The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited March 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Cummings Health Care Facility
HOWLAND, ME · Medicare-certified · 34 beds
In good standing
For-profit
Data as of September 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
Cummings Health Care Facility in Howland, ME has a 3-star overall rating, with 3 stars for health inspections and quality, but a lower 2-star staffing rating. Reported nurse staffing is 4.10 hours per resident per day, matching the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.0997 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 14, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.0997.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.82
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.41
- Nurse aides
- 2.87
- Weekend nursing
- 3.81
Hours per resident per day.
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
20.8%18.2%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.1%3.4%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.3%2.4%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.1%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
0%0%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
34.6%13%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—26.2%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
11.1%12%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.9%2.2%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
39.3%61.9%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
43.8%62.1%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%96.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—59%—
What the inspectors found
The home failed to have enough qualified staff to properly provide food and nutrition services. Cited June 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 801 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to submit complete and accurate staffing information based on verifiable records. Cited June 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 851 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide or arrange the specialized rehabilitation services a resident needed. Cited July 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 825 — 42 CFR §483.65 — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited July 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 13 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $8,824 in total fines.
- $8,824
Federal fine
Mar 5, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 31 residents on an average day (91% of 34 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 32 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.