CUMMINGS HEALTH CARE FACILITY
5 CROCKER STREET, Howland, ME 04448
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How CUMMINGS HEALTH CARE FACILITY Compares
CUMMINGS HEALTH CARE FACILITY is a 34-bed for-profit nursing facility in Howland, Maine. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Maine average of 2.9 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 2 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.4%) is below the Maine average of 4.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 34 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Maine average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.7% — better than the Maine average of 20.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.4% — better than the Maine average of 4.2% (42% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.0% — better than the Maine average of 4.3%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Maine averages across 78 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CUMMINGS HEALTH CARE FACILITY
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CUMMINGS HEALTH CARE FACILITY with other nursing homes in Howland.
How is CUMMINGS HEALTH CARE FACILITY addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help CUMMINGS HEALTH CARE FACILITY keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 15.7% here versus 20.6% across Maine. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help CUMMINGS HEALTH CARE FACILITY keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.4% here versus 4.2% across Maine. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does CUMMINGS HEALTH CARE FACILITY maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 34 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CUMMINGS HEALTH CARE FACILITY?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at CUMMINGS HEALTH CARE FACILITY?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Howland
Howland sits in Penobscot County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.5% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Maine as a whole (20.6% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 28,055 (18.5%)
- Median age
- 42.2 years
- Median household income
- $52,128
- Median home value
- $148,300
Demographics for Penobscot County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Howland.
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