Nursing home

Cummings Health Care Facility

5 Crocker Street, Howland, ME, 04448

Ownership type: For profit - Corporation.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 3 out of 53of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 3-star overall rating for Cummings Health Care Facility, with 29 inspection citations on record (1 higher severity). Federal records include $8,824 in the current dataset.
CMS overall
3
of 5
Health inspection
3
of 5
Staffing
2
of 5
Quality measures
2
of 5
Certified beds
34
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall3 of 5
Health inspection3 of 5
Staffing2 of 5
Quality measures2 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 3
15
Penobscot Co. avg 3.09Maine avg 2.95This facility
This facility: 3 of 5. Penobscot Co. avg: 3.09. Maine avg: 2.95.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

29
Citations on record
1
Higher severity (G–L)
1
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
72023
142024
82025
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

1 record · $8,824 total · Mar 5, 2024
  1. Mar 5, 2024$8,824

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)15.73%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)4.01%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)2.44%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Ownership

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Goslin, David5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Goslin, Melinda5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Goslin, David5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
Goslin, Melinda5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
Goslin, AddisonW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Goslin, DavidW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Goslin, MelindaW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Goslin, AddisonCORPORATE OFFICER
Goslin, DavidCORPORATE OFFICER
Goslin, MelindaCORPORATE OFFICER
Goslin, AddisonOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Penobscot County.

5 Crocker Street, Howland
Penobscot County · ME · 04448
34 certified beds45.2510, -68.6660

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Cedars Nursing Care Center
CCN 205003
Portland, ME444Not shown$0
Hibbard Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
CCN 205004
Dover Foxcroft, ME224Not shown$0
Montello Manor
CCN 205006
Lewiston, ME114Not shown$14,518
Barron Center
CCN 205011
Portland, ME444Not shown$8,278
Summer Commons
CCN 205012
Sanford, ME444Not shown$0
Aroostook Health Center
CCN 205018
Mars Hill, ME111Not shown$0

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Frequently asked questions

What is Cummings Health Care Facility's CMS rating?

Cummings Health Care Facility has a 3-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 3 for health inspections, 2 for staffing, and 2 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Cummings Health Care Facility located?

Cummings Health Care Facility is located at 5 Crocker Street, Howland, ME, 04448 in Penobscot County, and CMS lists 34 certified beds.

Does Cummings Health Care Facility have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $8,824 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for Cummings Health Care Facility over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Cummings Health Care Facility's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Cummings Health Care Facility's CMS overall rating is 3 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3.09 across 11 facilities in Penobscot County, and 2.95 across Maine. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Cummings Health Care Facility's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Cummings Health Care Facility's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
205143
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Certified beds
34
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 29 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Jun 11, 20250550DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 25, 2025
Jun 11, 20250578DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 25, 2025
Jun 11, 20250580DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 16, 2025
Jun 11, 20250684DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 25, 2025
Jun 11, 20250711DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 25, 2025
Jun 11, 20250801FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 19, 2025
Jun 11, 20250849DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 13, 2025
Jun 11, 20250851FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 25, 2025
Jul 17, 20240568BStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 26, 2024
Jul 17, 20240577BStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 1, 2024
Jul 17, 20240637DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 1, 2024
Jul 17, 20240641BStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 1, 2024
Jul 17, 20240684DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 7, 2024
Jul 17, 20240727DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 21, 2024
Jul 17, 20240730DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 2, 2024
Jul 17, 20240812EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 1, 2024
Jul 17, 20240814DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 1, 2024
Jul 17, 20240880EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 1, 2024
Jul 17, 20240883EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 21, 2024
Jul 17, 20240887DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 21, 2024
Jul 17, 20240947EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 29, 2024
Mar 5, 20240689GComplaintPast Non-ComplianceDec 12, 2023
May 11, 20230552EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 21, 2023
May 11, 20230580EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 21, 2023
May 11, 20230584DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 3, 2023
Showing the 25 most recent of 29 citations.

How to verify this data

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  • Any recent complaint investigations
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