502×

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  • F5842×

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Cumberland Healthcare Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF627May 28, 2026

    Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to implement an effective discharge planning process. This was evident for 4 (#4, #8, #9, and #10) of 5 residents reviewed for discharges. On 5/21/26 at 2:05 PM, an immediate jeopardy (IJ) was declared for the facility's failure to ensure that post-discharge services were set up for Resident #4 prior to their discharge date . An IJ summary tool was provided to the facility. The facility submitted a plan for removal at 2:10 pm that was not accepted, the second draft submitted at 3:09 pm, the third submitted at 4:05 pm and fourth submitted at 4:44 pm were not accepted. […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF600Sep 25, 2023

    Based on record review and interview, it was determined that facility staff failed to provide an environment for residents which was free from abuse. The deficient practice resulted in a harm for Resident #74, #256, and #34. This was evident for 4 (Resident #74, #256, #7, and #34) of 16 residents investigated for abuse. The findings include: Dementia is not a specific disease, but is instead a general term for the impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interfere with everyday activities. A care plan is a guide that addresses each resident's unique needs. […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF689Sep 25, 2023

    Based on record review and interview, it was determined that facility staff failed to provide the supervision needed to prevent resident to resident altercations which resulted in harm. This was evident for 1(#74) of 7 residents reviewed for accidents. The findings include: Dementia is not a specific disease, but is instead a general term for the impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interfere with everyday activities. A care plan is a guide that addresses each resident's unique needs. It is used to plan, assess, and evaluate the effectiveness of the resident's care. The Minimum Data Set (MDS) is a federally mandated assessment tool used by nursing home staff to gather information on each resident's strengths and needs. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Oct 9, 2025

    Based on observation and interviews it was determined that the facility failed to ensure a sanitary and homelike environment. This was found to be evident on two out of two nursing units in the facility.The findings include: 1) On 10/1/25 at 12:58 PM surveyor observed the sink in the bathroom shared between rooms [ROOM NUMBERS]. Multiple cracks were observed around the drain and in the basin of the sink. On 10/09/25 at 10:53 AM surveyor and the Director of Nursing observed the cracks in the bathroom sink located between rooms [ROOM NUMBERS]. On 10/09/25 at 12:33 PM during an interview, the Maintenance Supervisor (Staff #14) reported that he was aware that some of the sinks were in rough shape and that they had replaced some of them. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF803Oct 9, 2025

    Based on interview and pertinent document review it was determined that the facility failed to have a process in place to ensure that residents received the items listed on the meal ticket or specific items that were requested by the residents. This was found to be evident for 2 residents (Resident #70 and #15) during random dining observations and one (Resident #2) during an interview with the resident council.The findings include:1.On 10/02/2025 at 1:09 PM Resident # 70, a long-term resident of the facility and without cognitive decline was interviewed. Resident #70 reported that a week before s/he was not served a BBQ sandwich that was on the facility menu and her/his meal ticket. Resident #70 reported that s/he was looking forward to the BBQ sandwich all day. […]

Read 24 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 24 of 156 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • May 28, 2026Complaint5 findings · 1 harm
  • Oct 9, 2025Standard and complaint15 findings
  • Sep 25, 2023Standard and complaint25 findings · 2 harm
  • Nov 18, 2020Complaint3 findings · 1 harm
  • Jun 26, 2019Complaint8 findings
  • Feb 8, 2019Standard14 findings
  • Jan 25, 2018Complaint3 findings
  • Sep 29, 2017Standard and complaint16 findings
Show the 9 earlier surveys
  • Mar 21, 2017Complaint2 findings · 1 harm
  • Jun 16, 2016Standard and complaint18 findings
  • Apr 24, 2015Standard10 findings
  • Mar 13, 2014Standard and complaint10 findings
  • Oct 29, 2013Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • Feb 15, 2013—11 findings
  • Sep 19, 2012—2 findings
  • Nov 18, 2011—8 findings
  • Sep 16, 2010—5 findings

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

Comparable facilities

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