Cummings Health Care Facility

    5 Crocker Ave, Howland, ME 04448
    • Assisted Living
    • Skilled Nursing

    Heartfelt welcoming team, excellent care

    I'm very satisfied - my loved one is truly in good hands with a heartfelt, welcoming team (special thanks to Julie Murphy and her fabulous staff) who provide respectful, high-quality care in a warm, homey setting. The meals are great with alternatives, long-tenured staff show real dedication, and I'm grateful for their attention.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.33·(6)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.0
    • Staff

      3.3
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      3.3

    Pros

    • Compassionate, respectful staff
    • High-quality personal and clinical care
    • Home-like, welcoming atmosphere
    • Experienced, long-tenured workforce
    • Varied meal options and alternatives
    • Warm admissions and family welcome
    • Recognized individual staff leadership

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staff training and clinical competency
    • Gaps in professional conduct and on-shift attention
    • Cleanliness issues in visitor and common areas
    • Management–family communication and decision-alignment gaps
    • Potential responsiveness and care-attention delays

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews for Cummings Health Care Facility present a mixed picture with clear strengths alongside operational concerns. Many comments emphasize a caring culture: reviewers describe staff as compassionate and respectful, with long-tenured team members contributing to continuity of care. Admissions and initial family interactions are frequently characterized as warm and welcoming, and individual staff members receive specific gratitude for their work. Clinical and personal care are often described positively, suggesting that when staffing and supervision are consistent the facility delivers high-quality support.

    Dining and daily life are similarly noted as strengths in a number of accounts. Meals are described as satisfying with alternative selections available, and the overall environment is often characterized as home-like and comfortable. There is limited specific commentary about organized activities in the provided summaries, but the homey atmosphere and positive staff–resident interactions imply an emphasis on resident comfort and social warmth.

    Conversely, the reviews raise several operational concerns that prospective families should weigh. There are repeated indications of inconsistent staff training or competence, which can translate into uneven care quality. Reviewers also describe episodes of staff inattentiveness or unprofessional on-shift behavior (for example, excessive phone use or inappropriate conversations), which suggests gaps in supervision and expectations for conduct. Cleanliness issues in visitor and common areas were noted, indicating a need for attention to sanitation and housekeeping standards in public spaces.

    Management and communication are another recurring theme. Some families expressed frustration that administrative decision-making did not align with family wishes, pointing to weaknesses in family engagement and shared decision processes. Relatedly, mentions of delayed attention to residents imply potential responsiveness problems during some shifts. Together these patterns suggest variability in operational oversight: the facility is capable of providing very positive experiences but does not consistently sustain that level across all units and times.

    In summary, Cummings Health Care Facility appears to have substantive strengths in staff compassion, long-term workforce stability, a welcoming atmosphere, and meal flexibility. At the same time, there are actionable concerns around staff training and conduct, maintenance of cleanliness in communal areas, responsiveness during certain shifts, and clearer two-way communication between administration and families. Prospective residents and families may wish to verify current training, supervision, housekeeping protocols, and family–management communication practices during a visit to assess how the facility is addressing these issues.

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    Medicare Ratings

    3·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Cummings Health Care Facility is located at 5 Crocker Ave, Howland, ME, 04448.

    About Cummings Health Care Facility

    Cummings Health Care Facility is a small, for-profit nursing home situated in Howland, Maine. With a capacity of 34 beds, it provides both long-term care and short-stay rehabilitation services, participating in both Medicare and Medicaid programs to accommodate a range of resident needs and financial situations. The facility is not part of a continuing care retirement community, meaning it primarily offers focused nursing and rehabilitative care rather than a full spectrum of independent or assisted living options. Its ownership is corporate, and the facility functions independently, not within a hospital setting.

