Cummings Health Care Facility
Nursing Home · Howland, ME
CMS certification number205143
Contact & location
5 Crocker StreetHowland, ME 04448
Penobscot County
- Phone
- (207) 732-4121
- ZIP code
- 04448 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 34
- Residents per day
- 31.0 (91% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Cummings Health Care Facility INC.
- Medicare certified since
- March 1, 1994
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.10 (state 4.34 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.82 (state 1.05 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.41 (state 0.45 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.87 (state 2.83 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.81 (state 3.92 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- —
- RN turnover
- —
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- June 11, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 8.0 (state 11.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 29 health · 9 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-11 | 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. F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-19 |
| 2025-06-11 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. F0851 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-25 |
| 2025-06-11 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-25 |
| 2025-06-11 | 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. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-25 |
| 2025-06-11 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-16 |
| 2025-06-11 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-25 |
| 2025-06-11 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. F0711 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-25 |
| 2025-06-11 | 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. F0849 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-13 |
| 2024-07-17 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-07-17 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-07-17 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-21 |
| 2024-07-17 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. F0947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-29 |
| 2024-07-17 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition F0637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-07-17 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-07 |
| 2024-07-17 | 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. F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-21 |
| 2024-07-17 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-02 |
| 2024-07-17 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-07-17 | 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. F0887 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-21 |
| 2024-07-17 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. F0568 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-26 |
| 2024-07-17 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. F0577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-07-17 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-03-05 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2023-12-12 |
| 2023-05-11 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-06-21 |
| 2023-05-11 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-06-21 |
| 2023-05-11 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-06-21 |
| 2023-05-11 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-07-03 |
| 2023-05-11 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-06-21 |
| 2023-05-11 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-07-03 |
| 2023-05-11 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-06-21 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $8,824 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-05 | Fine | $8,824 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Goslin, David (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest | |
| Goslin, Melinda (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest | |
| Goslin, David (individual) | 5%+ Mortgage Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Goslin, Melinda (individual) | 5%+ Mortgage Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Goslin, Addison (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Goslin, David (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Goslin, Melinda (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Goslin, Addison (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Goslin, Addison (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Goslin, David (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Goslin, Melinda (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Cummings Health Care Facility?
Cummings Health Care Facility has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Maine.
How many beds does Cummings Health Care Facility have?
It has 34 certified beds and cares for about 31 residents per day.
Has Cummings Health Care Facility been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $8,824 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Cummings Health Care Facility?
(207) 732-4121. The facility is located at 5 Crocker Street, Howland, ME 04448.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.