ElderGrade
D

54/100

Below average

Cumberland Health And Rehab

47065 Al Highway 277, Bridgeport, AL 35740

CMS 2/5 stars #3 of 3 in Jackson County (256) 437-7260
Certified beds
100
Occupancy
85%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • Abuse icon on record

    CMS flags this facility for citations of abuse that caused harm, or potential for harm, to residents.

  • Special Focus Facility

    CMS has placed this home in its Special Focus Facility program for a persistent pattern of poor care. These homes get inspected twice as often.

  • 6 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $238,745 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

  • Last inspection was more than 2 years ago

    Ratings here are based on older survey data than at most facilities.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

10/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -20 for 6 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years

Staffing

26/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.65 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.82 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 12% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 36% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

0/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $238,745 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 54 (grade D) — CMS Special Focus Facility
  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — CMS abuse icon on record
  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — immediate-jeopardy citation in the last 3 years

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.77 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.82 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.30 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 35.60%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 18 citations

Last standard health inspection: June 3, 2024 (2 years ago).

L Jun 3, 2024 F0867 From a complaint

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

K Jun 3, 2024 F0600 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

K Jun 3, 2024 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

K Jun 3, 2024 F0926 From a complaint

Environmental Deficiencies

Have policies on smoking.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

J Jun 3, 2024 F0835 From a complaint

Administration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

J Jun 3, 2024 F0837 From a complaint

Administration Deficiencies

Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

E Jun 3, 2024 F0740 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jun 3, 2024 F0741 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL HEALTH SYSTEM, which operates 3 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
ANDERSON, JOHN Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
CARRIER, JOHN Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
SAMZ, JEFFREY Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
ANDERSON, JOHN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
BENTLEY, PHILIP Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
CARTER, CLINTON Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
MATTHEWS JR, ROBERT Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
SAMZ, JEFFREY Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
ANDERSON, JOHN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
CARRIER, JOHN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
THE HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Cumberland Health And Rehab

What is the ElderGrade for Cumberland Health And Rehab? +

Cumberland Health And Rehab holds an ElderGrade of D (54 out of 100), which we describe as "below average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Cumberland Health And Rehab? +

Residents receive an average of 3.77 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Cumberland Health And Rehab been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 6 of the 18 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Cumberland Health And Rehab accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Cumberland Health And Rehab is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.