    The nursing home's care is structured to support residents with daily assistance related to both medical and non-medical needs, such as medication administration, dressing, personal hygiene, eating, and using the bathroom. The staff-to-resident ratio is a notable aspect, featuring an average of three hours and twenty-seven minutes of nursing attention per resident each day, with particularly strong consistency in staffing levels between weekdays and weekends. This level of care is essential in maintaining the well-being and daily functioning of the resident population, with a significant portion—about 87.4%—maintaining the ability to move, eat, or perform routine activities without assistance. Additionally, preventive care measures such as flu vaccinations are emphasized, with approximately 80.3% of residents receiving their annual influenza immunizations.

    Cummings Health Care Facility undergoes regular health, fire, and safety inspections to ensure high standards of resident protection and facility safety. Regular evaluations have addressed factors such as accident prevention, food safety, infection control, posting of nurse staffing information, environmental comfort, and the protocols provided to ensure residents are informed about their health and care plans. Areas under review have included supervision to prevent accidents, proper storage and preparation of food in alignment with professional standards, and the implementation of infection control programs. Certain inspection findings identified areas where the facility needed to improve, including providing adequate supervision, ensuring residents are fully informed about their health status, and promptly communicating with residents, families, and doctors in case of significant changes in a resident’s condition.

    The facility is designed to foster a safe and comfortable environment for its residents, paying attention to details such as environmental cleanliness and the creation of a homelike atmosphere that supports both safety and daily living activities. Though the home experienced periods of increased scrutiny by regulatory agencies due to documented patterns of care, measures have been taken to address these concerns and enhance the quality of service provided.

    Payment for services at Cummings Health Care Facility is available through both Medicare, for short-term rehabilitation following a qualifying hospital stay, and Medicaid for eligible long-term residents after other resources are exhausted. The facility encourages clear communication with families regarding costs and payment options to ensure transparency and help residents make informed decisions about their care.

    Overall, Cummings Health Care Facility maintains a steady commitment to meeting the personal and medical needs of its residents. Emphasis on staffing consistency, preventive health measures, and a dedication to continuous improvement in care practices underscore the facility's objective to provide a safe and supportive environment for older adults requiring nursing care in the community.

    People often ask...

    Cummings Health Care Facility offers assisted living, board and care, and skilled nursing.

    The full address for this community is 5 Crocker Ave, Howland, ME 04448.

    No, Cummings Health Care Facility does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Maine, the DHHS Division of Licensing & Certification licenses assisted living and residential care facilities, posting statements of deficiency and plans of correction.

