Nursing homes › Maine › Cummings Health Care Facility
5 Crocker Street, Howland, ME 04448 · 2077324121 · 34 certified beds
CMS lists no chain affiliation for this facility. Ownership type on record: For profit - Corporation.
Total nurse staffing: 4.10 (Maine median: 4.17). RN hours: 0.82. Weekend total: 3.81.
All-time on record: 29 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | 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. | F | Health | 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. | F | Health | 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. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-16 |
| 2025-06-11 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-07-17 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-07-17 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Health | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2024-07-29 |
| 2024-07-17 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-07-17 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-21 |
| 2024-07-17 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-02 |
| 2024-07-17 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-21 |
| 2024-07-17 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | B | Health | corrected 2024-07-26 |
| 2024-07-17 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | B | Health | corrected 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-07-17 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Health | 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. | G | complaint | corrected 2023-12-12 |
| 2023-05-11 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | E | Health | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2023-06-21 |
| 2023-05-11 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2023-07-03 |
| 2023-05-11 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2023-07-03 |
| 2023-05-11 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | B | Health | corrected 2023-06-21 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-05 | Fine | $8,824 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOSLIN, DAVID | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 11/01/2013 |
| GOSLIN, MELINDA | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 11/01/2013 |
| GOSLIN, ADDISON | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/27/2016 |
| GOSLIN, DAVID | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/05/2008 |
| GOSLIN, MELINDA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/05/2008 |
| GOSLIN, ADDISON | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/07/2021 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 205143. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.