ElderGrade
B

70.7/100

Above average

Cummings Health Care Facility

5 Crocker Street, Howland, ME 04448

CMS 3/5 stars #6 of 11 in Penobscot County (207) 732-4121
Certified beds
34
Occupancy
91%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $8,824 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection 24.2/30 Staffing 22/30 Stability 7.5/15 Outcomes 9/15 Enforcement 8/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

24.2/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -1.8 for 22 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

22/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.82 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.82 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 7% against weekdays

Staff stability

7.5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • No turnover figure reported — scored neutral

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

8/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $8,824 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.10 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.82 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.81 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover Not reported

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 29 citations

Last standard health inspection: June 11, 2025 (1 year ago).

F Jun 11, 2025 F0801

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Jun 11, 2025 F0851

Administration Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 11, 2025 F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 11, 2025 F0578

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 11, 2025 F0580

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 11, 2025 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 11, 2025 F0711

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 11, 2025 F0849

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
GOSLIN, DAVID Individual 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
GOSLIN, MELINDA Individual 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
GOSLIN, ADDISON Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
GOSLIN, DAVID Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
GOSLIN, MELINDA Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
GOSLIN, ADDISON Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
GOSLIN, DAVID Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
GOSLIN, MELINDA Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
GOSLIN, ADDISON Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
GOSLIN, DAVID Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
GOSLIN, MELINDA Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Cummings Health Care Facility

What is the ElderGrade for Cummings Health Care Facility? +

Cummings Health Care Facility holds an ElderGrade of B (70.7 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Cummings Health Care Facility? +

Residents receive an average of 4.10 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Cummings Health Care Facility been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 29 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Cummings Health Care Facility accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Cummings Health Care Facility is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.