Cummings Health Care Facility
5 Crocker Street · Howland, ME · 04448 · 2077324121
34 certified beds For profit - Corporation
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
The composite number cleared 74 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.83 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.00 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.64 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,824 |
Inspection citations (29 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025
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.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected June 16, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F June 11, 2025
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.
Corrected July 19, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025
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.
Corrected June 13, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F June 11, 2025
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2024
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2024
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.
Corrected August 21, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2024
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected August 2, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E July 17, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2024
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 17, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E July 17, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected August 21, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2024
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.
Corrected August 21, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E July 17, 2024
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected July 29, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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No harm found · B July 17, 2024
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected July 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B July 17, 2024
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B July 17, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G March 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 12, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 11, 2023
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected June 21, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 11, 2023
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected June 21, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 11, 2023
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.
Corrected July 3, 2023 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| March 5, 2024 | Fine | $8,824 |
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 205143 · certified since March 1, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.