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Cummings Health Care Facility
5 Crocker Street, Howland, ME 04448
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 1
Health inspection rating: 1
Staffing rating: 4
Quality measure rating: 2
Long-term quality measure rating:
2
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: March 1, 1994
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 34
Total current residents: 34
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 5
Number of
substantiated complaints: 7
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 2
Total cost of fines: $15171
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-09 | 2023-05-23 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2023-05-09 | 2023-05-23 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2023-05-09 | 2023-05-23 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2023-05-09 | 2023-05-23 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. |
| 2023-05-09 | 2023-05-23 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
| 2022-02-07 | 2022-02-16 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2022-02-07 | 2022-02-16 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2022-02-07 | 2022-02-16 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2022-02-07 | 2022-02-16 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2020-02-09 | 2020-02-20 | D | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish staff and initial training requirements. |
| 2020-02-09 | 2020-02-20 | D | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. |
| 2020-02-09 | 2020-02-20 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2020-02-09 | 2020-02-20 | D | Services Deficiencies | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. |
| 2020-02-09 | 2020-02-20 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2020-02-09 | 2020-02-20 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-01 | 2022-12-15 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. |
| 2022-12-01 | 2022-12-15 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2022-12-01 | 2022-12-15 | J | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2022-11-29 | 2023-01-03 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| 2022-11-29 | 2023-01-03 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| 2022-11-29 | 2023-01-03 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2023-05-11 | 2023-06-21 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. |
| 2023-05-11 | 2023-06-21 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| 2023-05-11 | nan | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2023-05-11 | 2023-06-21 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2023-05-11 | 2023-06-21 | B | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Post nurse staffing information every day. |
| 2023-05-11 | nan | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2023-05-11 | 2023-06-21 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2022-02-09 | 2022-02-23 | B | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. |
| 2022-02-09 | 2022-02-23 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities |
| 2022-02-09 | 2022-02-23 | B | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. |
| 2022-02-09 | 2022-02-23 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2022-02-09 | 2022-03-29 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. |
| 2020-10-06 | 2020-11-18 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2020-10-06 | 2020-11-18 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2020-10-06 | 2020-11-18 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. |
| 2020-02-11 | 2020-09-29 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2020-02-11 | 2020-09-29 | B | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. |
| 2020-02-11 | 2020-09-29 | B | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2020-02-11 | 2020-09-29 | B | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. |
| 2020-02-11 | 2020-09-29 | B | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition |
| 2020-02-11 | 2020-09-29 | B | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| 2020-02-11 | 2020-09-29 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities |
| 2020-02-11 | 2020-09-29 | B | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted |
| 2020-02-11 | 2020-09-29 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2020-02-11 | 2020-09-29 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| 2020-02-11 | 2020-09-29 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2020-02-11 | 2020-09-29 | E | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2020-02-11 | 2020-09-29 | B | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. |
| 2020-02-11 | 2020-09-29 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2020-02-11 | 2020-09-29 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2020-02-11 | 2020-09-29 | D | Environmental Deficiencies | 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. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2021-06-21 | $650 |
| 2022-11-29 | $14,521 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Old Town which is 21.9 miles away and has a population of 7,624 (very small town).
- The average income is $45,625, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 72
- Low Temperature: 21
- Average Temperature: 46.3
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 113 days of rain, 61 days of snow and 189 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.2 inches a year
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.13 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 258.0, Moderate Days 14.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Hannaford
10.5 miles awayTradewinds Market
15.6 miles awayNone Found
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Banks
Camden National Bank
15.6 miles awayMaine Savings
15.9 miles awayPeople's United Bank
21.5 miles awayHospitals
Penobscot Valley Hospital
9.8 miles awayPharmacies
Rite Aid
11.0 miles awayNone Found
Parks
Pond Farm State Wildlife Management Area
3.8 miles awayCold Stream Beach Recreation Area
5.5 miles awayVeterans Park
15.7 miles awaySunkhaze Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
16.5 miles awaySpencer Park
21.5 miles awayNone Found
None Found
Culture
The Junction
19.7 miles awayRestaurants
95 Market and Diner
1.0 miles awayTimberhouse Restaurant
11.0 miles awayWing Wah
11.1 miles awayBissell Brothers
14.9 miles awayMilo House of Pizza
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