26 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (6 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Cumberland, MD
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with abuse icon flag with $97,777 in total fines with 26 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
512 Winifred Road, Cumberland, MD
(301) 724-6066
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
130
Certified beds
Average residents
105
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Communicare Health
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1978-02-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.57
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.65
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.21
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.09
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
10%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
19%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.0 |
1.3
0.3 pts better
|
1.9
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.8 |
1.2
0.4 pts better
|
1.8
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.2% |
91.9%
7.3 pts better
|
93.4%
5.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 99.0% |
96.6%
2.4 pts better
|
95.5%
3.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.0% |
2.3%
1.7 pts worse
|
3.3%
0.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 27.4% |
21.4%
6 pts worse
|
11.4%
16 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.3% |
5.7%
0.4 pts better
|
5.4%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 33.2% |
16.1%
17.1 pts worse
|
19.6%
13.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 15.1% |
15.3%
0.2 pts better
|
16.7%
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.0%
About the same
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 31.7% |
26.6%
5.1 pts worse
|
16.3%
15.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 26.1% |
22.9%
3.2 pts worse
|
14.9%
11.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.7%
0.7 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.3% |
1.5%
1.2 pts better
|
1.7%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 29.5% |
25.4%
4.1 pts worse
|
19.8%
9.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.1% |
6.3%
1.2 pts better
|
5.1%
About the same
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 94.7% |
78.4%
16.3 pts better
|
81.7%
13 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 9.8% |
9.9%
0.1 pts better
|
12.0%
2.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.4% |
1.3%
0.9 pts better
|
1.6%
1.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 91.3% |
80.6%
10.7 pts better
|
79.7%
11.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 18.3% |
21.2%
2.9 pts better
|
23.9%
5.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Resident Rights (6 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2023-12-04
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-12-04
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2023-12-04
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2023-12-04
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-12-04
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-12-04
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2019-03-15
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2019-03-15
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2017-10-31
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2017-10-31
Fire Safety
Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.
Corrected 2017-10-31
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2017-10-31
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2017-10-31
Inspection history
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-12-15
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-11-09
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-11-09
Health
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Corrected 2023-11-09
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2023-11-09
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-11-09
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-11-09
Health
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2023-11-09
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2023-11-09
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-11-09
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-11-09
Health
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected 2023-11-09
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2023-11-09
Health
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2023-11-09
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2023-11-09
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2023-11-09
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-11-09
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-11-09
Health
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected 2023-11-09
Health
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected 2023-11-09
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2023-11-09
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-11-09
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-11-09
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2023-11-09
Health
Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.
Corrected 2023-11-09
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2023-11-09
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2019-03-25
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2019-03-25
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2019-03-25
Health
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.
Corrected 2019-03-25
Health
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Corrected 2019-03-25
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2019-03-25
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2019-03-25
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2019-03-25
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2019-03-25
Health
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2019-03-25
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2019-03-25
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2019-03-25
Health
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Corrected 2019-03-25
Health
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected 2019-03-25
Health
Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being.
Corrected 2017-11-12
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies quarterly, and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2017-11-12
Health
Ensure residents have the right to have a choice over activities, their schedules, and health care according to their interests, assessments, and plans of care.
Corrected 2017-11-12
Health
Provide housekeeping and maintenance services.
Corrected 2017-11-12
Health
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected 2017-11-12
Health
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2017-11-12
Health
Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment.
Corrected 2017-11-12
Health
Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being.
Corrected 2017-11-12
Health
Let residents refuse treatment, refuse to take part in an experiment, or formulate advance directives.
Corrected 2017-11-12
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional.
Corrected 2017-11-12
Health
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident .
Corrected 2017-11-12
Health
Make sure that residents receive treatments/services to maintain or improve their ability to care for themselves.
Corrected 2017-11-12
Health
At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor.
Corrected 2017-11-12
Health
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards.
Corrected 2017-11-12
Health
Give notice to the resident before a room or roommate change.
Corrected 2017-11-12
Health
Post nurse staffing information/data on a daily basis.
Corrected 2017-11-12
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $97,777
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
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