Katahdin Health Care LLC
Scout 100Millinocket, ME · 36 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Millinocket's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,210–$15,190/mo
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Cummings Health Care Facility
5 Crocker Street, Howland, ME 04448 · Penobscot County
3.0CMS overall rating(207) 732-4121
52
FairHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.Photos via google places.
Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 94% full (32 of 34 beds occupied on an average day).
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Howland
Cummings Health Care Facility is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Howland, ME, with 34 certified beds and an average of about 32 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 2/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.83 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.00 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. On the safety record, CMS notes 8 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $8,824 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.83 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Howland, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 34
- Avg. residents/day
- 32
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 205143
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $12,210–$15,190/mo (median $13,330) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Bangor prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.83
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 1.00
- National avg ≈ 0.75
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 8
- Federal fines
- 1 ($8,824)
- Total penalties
- 1
- Last standard survey
- 2025-06-11
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (29 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-06-11Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
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.
2025-06-11Severity F — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
2025-06-11Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
2025-06-11Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
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.
2025-06-11Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
2025-06-11Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2025-06-11Severity D — potential for harmNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
2025-06-11Severity D — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies
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.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-05 | Fine | $8,824 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
Location
5 Crocker Street, Howland, ME
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Cummings Health Care Facility
How much does Cummings Health Care Facility cost?
Cummings Health Care Facility does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Howland, ME area typically runs $12,210–$15,190 per month (median $13,330, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Cummings Health Care Facility's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Cummings Health Care Facility 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 2/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Cummings Health Care Facility?
Staff provide about 3.83 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Cummings Health Care Facility?
Cummings Health Care Facility has 29 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-06-11). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Cummings Health Care Facility have availability?
Typically 94% full (32 of 34 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Cummings Health Care Facility offer?
Cummings Health Care Facility in Howland, ME offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 34 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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