Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Cumberland Healthcare Center
CUMBERLAND, MD · 130 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey October 9, 2025
CMS Certification Number 215055 · first certified February 1978
Ownership
Operated by COMMUNICARE HEALTH · For profit - Limited Liability company
- Ownership changed May 1, 2017 (change of ownership)from BEVERLY ENTERPRISES - MARYLAND, INC.
Position within MD
15 citations — more than 19% of the 221 certified nursing homes in MD. Compared within MD rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 7 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 4. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens March 2027 — about 6 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was October 2025. Facilities in MD are typically surveyed 17–59 months after the last one (median 30), measured over 283 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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3 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
1 of the 15 citations on file is Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
5 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 15 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0584 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.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in MD, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the MD figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 15 |
| Median facility in MD | 22 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| February 8, 2019 | 2 |
| September 25, 2023 | 6 |
| October 9, 2025 | 7 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | 2 | 2025-10-09 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 2 | 2025-10-09 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 2 | 2025-10-09 |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | 2 | 2023-09-25 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 1 | 2025-10-09 |
| K-0100 | Meet other general requirements. | 1 | 2023-09-25 |
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | 1 | 2023-09-25 |
| K-0911 | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | 1 | 2019-02-08 |
What the citations cover
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 6
- Smoke Deficiencies 5
- Egress Deficiencies 2
- Construction Deficiencies 1
- Other 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 6 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 5 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 2 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 1 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
October 9, 2025 — 7 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 6, 2026) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 6, 2026) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 6, 2026) |
| K-0362 | Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 6, 2026) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 6, 2026) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 6, 2026) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 6, 2026) |
September 25, 2023 — 6 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 4, 2023) |
| K-0100 | Meet other general requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 4, 2023) |
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 4, 2023) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 4, 2023) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 4, 2023) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 4, 2023) |
February 8, 2019 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0911 | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 15, 2019) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 15, 2019) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.