Cumberland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Somerset, KY was fined $6,991 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 9 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Cumberland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (Somerset, KY) — $6,991 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Cumberland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Somerset, KY was fined $6,991 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 9 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.


• Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.


• Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.


• Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.


• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.


• 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.


• Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.


• Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.