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Cummings Health Care Facility
5 Crocker Street, Howland, ME 04448
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Cummings Health Care Facility, in Howland, Maine, is certified for 34 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Maine median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 2 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 29 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 13, 8 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 85.3 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 44.4.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $9K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Maine median of 4.2.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Penobscot Co. median | Maine median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 29 | 33 | 29 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 85.3 | 47.8 | 44.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 45.9% | 46.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $8,824 | $10,033 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (11 in the county, 78 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Maine average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 11 Jun 2025, 17 Jul 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×15 E ×7 F ×2 B ×4
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Standard survey | 19 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0711 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2025 |
| 17 Jul 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2024 |
| 17 Jul 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2024 |
| 17 Jul 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 21 Aug 2024 |
| 17 Jul 2024 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | E | Standard survey | 29 Jul 2024 |
| 17 Jul 2024 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2024 |
| 17 Jul 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2024 |
| 17 Jul 2024 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | D | Standard survey | 21 Aug 2024 |
| 17 Jul 2024 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Standard survey | 2 Aug 2024 |
| 17 Jul 2024 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2024 |
| 17 Jul 2024 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Standard survey | 21 Aug 2024 |
| 17 Jul 2024 | F0568 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | B | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2024 |
| 17 Jul 2024 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | B | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2024 |
| 17 Jul 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2024 |
| 5 Mar 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 12 Dec 2023 |
| 11 May 2023 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | E | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2023 |
| 11 May 2023 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | E | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2023 |
| 11 May 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2023 |
| 11 May 2023 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jul 2023 |
| 11 May 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2023 |
| 11 May 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jul 2023 |
| 11 May 2023 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | B | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mar 2024 | Fine | $8,824 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Maine average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Maine median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 25.8% | 24.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.5% | 3.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 26.2% | 25.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.8% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 17.8% | 19.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Cummings Health Care Facility Inc..
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Penobscot County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katahdin Health Care LLC | Millinocket | 36 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 55.6 | — | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Ross Manor | Bangor | 103 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 36.9 | $8K | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Westgate Center For Rehab & Alzheimers Care | Bangor | 65 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 27.7 | — | 13 May 2026 |
| Brewer Center For Health & Rehabilitation, LLC | Brewer | 111 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 27.9 | — | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Stillwater Health Care | Bangor | 63 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 28 | 44.4 | $11K | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Maine Veterans Home - Bangor | Bangor | 120 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 38 | 31.7 | $75K | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Dexter Health Careabuse icon | Dexter | 53 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 40 | 75.5 | $10K | 27 May 2026 |
| Eastside Center For Health & Rehabilitation, LLC | Bangor | 69 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 33 | 47.8 | $11K | 1 Apr 2026 |
All 11 facilities in Penobscot County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Cummings Health Care Facility been cited for?
29 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Maine median is 29 per facility.
Has Cummings Health Care Facility been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $9K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Cummings Health Care Facility compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day against a Maine median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Cummings Health Care Facility?
Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Cummings Health Care Facility last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 Jun 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 11 Jun 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.