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Cummings Health Care Facility

5 CROCKER STREET
HOWLAND, ME 04448 · 2077324121 · Penobscot County

CMS Star Ratings

Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★

Facility Facts

Certified beds34
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
State rank#47

By the numbers

29
Health citations (3 cycles)
0
Immediate-jeopardy (J/K/L)
1
Actual-harm (G/H/I)
$8,824
Federal fines (CMPs)
The trend: Citation volume is steady at 8 in both the most recent and oldest of the last three cycles.

Recent Health Citations

Jun 11, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0849
D — No actual harm
Administration Deficiencies
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.
Jun 11, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0711
D — No actual harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Jun 11, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0684
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Jun 11, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0580
D — No actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Jun 11, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0578
D — No actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Jun 11, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0550
D — No actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Jun 11, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0851
F — No actual harm
Administration Deficiencies
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Jun 11, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0801
F — No actual harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
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.
Jul 17, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0641
B — Cited
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Jul 17, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0577
B — Cited
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Jul 17, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0568
B — Cited
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Jul 17, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0887
D — No actual harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
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.
Jul 17, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0814
D — No actual harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Jul 17, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0730
D — No actual harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Jul 17, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0727
D — No actual harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
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.
Jul 17, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0684
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Jul 17, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0637
D — No actual harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Jul 17, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0947
E — No actual harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Jul 17, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0883
E — No actual harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Jul 17, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0880
E — No actual harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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How to read this page. Star ratings and citation counts come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare August 2026 dataset, covering the three most recent inspection cycles. Scope/severity letters: D–F no actual harm, G–I actual harm, J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026 dataset. Updated quarterly. Figures come from public CMS records; contact info@theskilledreport.com for corrections.