CUMBERLAND HEALTHCARE CENTER in CUMBERLAND, MD was fined $97,777 by CMS following 56 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

CUMBERLAND HEALTHCARE CENTER (CUMBERLAND, MD) — $97,777 in CMS Fines

Outcome: CUMBERLAND HEALTHCARE CENTER in CUMBERLAND, MD was fined $97,777 by CMS following 56 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• 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.


• 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.


• Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.


• Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.


• 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.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


• Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted


• Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.