Nursing homeActive
Cummings Health Care Facility
5 Crocker Street, Howland, ME 04448207732412134 certified beds · 31 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
4
since 2023
Deficiencies
29
● 4● 24● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
$8,824
1 fine
Last survey
2025-06-11
Standard
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 3
Staffing 2
Quality 3
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Maine Division of Licensing and Certification · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-11 | Standard | 080 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-07-17 | Standard | 3100 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-03-05 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-05-11 | Standard | 160 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Maine Division of Licensing and Certification publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-25Record 205143-20250611-F550
F578Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-25Record 205143-20250611-F578
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-16Record 205143-20250611-F580
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-25Record 205143-20250611-F684
F711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-25Record 205143-20250611-F711
F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-19Record 205143-20250611-F801
F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-13Record 205143-20250611-F849
F851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-25Record 205143-20250611-F851
F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-01Record 205143-20240717-F637
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-07Record 205143-20240717-F684
F727Have 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-21Record 205143-20240717-F727
F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-02Record 205143-20240717-F730
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-01Record 205143-20240717-F812
F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-01Record 205143-20240717-F814
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-01Record 205143-20240717-F880
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-21Record 205143-20240717-F883
F887Educate 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-21Record 205143-20240717-F887
F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-29Record 205143-20240717-F947
F568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Dignity & rights
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-26Record 205143-20240717-F568
F577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Dignity & rights
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-01Record 205143-20240717-F577
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Care planningRecords
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-01Record 205143-20240717-F641
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2023-12-12Record 205143-20240305-F689
F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-21Record 205143-20230511-F552
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-21Record 205143-20230511-F580
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-07-03Record 205143-20230511-F584
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-21Record 205143-20230511-F684
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-07-03Record 205143-20230511-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-21Record 205143-20230511-F880
F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Staffing
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-21Record 205143-20230511-F732
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-05 | Civil money penalty | $8,824 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.82
Facility
Maine
National
Maine 1.05 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.10
Facility
Maine
National
Maine 4.34 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.81
Facility
Maine
National
Maine 3.92 · National 3.42
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Maine | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 2.8% | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 2.5% | 4.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 17.8% | 20.2% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 25.8% | 24.4% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 4.0% | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 10.0% | 17.4% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goslin, David Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Goslin, Melinda Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Goslin, Addison Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Goslin, Addison Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Goslin, Addison Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Goslin, David Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Goslin, David Individual | 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Goslin, David Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Goslin, Melinda Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Goslin, Melinda Individual | 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Goslin, Melinda Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Maine.
No county cost figures on file for Penobscot.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orono Commons Orono | 24.9 mi | 2026-01-13 | 6291 |
| Katahdin Health Care LLC Millinocket | 28.0 mi | 2026-03-18 | 1190 |
| Eastside Center For Health & Rehabilitation, LLC Bangor | 30.0 mi | 2026-04-01 | 3291 |
| Stillwater Health Care Bangor | 30.0 mi | 2026-02-27 | 6201 |
| Ross Manor Bangor | 29.9 mi | 2025-04-17 | 2231 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |