Inspection Reports for Cumberland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

KY, 42501

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Inspection Report Summary

The most recent inspection on April 24, 2025, identified deficiencies related to resident nail care, environmental cleanliness, and unsecured handrails in corridors. Earlier inspections showed a mix of compliance and similar issues with sanitation and safety, indicating ongoing challenges in these areas. Inspectors cited failures in housekeeping leading to mold presence and maintenance problems affecting corridor safety. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, with one complaint resulting in a non-compliance finding. The pattern suggests persistent concerns with environmental conditions and safety features, with no clear improvement noted in the latest report.

Deficiencies (last 3 years)

Deficiencies (over 3 years) 4 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

15% better than Kentucky average
Kentucky average: 4.7 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

4 3 2 1 0
2019
2021
2025
Inspection Report Routine Deficiencies: 3 Apr 24, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to resident care, housekeeping, and facility safety, including activities of daily living assistance, housekeeping services, and maintenance of handrails.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in providing adequate nail care to a cognitively impaired resident, maintaining clean and sanitary resident rooms and shower areas with mold-like substances present, and ensuring that handrails in hallways were firmly secured, posing potential risks to residents.
Severity Breakdown
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm: 3
Deficiencies (3)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to provide necessary nail care to a resident unable to perform activities of daily living, resulting in long, dirty nails with grime underneath.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Failure to provide housekeeping services to ensure a clean and sanitary environment, with black, fuzzy-appearing substance (potential mold) growing around sinks, bathrooms, tiles, and shower rooms.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Failure to ensure that two of four corridors were equipped with firmly secured handrails on each side, with multiple handrails loose, missing screws, or having blunt exposed ends.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Report Facts
Sampled residents: 21 Residents affected by nail care deficiency: 1 Residents affected by housekeeping deficiency: 4 Residents affected by handrail deficiency: 2
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
SRNA 1State Registered Nurse AidInterviewed regarding nail care practices and stated she provided nail care to R6 on 04/22/2025
RN 1Registered NurseInterviewed about responsibility for nail care and importance of cutting residents' nails
Director of NursingDirector of Nursing (DON)Interviewed about expectations for nursing and aide care of residents' ADLs and unawareness of housekeeping issues
AdministratorFacility AdministratorInterviewed about expectations for nail care, housekeeping, and maintenance reporting
Maintenance AssistantAssistant Director of MaintenanceConfirmed loose handrails and responsibility for checking them
Restorative Nurse 1Restorative NurseAware of loose handrails and acknowledged failure to report them
Housekeeping ManagerHousekeeping ManagerInterviewed about cleaning schedules and unawareness of black substance
Housekeeping SupervisorHousekeeping SupervisorInterviewed about cleaning handrails and responsibility for inspection
Inspection Report Abbreviated Survey Census: 87 Deficiencies: 3 Apr 24, 2025
Visit Reason
A Recertification and Abbreviated Survey was initiated on 04/22/2025 and concluded on 04/24/2025 to assess compliance with healthcare regulations and investigate complaints.
Findings
The facility was found to have deficit practice with a scope and severity of a 'F' level status. Deficiencies included failure to provide adequate nail care for a resident, unsafe environmental conditions such as black substance and mold in shower rooms and resident rooms, and unsecured handrails in corridors.
Complaint Details
No regulatory violations were identified for several complaints listed by their KY numbers. One complaint (KY#00039044) was found non-compliant.
Severity Breakdown
F: 2 E: 1
Deficiencies (3)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to ensure one resident received necessary nail care, resulting in long, dirty nails with black substance underneath.F
Facility failed to provide housekeeping services to ensure a clean and sanitary environment; black, fuzzy substance (mold) observed in multiple shower rooms and resident bathrooms.F
Corridors lacked firmly secured handrails on both sides, with loose or missing screws and parts, creating safety hazards.E
Report Facts
Survey Census: 87 Sample Size: 46 Sample Size for ADL Deficiency: 21
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
State Registered Nurse Aid (SRNA) 1State Registered Nurse AidProvided nail care to Resident #6 and described nail care procedures
Registered Nurse (RN) 1Registered NurseInterviewed regarding nail care oversight and procedures
Director of NursingDirector of NursingConducted audits, provided education on nail care, and interviewed about facility practices
AdministratorAdministratorInterviewed regarding expectations for resident nail care and housekeeping standards
Housekeeping SupervisorHousekeeping SupervisorInterviewed about cleaning practices and handrail maintenance
Maintenance AssistantMaintenance AssistantInterviewed about black substance issue and handrail maintenance
Assistant Director of MaintenanceAssistant Director of MaintenanceInterviewed about handrail conditions and maintenance responsibilities
Restorative Nurse 1Restorative NurseInterviewed about loose handrails and resident safety concerns
