CUMMINGS HEALTH CARE FACILITY

πŸ“ 5 CROCKER STREET, howland, ME 04448 πŸ“ž 2077324121 πŸ›οΈ 34 beds

Overall Rating

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1/5

Health Inspection

⭐⭐
2/5

Staffing

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1/5

Quality Measures

⭐⭐⭐
3/5

Inspection History Overview

64
Total Violations
7 years of data
$15,171
Total Fines
2 penalties
7
Inspections
Since 2014
21
Quality Metrics
Tracked measures

Health Violations by Year

2024 14 violations

Tag 0568 B Jul 17, 2024

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Tag 0577 B Jul 17, 2024

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Tag 0637 D Jul 17, 2024

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Tag 0641 B Jul 17, 2024

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Tag 0684 D Jul 17, 2024

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Tag 0727 D Jul 17, 2024

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.

Tag 0730 D Jul 17, 2024

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Tag 0812 E Jul 17, 2024

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Tag 0814 D Jul 17, 2024

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Tag 0880 E Jul 17, 2024

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Tag 0883 E Jul 17, 2024

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Tag 0887 D Jul 17, 2024

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.

Tag 0947 E Jul 17, 2024

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Tag 0689 G Mar 5, 2024

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 12, 2023

2023 7 violations

Tag 0552 E May 11, 2023

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 21, 2023
Tag 0580 E May 11, 2023

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 21, 2023
Tag 0584 D May 11, 2023

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.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 3, 2023
Tag 0684 D May 11, 2023

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 21, 2023
Tag 0732 B May 11, 2023

Post nurse staffing information every day.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 21, 2023
Tag 0812 D May 11, 2023

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 3, 2023
Tag 0880 E May 11, 2023

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 21, 2023

2022 11 violations

Tag 0626 D Dec 1, 2022

Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 15, 2022
Tag 0656 D Dec 1, 2022

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 15, 2022
Tag 0689 J Dec 1, 2022

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 15, 2022
Tag 0580 D Nov 29, 2022

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 3, 2023
Tag 0609 D Nov 29, 2022

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 3, 2023
Tag 0684 D Nov 29, 2022

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 3, 2023
Tag 0582 B Feb 9, 2022

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 23, 2022
Tag 0645 D Feb 9, 2022

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 23, 2022
Tag 0730 B Feb 9, 2022

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 23, 2022
Tag 0812 D Feb 9, 2022

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 23, 2022
Tag 0883 E Feb 9, 2022

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 29, 2022

2020 19 violations

Tag 0656 D Oct 6, 2020

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 18, 2020
Tag 0880 E Oct 6, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 18, 2020
Tag 0886 E Oct 6, 2020

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 18, 2020
Tag 0550 D Feb 11, 2020

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 29, 2020
Tag 0623 B Feb 11, 2020

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 29, 2020
Tag 0625 B Feb 11, 2020

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 29, 2020
Tag 0636 B Feb 11, 2020

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 29, 2020
Tag 0637 B Feb 11, 2020

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 29, 2020
Tag 0641 B Feb 11, 2020

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 29, 2020
Tag 0645 D Feb 11, 2020

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 29, 2020
Tag 0655 B Feb 11, 2020

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 29, 2020
Tag 0656 D Feb 11, 2020

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 29, 2020
Tag 0657 D Feb 11, 2020

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 29, 2020
Tag 0688 D Feb 11, 2020

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 29, 2020
Tag 0727 E Feb 11, 2020

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.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 29, 2020
Tag 0730 B Feb 11, 2020

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 29, 2020
Tag 0758 D Feb 11, 2020

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 29, 2020
Tag 0761 D Feb 11, 2020

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 29, 2020
Tag 0917 D Feb 11, 2020

Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 29, 2020

2019 5 violations

Tag 0623 C Apr 9, 2019

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 24, 2019
Tag 0645 D Apr 9, 2019

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 24, 2019
Tag 0690 D Apr 9, 2019

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 24, 2019
Tag 0695 D Apr 9, 2019

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 25, 2019
Tag 0761 D Apr 9, 2019

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 25, 2019

2018 4 violations

Tag 0655 E Apr 25, 2018

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

βœ“ Corrected: May 30, 2018
Tag 0656 E Apr 25, 2018

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

βœ“ Corrected: May 8, 2018
Tag 0880 E Apr 25, 2018

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: May 18, 2018
Tag 0881 E Apr 25, 2018

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

βœ“ Corrected: May 30, 2018

2017 4 violations

Tag 0253 E Mar 16, 2017

Provide housekeeping and maintenance services.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 7, 2017
Tag 0329 E Mar 16, 2017

Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 29, 2017
Tag 0371 E Mar 16, 2017

Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 31, 2017
Tag 0431 D Mar 16, 2017

Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 28, 2017

Detailed Inspection Reports

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Fines and Penalties by Year

2022 1 penalties totaling $14,521

$14,521
Fine
November 29, 2022
Average: $14,521 | Range: $14,521 - $14,521

2021 1 penalties totaling $650

$650
Fine
June 21, 2021
Average: $650 | Range: $650 - $650

Fire Safety Deficiencies

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March 5, 2024
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May 11, 2023
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December 1, 2022
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November 29, 2022
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February 9, 2022
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February 11, 2020
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Ownership Information

For profit - Corporation
Independent (Not part of a chain)
205143
205143
2077324121
Penobscot

Historical Ownership Records

August 25, 2025
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August 25, 2025
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August 25, 2025
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