    License number1964
    Facility typeLevel Iv Residential Care

    Inspection Reports

    16

    Reports

    49

    Citations

    5

    Complaints

    3

    Years

    15 Oct 2025Inspection
    Identified multiple deficiencies across resident rights, medication management, and recordkeeping, including lack of accessible survey results, inadequate staff diabetes training, improper labeling and disposal of medications, incomplete PRN documentation, and missing emergency procedures in records.
    • Section 4(Y)(1)Resident Rights
    • Section 9(A)(6)(v)Diabetes management training for CRMA staff
    • Section 7.6Medications and Treatments - Improperly labeled medications
    • Section 7.7Medications and Treatments - Expired and discontinued medications
    • Section 5(N)(1)(d)Medications and Treatments - PRN documentation
    • Section 8(A)(1)(o)Administrative and Resident Records - Emergency procedures
    11 Jun 2025Complaint
    Found multiple deficiencies across dignity, advance directives, orders, medications, food service training, hospice care planning, and PBJ submissions.
    11 Jun 2025Complaint
    Identified multiple deficiencies across resident rights, advance directives, changes in resident status notifications, quality of care, physician oversight, dietary staffing, hospice coordination, and staffing reporting.
    • 42 CFR 483.10Resident Rights/Exercise of Rights
    • 42 CFR 483.10(g)Advanced Directives
    • 42 CFR 483.10(g)(14)-(15)Notification of Changes
    • 42 CFR 483.25Quality of Care
    • 42 CFR 483.30(b)Physician Visits - Review Care/Notes/Order
    • 42 CFR 483.60Qualified Dietary Staff
    • 42 CFR 483.70(n)Hospice Services
    • 42 CFR 483.70(p)Payroll Based Journal
    10 Jun 2025Renewal
    Found deficiencies in emergency preparedness subsistence planning and MOUs, and in electrical system testing, generator remote-stop labeling, and cylinder storage.
    • 42 CFR 483.73(b)(1)Emergency preparedness - subsistence needs for staff and patients
    • NFPA 99, 2012 edition, 6.3.3.2Electrical Systems - Receptacle testing (non-hospital grade)
    • NFPA 110 (2010 edition), 5.6.5.6 and 5.6.5.6.1; NFPA 99Electrical Systems - Generator remote stop labeling
    • NFPA 99, 2012 edition, 11.3.1-11.3.4, 11.6.5Gas Equipment - Cylinder and Container Storage
    04 Sept 2024Renewal
    Determined substantial compliance following an unannounced follow-up visit.
    17 Jul 2024Renewal
    Investigated and found not in substantial compliance due to poor accounting of residents' personal funds.
    • CFR 483.10(f)(10)(iii)Accounting and Records of Personal Funds
    17 Jul 2024Renewal
    Identified deficiencies across resident funds accounting, posting of survey results, assessments, care planning, staffing, food safety, infection control, and immunization practices.
    • 483.10(f)(10)(iii)Accounting and Records of Personal Funds
    • 483.10(g)(10)-(11)Right to Survey Results/Advocate Agency Info
    • 483.20(b)(2)(ii)Comprehensive Assessment After Significant Change
    • 483.20(g)Accuracy of Assessments
    • 483.25Quality of Care
    • 483.35(b)(1)-(3)RN Staffing
    • 483.35(d)(7)Nurse Aide In-Service Training
    • 483.60(i)(1)-(2)Food Safety - Procurement and Storage
    • 483.60(i)(4)Dispose of Garbage and Refuse Properly
    • 483.80(a)(1)-(2)(4)(e)(f)Infection Prevention & Control
    • 483.80(d)(1)-(2)Influenza and Pneumococcal Immunizations
    • 483.80(d)(3)COVID-19 Immunization
    • 483.95(g)In-Service Training for Nurse Aides
    16 Jul 2024Complaint
    Found no deficiencies.
    15 Jul 2024Renewal
    Found substantial compliance with emergency preparedness requirements.
    05 Mar 2024Complaint
    Found noncompliance with safety rules due to inadequate supervision and failure to use a two-person lift during a resident transfer.
    • §483.25(d)Free of accident hazards/Supervision/Devices
    12 Feb 2024Infection Control
    Found failure to report complete COVID-19 information to NHSN during the required week.
    • §483.80(g)(1)-(2)Reporting - National Health Safety Network
    05 Sept 2023Infection Control
    Investigated incomplete reporting of COVID-19 data to NHSN during a seven-day period; complete information was not submitted in the required format and frequency.
    • CFR 483.80(g)(1)(i)-(ix)(2)Reporting - National Health Safety Network
    02 Aug 2023Complaint
    Determined substantial compliance with applicable regulations after the on-site visit.
    02 Aug 2023Renewal
    Determined that the entity was in compliance with federal requirements for long-term care facilities.
    21 Jun 2023Renewal
    Found deficiencies in housekeeping and maintenance leading to dirty and damaged conditions on two units, and found a food safety issue due to a thaw date not labeled on whipped topping.
    • 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B, 483.10(i)Safe/Clean/Comfortable/Homelike Environment
    • 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B, 483.60(i)Food Procurement, Store/Prepare/Serve-Sanitary
    21 Jun 2023Renewal
    Investigated a complaint follow-up and identified deficiencies related to maintaining a safe, clean, homelike environment and sanitary food handling.
    • §483.10(i)(1)Safe, Clean, Comfortable, Homelike Environment
    • §483.10(i)(2)Housekeeping and maintenance services necessary to maintain a sanitary, orderly, and comfortable interior
    • §483.10(i)(3)Clean bed and bath linens that are in good condition
    • §483.60Food Procurement, Store/Prepare/Serve-Sanitary

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