Cummings Health Care Facility
Howland, ME · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 205143) · 34 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,824
Phone: (207) 732-4121 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cummings Health Care Facility has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Maine state average of 3.09. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Cummings Health Care Facility reports total nurse hours of about 4.10 per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars. CMS did not report a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility.
Cummings Health Care Facility has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,824.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not part of the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Cummings Health Care Facility is a 34-bed nursing home in Howland, Maine, operating in Penobscot County under for-profit corporate ownership since first being certified in March 1994. The facility currently serves an average of 31 residents and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Cummings Health Care Facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Maine state average of 3.09. The facility's health inspection rating is 3 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 4.10, including 0.82 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. CMS did not report nursing staff turnover data for this facility.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,824.00 for this facility. There have been 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it has not been placed in CMS's Special Focus program, which designates nursing homes as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
There is no indication in the CMS data that this facility is part of a multi-facility chain, nor is there any indication of an ownership change in the past 12 months.
This profile is based on data published by CMS Care Compare. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Cummings Health Care Facility has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Maine state average of 3.09.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.10 hours per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours per resident per day, earning a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars; CMS did not report a turnover percentage.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,824.00, and there have been 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 34 certified beds and an average of 31 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation, and the CMS data provided does not indicate it is part of a chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on March 1, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 3, 3, 2, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 2077324121 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2077324121 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/205143?state=ME.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.