ALLEGANY HEALTH NURSING AND REHAB
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Allegany Health Nursing and Rehab in Cumberland, Maryland has a Trust Grade of C+, indicating it is slightly above average but not exceptional. It ranks #52 out of 219 nursing homes in Maryland, placing it in the top half of facilities in the state, and #2 out of 8 in Allegany County, meaning only one local option is better. Unfortunately, the facility's trend is worsening, with issues increasing from 4 in 2019 to 8 in 2023, and it has faced fines totaling $18,636, which is average compared to other facilities. Staffing is a mixed bag; while the turnover rate is a commendable 26%, below the state average of 40%, the staffing rating itself is average, and RN coverage is also average. Specific incidents of concern include serious failures in resident care, such as not following end-of-life care orders for a newly admitted resident and inadequate supervision during transfers that resulted in fractures for two residents. While there are strengths, such as good health inspection and quality measures ratings, the facility needs to address its rising number of incidents and ensure consistent compliance with care standards.
- Trust Score
- C+
- In Maryland
- #52/219
- Safety Record
- Moderate
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ✓ Good
- 26% annual turnover. Excellent stability, 22 points below Maryland's 48% average. Staff who stay learn residents' needs.
- Penalties ○ Average
- $18,636 in fines. Higher than 60% of Maryland facilities. Some compliance issues.
- Skilled Nurses ○ Average
- Each resident gets 41 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — about average for Maryland. RNs are the most trained staff who monitor for health changes.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 21 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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4-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Low Staff Turnover (26%) · Staff stability means consistent care
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
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Staff turnover is low (26%)
22 points below Maryland average of 48%
Facility shows strength in quality measures, staff retention, fire safety.
The Bad
Below median ($33,413)
Minor penalties assessed
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 21 deficiencies on record
Jan 2025
8 deficiencies
2 Harm
SERIOUS
(G)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Deficiency F0678
(Tag F0678)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on reviews of a facility-reported incident, a closed medical record and all pertinent information and staff interview, it ...
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SERIOUS
(G)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on reviews of a facility-reported incident, a closed medical record and all pertinent information, and staff interviews, i...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Free from Abuse/Neglect
(Tag F0600)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on reviews of the facility investigation and all pertinent administrative documents, a closed clinical record, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a re...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0604
(Tag F0604)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, record review, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure residents were free of physical...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Abuse Prevention Policies
(Tag F0607)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on an anonymous complaint, reviews of closed medical records and pertinent administrative policies and records, and staff interview, it was determined that facility administrative staff failed t...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Report Alleged Abuse
(Tag F0609)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on an anonymous complaint, reviews of closed medical records and pertinent administrative policies and records, and staff interview, it was determined that facility administrative staff failed t...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Investigate Abuse
(Tag F0610)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on an anonymous complaint, reviews of closed medical records and pertinent administrative policies and records, and staff interview, it was determined that facility administrative staff failed t...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, record review, and policy review, the facility failed to revise residents care plan to include ...
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Dec 2019
4 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0552
(Tag F0552)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on medical record review and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to ensure that Resident #28 was aware of a treatment that could be administered. This was evident for 1(#28) o...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0659
(Tag F0659)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on medical record review and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to ensure all nursing staff that has the potential to work on the third floor was in-serviced to ensure the ce...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure that proper hygienic practices were followed with the use of a nasal cannula (#125). This was evide...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation and interviews of facility staff, it was determined that food service employees failed to ensure that sanitary and safe food handling practices were followed to reduce the risk of...
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Jul 2018
9 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pharmacy Services
(Tag F0755)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on review of medical record and interview with facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the facility's pharmacy services adequately screened a resident's new med...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0757
(Tag F0757)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on review of the medical record and interview with staff, it was determined that he facility staff failed to ensure that the resident's drug regimen was free from unnecessary drugs by failing to...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0760
(Tag F0760)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on medical record review and interviews with facility staff, it was determined the nursing staff failed to give Novolog Insulin, as ordered by the physician to resident (#22). This occurred in o...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
2) Review of Resident #136 electronic medical record, on 7/18/18 at 2:45PM, revealed physicians' orders for medication to be given PRN (as needed) for pain, which included but was not limited to, Napr...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0921)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on surveyor observation and interview with staff it was determined that the facility failed to maintain a resident's wheelchair in a safe and sanitary condition. This was identified for 1 (#97) ...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0655
(Tag F0655)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 4) Review of Resident #136 medical record on 7/18/18 at 2:45PM revealed that the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE]...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on medical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to follow the resident's plan of care. This was evident for 2 (#77 and #23) of 51 residents reviewe...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on medical record review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to review and revise the resident's plans of care, this was evident for 2 (#77 and #23) of 51 residents reviewed. A car...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, medical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure that protective garments and safety devices are utilized/applied as per phys...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • 26% annual turnover. Excellent stability, 22 points below Maryland's 48% average. Staff who stay learn residents' needs.
- • 21 deficiencies on record, including 2 serious (caused harm) violations. Ask about corrective actions taken.
- • $18,636 in fines. Above average for Maryland. Some compliance problems on record.
About This Facility
What is Allegany Health Nursing And Rehab's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns ALLEGANY HEALTH NURSING AND REHAB an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is considered above average nationally. Within Maryland, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Allegany Health Nursing And Rehab Staffed?
CMS rates ALLEGANY HEALTH NURSING AND REHAB's staffing level at 3 out of 5 stars, which is average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 26%, compared to the Maryland average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Allegany Health Nursing And Rehab?
State health inspectors documented 21 deficiencies at ALLEGANY HEALTH NURSING AND REHAB during 2018 to 2025. These included: 2 that caused actual resident harm and 19 with potential for harm. Deficiencies causing actual harm indicate documented cases where residents experienced negative health consequences.
Who Owns and Operates Allegany Health Nursing And Rehab?
ALLEGANY HEALTH NURSING AND REHAB is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by FUNDAMENTAL HEALTHCARE, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 153 certified beds and approximately 112 residents (about 73% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in CUMBERLAND, Maryland.
How Does Allegany Health Nursing And Rehab Compare to Other Maryland Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Maryland, ALLEGANY HEALTH NURSING AND REHAB's overall rating (4 stars) is above the state average of 3.0, staff turnover (26%) is significantly lower than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Allegany Health Nursing And Rehab?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"
Is Allegany Health Nursing And Rehab Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, ALLEGANY HEALTH NURSING AND REHAB has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 4-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Maryland. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Allegany Health Nursing And Rehab Stick Around?
Staff at ALLEGANY HEALTH NURSING AND REHAB tend to stick around. With a turnover rate of 26%, the facility is 19 percentage points below the Maryland average of 46%. Low turnover is a positive sign. It means caregivers have time to learn each resident's needs, medications, and personal preferences. Consistent staff also notice subtle changes in a resident's condition more quickly. Registered Nurse turnover is also low at 24%, meaning experienced RNs are available to handle complex medical needs.
Was Allegany Health Nursing And Rehab Ever Fined?
ALLEGANY HEALTH NURSING AND REHAB has been fined $18,636 across 2 penalty actions. This is below the Maryland average of $33,265. While any fine indicates a compliance issue, fines under $50,000 are relatively common and typically reflect isolated problems that were subsequently corrected. Families should ask what specific issues led to these fines and confirm they've been resolved.
Is Allegany Health Nursing And Rehab on Any Federal Watch List?
ALLEGANY HEALTH NURSING AND REHAB is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.