Nursing homes in Howland, ME
Compare 1 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Howland, part of the Penobscot area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Howland, Maine, and the surrounding Penobscot County area have access to one nursing home facility, which serves the 04448 ZIP code. According to CMS Care Compare data, the local facility, Cummings Health Care Facility, holds an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This current average rating reflects the performance metrics monitored by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assist families in evaluating regional long-term care options.
Rating distribution
avg 3★ · 1 homesProvider mix in Howland
1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Howland
- All homes in Howland score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- No home in Howland reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is CUMMINGS HEALTH CARE FACILITY at 3★.
- 1 of 1 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Howland
| CUMMINGS HEALTH CARE FACILITY CUMMINGS HEALTH CARE FACILITY INC. · Small · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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