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Health Inspection Summary
Cummings Health Care Facility
5 Crocker Street
Howland, ME 04448
(207) 732-4121

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Deficiency Category
Inspection Date:
7/17/24
Complaint Reporting Period:
3/1/24 - 2/28/25
Inspection Date:
5/11/23
Complaint Reporting Period:
3/1/23 - 2/29/24
Inspection Date:
2/9/22
Complaint Reporting Period:
3/1/22 - 2/28/23
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies001
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies212
Infection Control Deficiencies311
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies202
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies311
Resident Rights Deficiencies233
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies211
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies000
Environmental Deficiencies000
Administration Deficiencies000

Detailed result for inspection on 7/17/24
Date of last standard health inspection:7/17/24Read the full report (PDF)
Date(s) of complaint inspection(s) between 3/1/24 - 2/28/25
Date(s) of infection control inspection(s) between 3/1/24 - 2/28/25
No infection control inspections
Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home:14
Average number of Health Deficiencies in Maine:11.1
Average number of Health Deficiencies in the United States:9.6
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
No Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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

7/17/248/7/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

3/5/2412/12/23
3 - Actual harm
Few
Infection Control Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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.

7/17/248/21/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

7/17/248/21/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

7/17/248/1/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

7/17/248/1/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

7/17/248/1/24
1 - Potential for minimal harm
Some
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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

7/17/247/29/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

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

7/17/248/2/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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.

7/17/248/21/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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

7/17/247/26/24
1 - Potential for minimal harm
Some

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

7/17/248/1/24
1 - Potential for minimal harm
Some
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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

7/17/248/1/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

7/17/248/1/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
No Pharmacy Service Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Environmental Deficiencies
No Environmental Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Administration Deficiencies
No Administration Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.

Detailed result for inspection on 5/11/23
Date of last standard health inspection:5/11/23Read the full report (PDF)
Date(s) of complaint inspection(s) between 3/1/23 - 2/29/24
No complaint inspections
Date(s) of infection control inspection(s) between 3/1/23 - 2/29/24
No infection control inspections
Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home:7
Average number of Health Deficiencies in Maine:7.5
Average number of Health Deficiencies in the United States:9.4
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
No Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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

5/11/236/21/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Infection Control Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

5/11/236/21/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
No Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Post nurse staffing information every day.

5/11/236/21/23
1 - Potential for minimal harm
Some
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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

5/11/236/21/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

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.

5/11/237/3/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

5/11/236/21/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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

5/11/237/3/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
No Pharmacy Service Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Environmental Deficiencies
No Environmental Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Administration Deficiencies
No Administration Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.

Detailed result for inspection on 2/9/22
Date of last standard health inspection:2/9/22Read the full report (PDF)
Date(s) of complaint inspection(s) between 3/1/22 - 2/28/23
Date(s) of infection control inspection(s) between 3/1/22 - 2/28/23
No infection control inspections
Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home:11
Average number of Health Deficiencies in Maine:5.8
Average number of Health Deficiencies in the United States:8.7
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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

11/29/221/3/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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

11/29/221/3/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

12/1/2212/15/22
4 - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Few
Infection Control Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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

2/9/223/29/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

2/9/222/23/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

12/1/2212/15/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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

2/9/222/23/22
1 - Potential for minimal harm
Some
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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

11/29/221/3/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

12/1/2212/15/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

2/9/222/23/22
1 - Potential for minimal harm
Some
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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

2/9/222/23/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
No Pharmacy Service Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Environmental Deficiencies
No Environmental Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Administration Deficiencies
No Administration Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Complaints and facility-reported incidents in the past 3 years
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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

3/5/2412/12/23
3 - Actual harm
Few

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

11/29/221/3/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

11/29/221/3/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

12/1/2212/15/22
4 - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Few

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

12/1/2212/15/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

11/29/221/3/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

12/1/2212/15/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Infection control inspection deficiencies in the past 3 years
This nursing home has not had any infection control inspections in the past 3 years.
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