Housekeeping ManagerHousekeeping ManagerInterviewed about cleaning schedules and black substance observations
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Deficiencies: 2 Jul 30, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted based on complaints regarding failure to conduct timely comprehensive annual assessments and failure to provide appropriate treatment and care according to physician orders, specifically related to diabetic care and monitoring.
Findings
The facility failed to complete a required annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for one resident and failed to monitor and treat another resident's diabetes and vital signs appropriately, resulting in immediate jeopardy to resident health and safety. The facility did not follow professional standards for diabetic care, including monitoring blood glucose and vital signs as ordered, and failed to document and implement proper care plans and monitoring protocols.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation revealed failure to complete timely annual assessments and failure to monitor and treat a diabetic resident properly, leading to immediate jeopardy. Immediate Jeopardy was identified on 07/16/2021 and removed on 07/21/2021 after corrective actions.
Severity Breakdown
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm: 1 Level of Harm - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety: 1
Deficiencies (2)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to conduct a comprehensive annual assessment within the required timeframe for one resident.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Failure to provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, including failure to monitor blood glucose and vital signs for a diabetic resident, resulting in immediate jeopardy.Level of Harm - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Report Facts
Residents sampled: 22 Blood glucose level: 26 Blood glucose level: 300 Blood glucose level: 256 Blood pressure readings: 4 Vital signs monitoring frequency: 4 Immediate Jeopardy removal date: 2021
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Licensed Practical Nurse #3LPNNamed in failure to monitor and document blood glucose and vital signs for Resident #283
Director of NursingDONMonitored MDS assessments and acknowledged staff training deficiencies related to diabetic care
AdministratorRelied on MDS staff and DON for assessments and acknowledged expectations for diabetic care
Physician #1PhysicianResident's physician who stated expectations for monitoring diabetic resident's blood glucose and vital signs
MDS Nurse #1MDS NurseResponsible for completing MDS assessments; missed annual assessment for Resident #1
Social Services DirectorSSDCompleted audits on baseline care plans for new admissions
PharmacistProvided expectations for monitoring diabetic residents and medication administration
Inspection Report Routine Deficiencies: 4 Jul 18, 2019
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to resident care, infection control, equipment safety, and overall facility environment at Cumberland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in maintaining a safe, clean, and homelike environment, proper catheter care to prevent urinary tract infections, accurate administration of enteral nutrition per physician orders, and ensuring essential mechanical equipment was in safe working condition. Specific issues included improper storage of reusable resident equipment, catheter drainage bags touching the floor, failure to increase tube feeding as ordered, and a persistent leak under the dishwasher sink causing water overflow.
Severity Breakdown
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm: 4
Deficiencies (4)
DescriptionSeverity
Failed to maintain a safe, clean, homelike environment by improperly storing reusable resident equipment such as bedpans and basins uncovered and unlabeled on the bathroom floor.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Failed to provide appropriate catheter care; Resident #66's urinary catheter drainage bag was observed dragging on the floor.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Failed to ensure administration of enteral nutrition was consistent with physician orders for Resident #187; tube feeding was not increased as ordered.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Failed to keep all essential equipment working safely; a leak under the dishwasher sink caused water to overflow into the kitchen and storage room.Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Report Facts
Residents sampled: 19 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 1 Bathrooms inspected: 7 Tube feeding rate ordered: 65 Tube feeding rate observed: 30 Weight (pounds): 121 Weight (pounds): 118.4 Weight (pounds): 120.6 Water volume: 2.5
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Director of NursingDirector of NursingInterviewed regarding storage policy and catheter care expectations
Wound Care/Infection Control NurseInfection Control NurseInterviewed regarding storage of reusable equipment and catheter care monitoring
Housekeeping SupervisorHousekeeping SupervisorInterviewed regarding handling of improperly stored equipment
Admissions CoordinatorAdmissions CoordinatorInterviewed regarding monitoring of resident rooms and bathrooms
State Registered Nurse Aide #2State Registered Nurse AideInterviewed regarding catheter bag care
Licensed Practical Nurse #1Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding tube feeding administration and documentation
Unit CoordinatorUnit CoordinatorInterviewed regarding documentation of tube feeding amounts
Dietary Employee #1Dietary EmployeeInterviewed regarding water overflow from dishwasher sink
Dietary Employee #2Dietary EmployeeInterviewed regarding emptying pan under dishwasher sink
Dietary ManagerDietary ManagerInterviewed regarding work order and maintenance efforts to fix leak

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