nursing home in Cumberland, MD

Allegany Health Nursing and Rehab

730 Furnace Street, Cumberland, MD 21502 · (301) 777-5941

★★★★★4
Above average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★4
  • Staffing★★★★★3
  • Quality measures★★★★★3

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Allegany Health Nursing and Rehab at a glance

Allegany Health Nursing and Rehab is a 153-bed for-profit nursing home in Cumberland, Maryland (Allegany County).

CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Maryland average of 3.2.

Residents receive about 3.4 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.9 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (April 3, 2026) found 11 health citations. The Maryland average is 17.

Federal regulators fined it 2 times in the past three years, totaling $18,636.

Nursing staff turnover is 28.1% per year (state average 40.2%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Limited Liability Company
Beds
153
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Fundamental Healthcare
Medicare-certified since
July 1, 1991
Resident/family council
Both
County
Allegany County
CMS Certification Number
215230

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityMaryland avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53.2 / 53 / 5Better
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 52.9 / 52.8 / 5Better
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53.2 / 52.9 / 5Average
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53.9 / 53.6 / 5Worse
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)2 / 53.7 / 53.8 / 5Worse
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)5 / 53.9 / 53.3 / 5Better

Staffing

This facility3.35 hrsMaryland average3.87 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Maryland and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMaryland avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)3.35 hrs3.87 hrs3.86 hrsWorse
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.73 hrs0.84 hrs0.69 hrsBetter
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)1.95 hrs2.12 hrs2.32 hrsWorse
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.01 hrs3.47 hrs3.42 hrsWorse
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)28.1%40.2%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)17.6%38.7%42.9%Better
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)001Better

Inspections

This facility11Maryland average17U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Maryland and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMaryland avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)11179Worse
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)253Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)49115.180.6Better

Penalties

This facility2Maryland average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Maryland and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMaryland avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)211Worse
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$18,636$21,934$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)211Worse

Size

MeasureThis facilityMaryland avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds153124107
Average residents per day11510686
Occupancy75.2%84.7%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility2.6%Maryland average2.4%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Maryland and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMaryland avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)2.6%2.4%3.2%Better
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)5%5.9%4.6%Worse
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)20.3%13.8%15.4%Worse
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)4.8%1.5%1.6%Worse
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0%0.5%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)34.6%20.4%13.9%Worse
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)44%22.2%14.1%Worse
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)4.8%5.4%5.2%Better
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)0.5%22.8%12.8%Better
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)35.4%16.7%19.5%Worse
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)26.2%25%19%Worse
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)97.1%96.6%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)93.8%92.6%93.6%Average

Short-stay residents

This facility2%Maryland average1.1%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Maryland and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMaryland avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)2%1.1%1.6%Worse
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)83.8%80.6%79.8%Better
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)66.5%79.1%82%Worse

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 23 health deficiencies and 15 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
April 3, 2026
Fire safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 19, 2026
April 3, 2026
Fire safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 19, 2026
April 3, 2026
Fire safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 19, 2026
April 3, 2026
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 19, 2026
April 3, 2026
Fire safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0223
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 19, 2026
April 3, 2026
Fire safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0741
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 19, 2026
April 3, 2026
Fire safety
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0362
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 19, 2026
April 3, 2026
Fire safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0271
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 19, 2026
April 3, 2026
Standard
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 1, 2026
April 3, 2026
Standard
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0730
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 1, 2026
April 3, 2026
Complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 1, 2026
April 3, 2026
Standard
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0726
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 1, 2026
April 3, 2026
Standard
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0947
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 1, 2026
April 3, 2026
Standard
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0919
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 1, 2026
April 3, 2026
Standard
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 1, 2026
April 3, 2026
Complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 1, 2026
April 3, 2026
Standard
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0679
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 1, 2026
April 3, 2026
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 1, 2026
April 3, 2026
Standard
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 1, 2026
January 24, 2025
Fire safety
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0347
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected February 28, 2025
January 24, 2025
Fire safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected February 28, 2025
January 24, 2025
Fire safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected February 28, 2025
January 24, 2025
Complaint
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0678
G
Actual harm, isolated
Corrected November 22, 2021
January 24, 2025
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
G
Actual harm, isolated
Corrected July 11, 2023
January 24, 2025
Complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 10, 2020
January 24, 2025
Standard
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0604
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 19, 2025
January 24, 2025
Complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 19, 2025
January 24, 2025
Complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 19, 2025
January 24, 2025
Complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 19, 2025
January 24, 2025
Standard
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 19, 2025
December 20, 2019
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected January 20, 2020
December 20, 2019
Fire safety
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0541
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 20, 2020
December 20, 2019
Fire safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected January 20, 2020
December 20, 2019
Fire safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected January 20, 2020
December 20, 2019
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected January 17, 2020
December 20, 2019
Standard
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0552
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 17, 2020
December 20, 2019
Standard
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 17, 2020
December 20, 2019
Standard
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0659
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 17, 2020

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports 2 federal penalties in the past three years, including $18,636 in fines.

DatePenaltyAmount / length
January 24, 2025Fine$10,358
January 24, 2025Fine$8,278

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
MARYLAND LONG TERM CARE LLC
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest100%03/18/2016
BUCKALEW, DEBRA
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE01/02/2017
BUCKALEW, DEBRA
Individual
w-2 managing employeeNOT APPLICABLE01/02/2017

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Frequently asked questions

What is Allegany Health Nursing and Rehab's rating?

Allegany Health Nursing and Rehab has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Maryland nursing homes is 3.2 stars.

How many inspection citations did Allegany Health Nursing and Rehab receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 11 citations, compared with a Maryland average of 17. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Allegany Health Nursing and Rehab accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Allegany Health Nursing and Rehab?

It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Fundamental Healthcare. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Allegany Health Nursing and Rehab and how do I contact it?

Allegany Health Nursing and Rehab is at 730 Furnace Street, Cumberland, MD 21502. Phone: (301) 777-5941.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.