2020 Virginia admissions suspension

In 2020, Virginia suspended new admissions at Cumberland Hospital while state agencies investigated allegations involving abuse, neglect, and restraint practices. Associated Press reporting described the action and noted that the hospital and Universal Health Services denied wrongdoing (Associated Press).

Civil litigation

Virginia Mercury reporting described civil suits alleging physical and sexual abuse at Cumberland Hospital. The lawsuits are summarized as allegations by plaintiffs and are not treated here as adjudicated findings (Virginia Mercury).