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Cummings Health Care Facility, Howland, ME: 1 star rating, fined $8,824 across 1 fine

Cummings Health Care Facility in Howland, ME is owned by 2 individuals whom CMS lists (names not shown), is rated 1 of 5 stars by Medicare, and was fined $8,824 across 1 fine in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 36 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on August 18, 2026, and 1 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
5 Crocker Street, Howland, ME 04448
Overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
1 of 5
Staffing rating
3 of 5
Quality measure rating
4 of 5
Certified beds
34
Residents per day
29 on average
Ownership type
For profit, corporation
Legal business name
Cummings Health Care Facility Inc.
Fines
$8,824 across 1 fine, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
0
Health citations
36, of which 1 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
August 18, 2026
CMS Certification Number
205143
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Fines and payment denials

Every fine and payment denial CMS lists for this facility in the three years, newest first.

DateTypeFine amountDenial startsDenial daysSource
March 5, 2024Fine$8,824Not listeddata.cms.gov

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
August 18, 2026F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 19, 2026data.cms.gov
July 14, 2026F825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 20, 2026data.cms.gov
July 1, 2026F909Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedSeptember 21, 2026data.cms.gov
July 1, 2026F887Educate 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: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 20, 2026data.cms.gov
July 1, 2026F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 20, 2026data.cms.gov
July 1, 2026F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 20, 2026data.cms.gov
July 1, 2026F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 20, 2026data.cms.gov
July 1, 2026F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedSeptember 21, 2026data.cms.gov
July 1, 2026F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 20, 2026data.cms.gov
July 1, 2026F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 20, 2026data.cms.gov
July 1, 2026F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 20, 2026data.cms.gov
July 1, 2026F635Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 20, 2026data.cms.gov
July 1, 2026F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 14, 2026data.cms.gov
July 1, 2026F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 14, 2026data.cms.gov
June 11, 2025F851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 25, 2025data.cms.gov
June 11, 2025F849Arrange 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: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 13, 2025data.cms.gov
June 11, 2025F801Employ 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: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 19, 2025data.cms.gov
June 11, 2025F711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 25, 2025data.cms.gov
June 11, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 25, 2025data.cms.gov
June 11, 2025F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 16, 2025data.cms.gov
June 11, 2025F578Honor 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: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 25, 2025data.cms.gov
June 11, 2025F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 25, 2025data.cms.gov
July 17, 2024F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 29, 2024data.cms.gov
July 17, 2024F887Educate 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: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 21, 2024data.cms.gov
July 17, 2024F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 21, 2024data.cms.gov
July 17, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 1, 2024data.cms.gov
July 17, 2024F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 1, 2024data.cms.gov
July 17, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 1, 2024data.cms.gov
July 17, 2024F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 2, 2024data.cms.gov
July 17, 2024F727Have 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: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 21, 2024data.cms.gov
July 17, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 7, 2024data.cms.gov
July 17, 2024F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.B: pattern, minimal harm potentialCorrectedAugust 1, 2024data.cms.gov
July 17, 2024F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionD: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 1, 2024data.cms.gov
July 17, 2024F577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.B: pattern, minimal harm potentialCorrectedAugust 1, 2024data.cms.gov
July 17, 2024F568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.B: pattern, minimal harm potentialCorrectedJuly 26, 2024data.cms.gov
March 5, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G: isolated, actual harmPast noncomplianceDecember 12, 2023data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 11 individual or personal trusts (2 owners, 4 managers, 3 officers, directors or trustees). Their names are not shown on this page.

Also on SpecStream

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