ElderGrade
D

46.1/100

Below average

Cumberland Healthcare Center

512 Winifred Road, Cumberland, MD 21502

CMS 2/5 stars #7 of 8 in Allegany County (301) 724-6066
Certified beds
130
Occupancy
77%
Ownership
For-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.

  • 3 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.

  • $97,777 in federal fines

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

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

2.1/30

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

  • -10 for 1 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -8 for 2 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -9.9 for 45 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

15/30

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

  • 3.76 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.69 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 10% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

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

  • 23% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

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

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

Enforcement history

2/10

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

  • $97,777 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Grade ceiling applied

  • 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 3.29 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.69 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

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

Weekend nurse hours 2.96 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

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

Nursing staff turnover 23.20%
National average 45.80% Better than average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 59 citations

Last standard health inspection: October 9, 2025 (10 months ago).

J May 28, 2026 F0627 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

D May 28, 2026 F0550 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 28, 2026 F0658 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 28, 2026 F0697 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 28, 2026 F0880 From a complaint

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Oct 9, 2025 F0584 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Oct 9, 2025 F0803

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Oct 9, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of COMMUNICARE HEALTH, which operates 120 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
STOLTZ, CHARLES Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
ROMEO, DOMINIC Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
WILHEIM, RONALD Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
WINIFRED MGT CO., LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BLOWE, NOLA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
GROVES, DONNA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MCELDOWNEY, THOMAS Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ROMEO, DOMINIC Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
STOLTZ, CHARLES Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ODENTHAL, RICHARD Individual INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE O...
WINIFRED MGT CO., LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
BLOWE, NOLA Individual ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Cumberland Healthcare Center

What is the ElderGrade for Cumberland Healthcare Center? +

Cumberland Healthcare Center holds an ElderGrade of D (46.1 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 Healthcare Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.29 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Cumberland Healthcare Center been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 3 of the 59 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 Healthcare Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Cumberland Healthcare Center 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.