D

CUMMINGS HEALTH CARE FACILITY

5 CROCKER STREET, HOWLAND, ME 04448
Score: 48 / 100

Cummings Health Care Facility faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 48/100. The facility ranks in the 37th percentile among Maine nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing at Cummings Health Care Facility is near the national average, with 3.85 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 29 deficiencies at Cummings Health Care Facility. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.85 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.03 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.00 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.83 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.53 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.87 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

29
Total Deficiencies
Jun 10, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 4 Minor 🟠 25 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0801 Severity F
    Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qu
    Jun 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0851 Severity F
    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
    Jun 10, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Jun 10, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0578 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and
    Jun 10, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0580 Severity D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    Jun 10, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 3.7% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 3.2% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 18.3% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 6.3% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 37.6% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 10.3% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 38.2% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $8,824

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 48 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -0 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
34
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jun 10, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8