Cummings Health Care Facility
Howland, Penobscot County, Maine · CCN 205143 · For-profit (Corporation) · not part of a chain
CMS rates Cummings Health Care Facility 3 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 34 certified beds, 31 residents a day on average. 29 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 involving actual harm; 1 fine totalling $8,824.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 3 / — of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 4.09971 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.81698 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 3.81048 hours per resident per day |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-11 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0801 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-19 |
| 2025-06-11 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0851 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-25 |
| 2025-06-11 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-25 |
| 2025-06-11 | Honor 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0578 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-25 |
| 2025-06-11 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0580 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-16 |
| 2025-06-11 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-25 |
| 2025-06-11 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0711 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-25 |
| 2025-06-11 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0849 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-13 |
| 2024-07-17 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-07-17 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-07-17 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0883 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-21 |
| 2024-07-17 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0947 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-29 |
| 2024-07-17 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0637 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-07-17 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-07 |
| 2024-07-17 | 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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0727 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-21 |
| 2024-07-17 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0730 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-02 |
| 2024-07-17 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0814 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-07-17 | 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. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0887 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-21 |
| 2024-07-17 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0568 |
B No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-26 |
| 2024-07-17 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0577 |
B No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-07-17 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641 |
B No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-03-05 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Past Non-Compliance 2023-12-12 |
| 2023-05-11 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0552 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-06-21 |
| 2023-05-11 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0580 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-06-21 |
| 2023-05-11 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-06-21 |
| 2023-05-11 | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-07-03 |
| 2023-05-11 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-06-21 |
| 2023-05-11 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-07-03 |
| 2023-05-11 | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0732 |
B No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-06-21 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-05 | Fine | $8,824 |
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goslin, David Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 2013-11-01 |
| Goslin, Melinda Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 2013-11-01 |
| Goslin, David Individual | 5% or greater mortgage interest | — | 2013-11-01 |
| Goslin, Melinda Individual | 5% or greater mortgage interest | — | 2013-11-01 |
| Goslin, Addison Individual | corporate officer | — | 2016-12-27 |
| Goslin, David Individual | corporate officer | — | 2008-02-05 |
| Goslin, Melinda Individual | corporate officer | — | 2008-02-05 |
| Goslin, Addison Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2021-11-07 |
| Goslin, Addison Individual | w-2 managing employee | — | 2016-12-27 |
| Goslin, David Individual | w-2 managing employee | — | 2008-02-05 |
| Goslin, Melinda Individual | w-2 managing employee | — | 2008-02-05 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Penobscot County.