Cumberland Health and Rehab
47065 Al Highway 277 · Bridgeport, AL · 35740 · 2564377260
100 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Huntsville Hospital Health System
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (6 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
6 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.87 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.82 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.47 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 36% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $238,745 |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · K June 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 2, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K June 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected July 2, 2024 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 3, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected July 2, 2024 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · L June 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected July 2, 2024 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · K June 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Have policies on smoking.
Corrected July 2, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D June 3, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 2, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected July 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Corrected July 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected July 2, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected July 2, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2019
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected September 23, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 29, 2019
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 23, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 23, 2019 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 26, 2018
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 4, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F July 26, 2018
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 4, 2018 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 26, 2018
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 4, 2018 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| June 3, 2024 | Fine | $238,745 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 015420 · certified since May 12, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.