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Penobscot County, Maine · Nursing home

Cummings Health Care Facility

3 of 5 overall from CMS

5 Crocker Street, Howland, ME 04448

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At a glance

Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.

Cummings Health Care Facility is a 34-bed nursing home in Howland, Maine (Penobscot County). CMS rates it 3 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 4.10 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Maine average of 4.34. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,824 in the past three years.

Certified beds
34
Residents per day (average)
31.0
Certified since
1994 (32 yrs)

For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and Medicaid

Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.

Questions to ask Cummings Health Care Facility

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,824 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
  2. Registered nurse time is 0.82 hours per resident per day; the Maine average is 1.05. Is an RN on site overnight?RN staffing in CMS data
  3. What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices

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CMS star ratings

The vertical line marks the Maine average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings

Nurse staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.

What these roles do

Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.

How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 7 hours. The vertical line marks the Maine average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.

Inspection history

Inspectors cited 29 health deficiencies in the past three years. Of these, 1 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 1 followed a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Mar 5, 2024: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Deficiencies cited at each standard inspection
Inspection dateHealthFire safety
Jun 11, 202584
Jul 17, 2024130
May 11, 202385

Maine homes averaged 11.0 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.

Health citations, past three years (29)

  1. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    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.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 19, 2025)

  2. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 25, 2025)

  3. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 25, 2025)

  4. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 25, 2025)

  5. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 16, 2025)

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  1. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 25, 2025)

  2. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 25, 2025)

  3. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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.

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 13, 2025)

  4. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 1, 2024)

  5. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 1, 2024)

  6. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 21, 2024)

  7. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 29, 2024)

  8. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 1, 2024)

  9. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 7, 2024)

  10. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 21, 2024)

  11. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 2, 2024)

  12. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 1, 2024)

  13. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 21, 2024)

  14. BPotential for minimal harm, pattern

    Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 26, 2024)

  15. BPotential for minimal harm, pattern

    Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 1, 2024)

  16. BPotential for minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 1, 2024)

  17. GActual harm, isolated

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Past Non-Compliance (Dec 12, 2023)

  18. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 21, 2023)

  19. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 21, 2023)

  20. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 21, 2023)

  21. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 3, 2023)

  22. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 21, 2023)

  23. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 3, 2023)

  24. BPotential for minimal harm, pattern

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 21, 2023)

What severity letters A to L mean

Penalties, past three years

DateTypeAmount
Mar 5, 2024Fine$8,824

Maine homes averaged 0.4 fines and $7,431 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $31,093.

Cost

Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.

Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.

Compared within Maine

Common questions

What is the CMS star rating for Cummings Health Care Facility?

Cummings Health Care Facility has an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 3, staffing is 2 and quality measures is 3.

How many beds does Cummings Health Care Facility have?

Cummings Health Care Facility has 34 certified beds. It averages 31.0 residents per day, about 91.2% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at Cummings Health Care Facility?

The home reports 4.10 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.82 hours from registered nurses. The Maine average is 4.34 hours and 1.05 hours from registered nurses.

Has Cummings Health Care Facility been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,824 in the past three years.

Does Cummings Health Care Facility accept Medicare or Medicaid?

CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Aug 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 205143. Check the official record on Medicare.gov

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